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Jesus – a “ Christography ”

He is before all things … Col i:17. Jesus – a “ Christography ”. What is our image of Jesus?. Most accounts? From the womb to the tomb More accurately: from Eternity past to Eternity to come He is the Pre-existent Son “Before Abraham was born, I am !”

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Jesus – a “ Christography ”

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  1. He is before all things … Col i:17 Jesus – a “Christography”

  2. What is our image of Jesus?

  3. Most accounts? From the womb to the tomb • More accurately: from Eternity past to Eternity to come • He is the Pre-existent Son • “Before Abraham was born, I am!” • He is main subject of ALL Bible – OT & NT! • Thread that holds all Scripture together • John 5:39 These are the Scriptures that testify about me Story of Jesus ~ Where to Begin?

  4. Jn. 1:1,14; 17:5; in the beginning – the Word • Ps 33:6 By word of Lord heavens were made • Col. 1:17 existed before everything • Jn 8:56 Abraham saw Jesus’s day – when? • I Cor1:30 Christ Jesus … has become for us wisdom from God • Read Prov 8:22-30 replacing Wisdom with Jesus … the Pre-existent Son

  5. Jn 6:48 I am the bread of life • Jn8:12 I am the light of the world • Jn 10:7 & 9 I am the gate for the sheep. • Jn 10:11 & 14 I am the good shepherd. • Jn11:25 I am the resurrection and the life • Jn 14:6 I am the way & the truth & the life. • Jn 15:1 I am the true vine Cf. Ex 3:13-15 I AM has sent me אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶהEhyeh Asher Ehyeh Before Abraham was born, I am!

  6. Prophecies - uttered by many different voices over a period of 500 years, yet all fulfilled within life of Jesus • Luke 24:25-27, 44 – Jesus validates prophecy • Gen 3;15; Gal 4:4 • Micah 5:2; Luke 2:4-7 • Types & foreshadowings • Theophanies – appearances of God Is Jesus in the Old Testament?

  7. Prophecy Fulfilment • Where born Mic 5:2 • When to be born Dan 9:25 • Virgin birth Isa 7:14 • Called “Mighty God” Isa 9:6-7 • Called from Egypt Hos 11:1 • Children slaughtered Jer 31:15 • Died with wicked Isa 53:9 • His stripes = healing Isa 53:4 • People’s disbelief Isa 53:1 • Suffered for us Isa 53:4 • Matt 2:5-6 • Lk 2:1-2 • Matt 1:23 • Luke 1:35 • Matt 2:14-15 • Matt 2:16-18 • Luke 23:33 • 1 Peter 2:24 • Jn 12:37-38 • Matt 8:17 Examples of prophecy fulfilled

  8. What do we mean by “Types”? • Isaac:- only son, loved by father, sacrificed, went willingly, carrying own wood, received back to life again, God provided substitute • Joseph:- rejected by his brothers, left for dead but was “raised” from the pit, took a Gentile bride and then redeemed his brothers from their famine. • Jewish feasts & sacrifices Types in the Old Testament

  9. Gen 18:1-3, 10-21 – God, 3 men & Abraham • Gen 22:11-18 – Sacrifice of Isaac • Gen 32:24-30 – Jacob wrestles with …? • Cf explanation in Hos 12:3-4 • Ex 3:2-4 angel of the Lord in burning bush • Ex 19:20 Lord descends on Mt Sinai • Ex 33:20; Num 12:8; Jn 1:18 no-one seen God – how to reconcile these verses? Theophanies = God Appearing

  10. Appearances in the Old Testament of “the Angel of the Lord” = a divine being not angel • Gen 16:7-11, 13-14 Hagar & God who sees me • Jdg 2:1-4 Angel of Lord as Covenant God • Jdg 6:22 Gideon & Angel of the Lord • Jdg13:13, 18 – Manoah & wife see angel of Lord – Cf. Isa 9:6: name = “wonderful”! • Zech 12:8 Angel of Lord identified with God? The Angel of the Lord – Christophany?

  11. Correct an imbalance – “Gentle Jesus, meek & mild” • Enhance our appreciation of Who He is • Lion of tribe of Judah • King of kings & Lord of lords • Thine be the glory, risen conquering Son! • Jesus was very human. • But Jesus was divine. Very God of very God Why is this Important?

  12. Any questions? And Finally …

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