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CHRIST THE CENTRE OF THE BIBLE. Christ`s Earthly Ministry.

Marilyn C

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CHRIST`S EARTHLY MINISTRY

The four books, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John reveal four different aspects of our Lord`s ministry and character - King, Heir, a Man, and Deity. Each writer was given by the Holy Spirit the specific emphasis, to reveal Jesus, to the Jews, the Romans, the Greeks and to the believer.

 

JESUS IS KING, HEIR, A MAN, & DEITY.


Prior to His coming to earth the Lord Jesus Christ, was King in the realms above. He was King of glory, King of heaven and King of the ages. Myriads of angelic hosts bowed before Him and did His bidding. He dwelt with the Father and the Holy Spirit in perfect Union and glorious splendor.


The Lord created all things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities and powers, He created them all and upheld them all. His splendor and Majesty were beyond words and His power and authority surpassed all.


Then we read that rebellion entered into God`s creation and brought darkness to the human mind and condition. God made a special nation, Israel to help bring light to the other nations. However even they turned from God and went into darkness. Those who were the religious leaders sought for themselves, wealth, position and power. They held control over the people and only did lip service to God.

 

Matthew : to the Jews - King

It was into this environment that the King came to set the people free and remind the people of Israel of what the Old Testament prophets said concerning their future. God had promised Israel that they would be rulers in the future kingdom of God. The rulership from the heavenlies, (the New Jerusalem), and on the earth, was to be their inheritance.

 

Mark : to the Romans - Heir

Although the heir to the world, Jesus came among the people as one who serves and not lording it over people. He came to destroy the works of the evil one.

 

Luke: to the Greeks - a Man

Here we read of Jesus` humanity, His tenderness, compassionate care and sympathetic pity towards fallen mankind.

 

John : to the believers - Deity

The personal dignity and Divine splendor of Jesus is seen here, and transcends all the numerous symbols of the Old Testament.

 

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Marilyn C
3 hours ago, SisterActs2 said:

Wow.  Thanks Marilyn.  He brings new things into our understanding every day.  Praise Him!

Hi SisterAct2,

So glad you are enjoying this study. I learnt heaps as I put it together. We will now go through the New testament a book at a time. So anything we want to highlight we can.

regards, Marilyn.

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Christine

Hello Marilyn,

I question your list under the heading, 'Christ's Earthly Ministry', regarding how the Lord Jesus Christ is portrayed in the gospels. In Matthew yes, God's purpose is that He be portrayed as Jehovah's King.  However, in Mark's gospel it is God's intent that the Lord is portrayed as, Jehovah's Servant, 'Behold My Servant' (Isa. 42:1).  Mark is Roman, yes, but there is no reason to believe that it was written with them in mind.  In Luke He is Divinely portrayed as Jehovah's Man, 'the Man whose name is the Branch' (Zech. 6:12), and though undoubtedly Greek, and addressed to His friend Theophilus, it is none the less not intended for Greek eyes only. In John the Lord Jesus Christ is Portrayed as God, 'Behold your God' (Isa. 40:9).

I would not have commented at all, but it is obvious that there are those following you, who are taking your teaching as fact.  So your 'facts' must be proven to be true, and not accepted without question (Acts 17:11).

With love in Christ Jesus

Chris

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Marilyn C

Hi Christine,

Thank you for your comments. As we progress through each book in the New Testament you may want to comment more. That`s fine. As to people taking my thoughts as fact, well this is just my blog, which means just my thoughts. They do check out God`s word which is good for all of us to do, as your scripture said, (Acts 17: 11)

We`ll get into the details more as we look at each book. Just a note on Mark, the first verse says - `...Jesus Christ, the Son of God.` That declares His heirship.

regards, Marilyn.

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existential mabel

this is all new information to me and like i say i am still going through the bible well again actually.  i find it helpful when another person adds their thoughts as that will help with a different perspective.

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Marilyn C
On ‎25‎/‎04‎/‎2018 at 7:49 PM, Christine said:

Hello Marilyn,

I question your list under the heading, 'Christ's Earthly Ministry', regarding how the Lord Jesus Christ is portrayed in the gospels. In Matthew yes, God's purpose is that He be portrayed as Jehovah's King.  However, in Mark's gospel it is God's intent that the Lord is portrayed as, Jehovah's Servant, 'Behold My Servant' (Isa. 42:1).  Mark is Roman, yes, but there is no reason to believe that it was written with them in mind.  In Luke He is Divinely portrayed as Jehovah's Man, 'the Man whose name is the Branch' (Zech. 6:12), and though undoubtedly Greek, and addressed to His friend Theophilus, it is none the less not intended for Greek eyes only. In John the Lord Jesus Christ is Portrayed as God, 'Behold your God' (Isa. 40:9).

I would not have commented at all, but it is obvious that there are those following you, who are taking your teaching as fact.  So your 'facts' must be proven to be true, and not accepted without question (Acts 17:11).

With love in Christ Jesus

Chris

Hi Chris,

Actually we are not really at variance. We agree that although the gospels in their different style appeal to certain groups yet they are for all to read.

Then we agree that -

Matthew - Christ as King.

Mark - Christ, God`s Son, His Heir who operates as a servant.

Luke - Christ, the perfect Man.

John - Christ, Deity.

We perhaps just emphasised certain aspects differently.

Look forward to your further contributions.

regards, Marilyn.

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