The Text of Texts on Jesus from the Lips of Our Lord Himself
Mark 10:45
This passage shows 8 great relationships / roles served by Jesus. He is –
- He is Deity – Son of Man. Daniel 7:13-14. John 1:1-4; 14-18 et al.
- He is Humanity – Son of Man. Daniel 7 again. Rom. 8:3; Heb. 2:17-18; 1 Tim. 2:5-6.
- He is Servant – not to be served but to serve. Phil. 2:5-8.
- He is the Sacrifice – John 1:29; Romans 5:6-11.
- He is the Ransom – Jesus paid it all. Sin as debt / sin as slavery. Eph. 1:7; Col. 1:20. 1 Cor. 6:18-20; Romans 6:16-18.
- He is the Substitute – for – in our place / on our behalf. 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Pet. 3:18.
- He is the Savior – Matt. 1:21-25; Luke 19:10.
- He is the Example – John 13 / 1 Pet. 2:21-22.
Jesus is NOT ONE AMONG MANY RELIGIOUS OPTIONS. HE IS THE ONE AND ONLY!
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Guidelines to Godliness
2 Timothy 2 contains some 7 great pictures of God’s servants.
- We are to be Good Stewards 2:1-2 / God is the One to Whom We Must Give Account
- We are to be Good Soldiers 2:3-5 / God is Commander in Chief and Captain of Salvation.
- We are to be Good Athletes 2:4-5 / God is Judge and Always Right
- We are to Be Good Farmers 2:6 / God is One who Blesses and Gives Increase
- We are to be Good Workmen 2:15 / God is the One Whose Approval is Sought
- We are to be Good Vessels 2:20-21 / God desires our Cleanness & Usefulness in His Service.
- We are to Be Good Servants 2:24-26 / God is Lord & Master
