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Explore the profound journey of seeing Jesus through the lens of faith, as depicted in various biblical teachings and prophecies. Discover His role as the Lamb of God, Great High Priest, Prophet, and Judge, all while emphasizing the importance of faith and belief. Reflect on how Jesus reigns as the eternal King and serves as an intercessor, sympathizer, and helper in our lives. Unveil the truth of salvation and redemption found in Jesus Christ through the Scriptures.
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We Wish to See Jesus (2) John 12:20-21
We Can Only See Jesus by Faith • “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (Jno. 20:29) • “…whom not having seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing… receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.” (1 Pet. 1:8-9) • See Jesus as He is and not a 21st century perversion, Rom. 10:17; Jno. 14:9
We See Jesus • In the Beginning, Gen. 1:1 • In Prophecy, Gen. 3:15; 12:3 (22:18) • As the Lamb of God, John 1:29
We See Jesus • Our Great High Priest, Heb. 3:1; 8:1 • Faithful and worthy of honor, Heb. 3:2-3 • Works and achievements, Heb. 9:24-26 (5:1-10) • Offered Himself in heaven for us • Eternal redemption, 9:11-12 • Intercessor, Heb. 7:25-28 • Sympathizer and Helper, Heb. 2:17-18 • We must hold fast our confession, Heb. 4:14-16
We See Jesus • The Prophet, Acts 3:22-23 • Spoke the Father’s word, Jno. 8:26, 28 • God’s prophet at work – Judged and blessed by His words, Jno. 12:46-50
We See Jesus • The King, Luke 1:32-33 • Jesus rejected the people’s concept of a king – they rejected Him, Jno. 6:15; 19:15 • Testifies of truth, Jno. 18:36-37 (Matt. 28: 18-20) • Reigns today, Eph. 1:20-23 (Mk. 9:1; Acts 1:8; 2:36)
We See Jesus • The Judge, Jno. 5:22-23, 27 • God calls us to repentance because He will judge us by Christ, Acts 17:30-31 • Jesus will come as Judge to reward and to punish, 2 Ths. 1:7-10 (Rom. 2:6, 11)
Do You See Jesus? Acts 8:5, 35 Look for Him with eyes of faith and you will see Him