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God the Son, Where is Jesus Today? Christ, the God of Authority. Where is Jesus Today?. Acts 1:8-9 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
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God the Son, Where is Jesus Today? Christ, the God of Authority
Where is Jesus Today? Acts 1:8-98But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." 9After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.
Where is Jesus Today? Hebrews 12:2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
OT Prophecies: Psalm 110:1The LORD says to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." 1Corinthians 15:25-2625For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26The last enemy to be destroyed is death.
Jesus’ Words: Matthew 25:31"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. • Luke 1:32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,
New Testament Writers: Acts 7:56 "I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.“ Hebrews 1:3… After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. Hebrews 8:2We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven.
Church History: The Apostles’ Creed: “He Ascended into Heaven, and is Seated at the Right Hand of God, The Father Almighty”
What does this mean? Ephesians 1:20-21 20which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. Matthew 11:27"All things have been committed to me by my Father.”
What does this mean? Ephesians 1:20-21 20which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. • John 3:35 “The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his • hands.”
What does this mean? Ephesians 1:20-21 20which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. • Ephesians 1:22And God placed all things under his feet and • appointed him to be head over everything
What does this mean? Ephesians 1:20-21 20which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. • Acts 10:36… Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
What does this mean? Ephesians 1:20-21 20which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, 21far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. • Colossians 1:18And he is the head of the body, the church; • he is the beginning and the firstborn from • among the dead, so that in everything he • might have the supremacy.
What does this mean to us today? • Our Continued Grace 1 Timothy 2:5For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, Hebrews 7:25Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
What does this mean to us today? • Our Continued Grace Romans 8:33-3433Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Revelation 3:21To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne.
What does this mean to us today? • Our Confidence Before God Hebrews 4:15Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Ephesians 2:6And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ
What does this mean to us today? • Our Confidence Before God Hebrews 10:11-1211Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God. Hebrews 10:19-2219Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith,
What does this mean to us today? • Our Commission Each Day Matthew 28:18-20 18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
How Big is Your Jesus? Colossians 3:1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. • Hebrews 2:8and put everything under his feet." In putting everything under him, God left nothing that is not subject to him.
How Big is Your Jesus? Revelation 3:20-22 20Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me. 21To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne.