PROPHET + PRIEST + KING = MESSIAH

November 29, 2009

Fill in the blank! (Answers posted below)
The two stages of Jesus’ life:
1. _______________
2. _______________

The four movements in the first:
1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________
4. _______________

The four movements in the second:
1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________
4. _______________

The three roles we see in every stage of Jesus’ ministry: Prophet, Priest and King. Together, this makes him uniquely the Messiah, or Christ.

The Prophet: Represents _____ to _____.
The Priest: Represents _____ to _____.
The King: Represents _____ _______ .

Read Hebrews 1:1-4.
Where do we see references to all three roles?

Read John 1:1-14.
Discuss Jesus’ role as prophet and the importance of the incarnation (Immanuel, “God with us.”)

Closing: make plans for a Christmas party, decide when the group will break, and plans to resume in January 2010.
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Fill in the blank answers:

The two stages of Jesus’ life:
1. the HUMILIATION
2. the EXALTATION

The four movements in the first:
1. Birth
2. Ministry
3. Suffering
4. Death

The four movements in the second:
1. Resurrection
2. Ascension
3. Return
4. Reign

The three roles we see in every stage of Jesus’ ministry: Prophet, Priest and King. Together, this makes him uniquely the Messiah, or Christ.

The Prophet: Presents GOD to US.
The Priest: Presents US to GOD.
The King: Presents GOD'S DOMINION .