Present Day Ministry of Jesus

flashcards covering Present Day Ministry of Jesus.

Four Areas of the Present Day Ministry of Jesus

High Priest (Hebrews 9:11), Advocate/Lawyer (1 John 2:1), Intercessor (Hebrews 7:25), and Shepherd (John 10:1-16).

Jesus is the sum total of all the ministry gifts

Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher

Jesus our Shepherd 1 of 4 Who needs to be led

Sheep need to be led – Matthew 9:35, 36

Jesus our Shepherd 2 of 4 Who knows Jesus

The sheep know Jesus – 1 John 2:18-20, John 10:4-5

Jesus our Shepherd 3 of 4 Who must hear, follow and obey?

The sheep must hear, follow, and obey – John 10:27

Jesus our Shepherd 4 of 4 Who will not miss heaven?

The sheep will not miss heaven – John 6:37

True or False: Today, Jesus is leading us through the under-shepherd. (1 Peter 5:1-4)

True

True or False: We don't need a priest to go to the Lord or to know Him. (Hebrews 8:11)

True

What did the natural priest do once a year, and for whom?

He offered blood in the Most Holy Place for himself and the sins of the people.

What was the purpose of the priest’s annual offering of blood?

Atonement (covered)

Where and how often did the priest offer the blood?

In the Most Holy Place, once a year.

Where does Jesus minister as the Eternal Priest?

Jesus ministers in the true tabernacle in heaven, not on the earth.

Jesus minister in the true tabernacle in _______, not on the _______.

Heaven; Earth.

What is an Intercessor?

An intercessor is one who intervenes between two parties.

What does praying in Jesus’ name mean in relation to His office as Mediator?

Prayer in Jesus’ name is taking advantage of his office as Mediator.

What does Jesus intercede for us to become?

Jesus intercedes for our comformity to His image.

Into what three identities does Jesus interced for our conformity to His image?

1) As conquerors; 2) As lovers; 3) As mature sons of God.