Jesus as Mediator
Jesus as Mediator2
Of the Prophetic Office of Christ.
By John Gill0DEU 18:18ISA 61:1MAT 4:23MAT 10:17MAT 11:2LUK 7:16JHN 1:17JHN 6:14HEB 1:1REV 3:14John Gill expounds on the prophetic office of Christ, emphasizing that Jesus fulfills the roles of Prophet, Priest, and King, which are essential for the salvation of His people. He highlights that Christ's prophetic role was foretold in the Scriptures and confirmed through His miracles, which demonstrated His authority and divine nature. Gill explains that Jesus, as the ultimate Prophet, not only preached the Gospel but also foretold future events, including His own death and resurrection. He underscores that Christ's teachings and actions were in perfect alignment with God's will, making Him the definitive messenger of truth. The sermon concludes by affirming that Christ continues to exercise His prophetic office through His Spirit and ministers today.
Jesus Came to Reveal to Us the Heavenly Father
By David Wilkerson0MAT 11:27JHN 5:19JHN 5:30JHN 5:36JHN 14:6JHN 14:12David Wilkerson emphasizes that Jesus came to earth not only to redeem humanity from sin but also to reveal the heavenly Father. He highlights that Jesus' life was entirely focused on doing the will of the Father, demonstrating this through His actions and teachings. Wilkerson points out that true knowledge of the Father can only come through Jesus, as He is the one who reveals the Father to us. The sermon underscores the importance of recognizing Jesus as the mediator through whom we can understand and connect with God. Ultimately, it is through Jesus that we gain insight into the nature and character of the heavenly Father.