What does a king do? n Jesus came into this world to be a king.

What does a king do?What does a king do?

Jesus came into this world to be a king. Jesus came into this world to be a king.


Jesus came into this world to be a king. Jesus came into this world to be a king. This was announced by Gabriel to Mary.This was announced by Gabriel to Mary.

(Lk 1:30-32)(Lk 1:30-32)


Luke 1:30-32 (NKJV)Luke 1:30-32 (NKJV) - - Then the angel Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31And behold, have found favor with God. 31And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father Davidgive Him the throne of His father David..


Jesus affirmed His role as king to Pilate.Jesus affirmed His role as king to Pilate. (Jn 18:37)(Jn 18:37)


John 18:37 (NKJV)John 18:37 (NKJV) - - Pilate therefore said Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are You a king then?” Jesus to Him, “Are You a king then?” Jesus answered, “answered, “You say You say rightlyrightly that I am a king that I am a king. . For this cause I was born, and for this cause For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, I have come into the world, that I should that I should bear witness to the truthbear witness to the truth. Everyone who is . Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” of the truth hears My voice.”


Still we have the question: “What does a Still we have the question: “What does a King do?”King do?”



The answer is found in the nature of the The answer is found in the nature of the kingdom!kingdom!



The answer is found in the nature of the The answer is found in the nature of the kingdom!kingdom!

The kingdom of Christ is a spiritual The kingdom of Christ is a spiritual kingdom that exists within the hearts of kingdom that exists within the hearts of men.men. (Lk 17:20-21) (Lk 17:20-21)


Luke 17:20-21 (NKJV)Luke 17:20-21 (NKJV) - Now when He - Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; 21 nor will they not come with observation; 21 nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, For indeed, the kingdom of God is within youthe kingdom of God is within you.”.”


Is there anything the King is doing today?Is there anything the King is doing today?

The Beginning of the King’s ReignThe Beginning of the King’s Reign

Consider Jesus’ arrival in heaven from Consider Jesus’ arrival in heaven from earth! earth! (Dan 7:13-14)(Dan 7:13-14)


Daniel 7:13-14 (NKJV)Daniel 7:13-14 (NKJV) – 13 “I was – 13 “I was watching in the night visions, And behold, watching in the night visions, And behold, OneOne like the Son of Man, Coming with the like the Son of Man, Coming with the clouds of heaven! clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient He came to the Ancient of Daysof Days, And they brought Him near before , And they brought Him near before Him. Him.


14 Then to Him 14 Then to Him was given dominion and was given dominion and glory and a kingdomglory and a kingdom, That all peoples, , That all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion His dominion isis an everlasting dominion, an everlasting dominion, Which shall not pass away, And His Which shall not pass away, And His kingdom kingdom thethe one one Which shall not be Which shall not be destroyed.destroyed.


Here we see a great scene of triumph. Jesus Here we see a great scene of triumph. Jesus is like a victorious general similar to the is like a victorious general similar to the Roman legions of old, returning home from Roman legions of old, returning home from victory with the spoils. victory with the spoils. (Psa 68:18-19; Eph 4:8-13)(Psa 68:18-19; Eph 4:8-13)


Psalm 68:18-19 (NKJV)Psalm 68:18-19 (NKJV) - You have - You have ascended on high, You have led captivity ascended on high, You have led captivity captive; You have received gifts among captive; You have received gifts among men, Even men, Even fromfrom the rebellious, the rebellious, That the That the LORD God might dwell LORD God might dwell there. there. 19 Blessed 19 Blessed bebe the Lord, the Lord, WhoWho daily loads us daily loads us with with benefits, benefits, The God of our salvation!The God of our salvation!


Ephesians 4:8-13 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:8-13 (NKJV) - Therefore He - Therefore He says: says: “When He ascended on high, He led “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.” captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.” 9 9 (Now this, (Now this, “He ascended”“He ascended”—what does it —what does it mean but that He also first descended into the mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He who lower parts of the earth? 10 He who descended is also the One who ascended far descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.) things.)


11And He Himself gave some 11And He Himself gave some to beto be apostles, apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;fullness of Christ;


Imagine the scene as Jesus approached the Imagine the scene as Jesus approached the gates of heaven! gates of heaven! (Psa 24:7-10)(Psa 24:7-10)


Psalm 24:7-10 (NKJV)Psalm 24:7-10 (NKJV) - Lift up your - Lift up your heads, O you gates! heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. 8 Who shall come in. 8 Who isis this King of glory? this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, The LORD strong and mighty, The The LORD mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your LORD mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, O you gates! Lift up, you everlasting heads, O you gates! Lift up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in.doors! And the King of glory shall come in.


1010 Who is this King of glory? The LORD Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, of hosts, He He isis the King of glory. the King of glory.


Do we realize that Jesus gave these gifts to Do we realize that Jesus gave these gifts to us so that we might work in His kingdom? us so that we might work in His kingdom? (Eph 4:16)(Eph 4:16)


Ephesians 4:6 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:6 (NKJV) - one God and - one God and Father of all, who Father of all, who isis above all, and through above all, and through all, and in you all.all, and in you all.


As we consider the gifts the king gave then As we consider the gifts the king gave then we can better understand our role in we can better understand our role in the kingdom. the kingdom.


As we consider the gifts the king gave then As we consider the gifts the king gave then we can better understand our role in we can better understand our role in the kingdom. the kingdom.

What would be the first steps in the What would be the first steps in the beginning of the king’s reign?beginning of the king’s reign?

The Role of the Apostles in the KingdomThe Role of the Apostles in the Kingdom

What is an apostle? apostolos ¤ AV - What is an apostle? apostolos ¤ AV - apostle 78, messenger 2, he that is sent 1; apostle 78, messenger 2, he that is sent 1; 81 ¤ 1) a delegate, messenger, one sent 81 ¤ 1) a delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders 1a) specifically applied to forth with orders 1a) specifically applied to the twelve apostles of Christ 1b) in a the twelve apostles of Christ 1b) in a broader sense applied to other eminent broader sense applied to other eminent Christian teachers 1b1) of Barnabas 1b2) of Christian teachers 1b1) of Barnabas 1b2) of Timothy and Silvanus Timothy and Silvanus


These apostles were to be special witnesses. These apostles were to be special witnesses. (Acts 1:21-26)(Acts 1:21-26)


Acts 1:21-26 (NKJV)Acts 1:21-26 (NKJV) - “Therefore, of these - “Therefore, of these men who have accompanied us all the time that men who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22 the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22 beginning from the baptism of John to that day beginning from the baptism of John to that day when when He was taken up from us, one of these He was taken up from us, one of these must become a witness with us of His must become a witness with us of His resurrectionresurrection.” 23 And they proposed two: .” 23 And they proposed two: Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. Justus, and Matthias.


24 And they prayed and said, “You, O Lord, 24 And they prayed and said, “You, O Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen 25 to take part these two You have chosen 25 to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.” 26 And they cast their to his own place.” 26 And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles.was numbered with the eleven apostles.


As with the King, these men were to bear As with the King, these men were to bear witness of the truth. witness of the truth. (Acts 4:18-20)(Acts 4:18-20)


Acts 4:18-20 (NKJV)Acts 4:18-20 (NKJV) - So they called them - So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and teach in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether John answered and said to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge. 20 more than to God, you judge. 20 For we For we cannot but speak the things which we have cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heardseen and heard.”.”


These were humble men who spoke God’s These were humble men who spoke God’s revealed truth as debtors to an unmerited revealed truth as debtors to an unmerited grace they had received! grace they had received! (Rom 1:15)(Rom 1:15)


Romans 1:15 (NKJV)Romans 1:15 (NKJV) - So, as much as is - So, as much as is in me, in me, I amI am ready to preach the gospel to ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.you who are in Rome also.


he apostles were given the full revelation of he apostles were given the full revelation of God to deliver to men. God to deliver to men. (Jn 16:7-13; Eph 3:3-5)(Jn 16:7-13; Eph 3:3-5)


John 16:7-13 (NKJV)John 16:7-13 (NKJV) - Nevertheless I tell you - Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to youbut if I depart, I will send Him to you. . 8And when He has come, 8And when He has come, He will convict the He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgmentjudgment: 9of sin, because they do not believe in : 9of sin, because they do not believe in Me; 10of righteousness, because I go to My Father Me; 10of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; and you see Me no more;


11 of judgment, because the ruler of this 11 of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. 12 “I still have many world is judged. 12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear things to say to you, but you cannot bear themthem now. 13 However, when He, the Spirit now. 13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, of truth, has come, He will guide you into He will guide you into all truthall truth; for He will not speak on His own ; for He will not speak on His own authority,authority, but whatever He hears He will but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. speak; and He will tell you things to come.


Ephesians 3:3-5 (NKJV)Ephesians 3:3-5 (NKJV) - how that by - how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, 4 by which, (as I have briefly written already, 4 by which, when you read, you may understand my when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), 5 which knowledge in the mystery of Christ), 5 which in other ages was not made known to the sons in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, of men, as it has now been revealed by the as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophetsSpirit to His holy apostles and prophets::


Along with this revelation God would bear Along with this revelation God would bear witness with them with signs and wonders. witness with them with signs and wonders. (Heb 2:3-4)(Heb 2:3-4)


Hebrews 2:3-4 (NKJV)Hebrews 2:3-4 (NKJV) - how shall we - how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard who heard Him,Him, 4 4 God also bearing witnessGod also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?according to His own will?


Paul pointed out the special signs that Paul pointed out the special signs that accompanied apostles. accompanied apostles. (2 Cor 12:12)(2 Cor 12:12)


2 Corinthians 12:12 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 12:12 (NKJV) - Truly the - Truly the signs of an apostlesigns of an apostle were accomplished were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs among you with all perseverance, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds.and wonders and mighty deeds.


To refuse to hear an apostle is to refuse to To refuse to hear an apostle is to refuse to hear the King! hear the King! (1 Jn 4:1, 6)(1 Jn 4:1, 6)


1 John 4:1 (NKJV)1 John 4:1 (NKJV) - Beloved, do not - Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. false prophets have gone out into the world.


1 John 4:6 (NKJV)1 John 4:6 (NKJV) - - We are of God. He We are of God. He who knows God hears uswho knows God hears us; he who is not of ; he who is not of God does not hear us. God does not hear us. By this we know the By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of errorspirit of truth and the spirit of error..


Jesus spoke in His ministry of the special Jesus spoke in His ministry of the special role of the apostles.role of the apostles.


He spoke of giving them the “keys of the He spoke of giving them the “keys of the kingdom” and of their “binding and kingdom” and of their “binding and loosing.” loosing.” (Mt 16:18-19; Mt 18:18)(Mt 16:18-19; Mt 18:18)


Matthew 16:18-19 (NKJV)Matthew 16:18-19 (NKJV) - And I also - And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you I will give you the keys of the kingdom of the keys of the kingdom of heavenheaven, and , and whatever you bind on earth whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heavenloose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”.”


Matthew 18:18 (NKJV)Matthew 18:18 (NKJV) - “Assuredly, I - “Assuredly, I say to you, say to you, whatever you bind on earth will whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heavenloose on earth will be loosed in heaven..


The “keys” were the promises of God that The “keys” were the promises of God that gave men the conditions to enter the gave men the conditions to enter the kingdom. Notice how the Pharisees did not kingdom. Notice how the Pharisees did not have these keys. have these keys. (Mt 23:13; Lk 11:52)(Mt 23:13; Lk 11:52)


Matthew 23:13 (NKJV) Matthew 23:13 (NKJV) - “But woe to - “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For For you shut up the kingdom of heavenyou shut up the kingdom of heaven against against men; for you neither go in men; for you neither go in yourselves,yourselves, nor nor do you allow those who are entering to go do you allow those who are entering to go in. in.


Luke 11:52 (NKJV)Luke 11:52 (NKJV) - “Woe to you - “Woe to you lawyers! lawyers! For you have taken away the key For you have taken away the key of knowledgeof knowledge. You did not enter in . You did not enter in yourselves, and those who were entering in yourselves, and those who were entering in you hindered.”you hindered.”


Some have suggested a unique reference to Some have suggested a unique reference to Peter who then was allowed to preach the Peter who then was allowed to preach the first gospel sermon to the Jews and then to first gospel sermon to the Jews and then to the Gentiles.the Gentiles.


““Binding and losing” are terms that refer to Binding and losing” are terms that refer to the law of God.the law of God.


““Binding and losing” are terms that refer to Binding and losing” are terms that refer to the law of God.the law of God.

He spoke of them as reigning with Him on He spoke of them as reigning with Him on twelve thrones. twelve thrones. (Lk 22:28-30)(Lk 22:28-30)


Luke 22:28-30 (NKJV)Luke 22:28-30 (NKJV) - “But you are - “But you are those who have continued with Me in My those who have continued with Me in My trials. 29 And I bestow upon you a trials. 29 And I bestow upon you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed kingdom, just as My Father bestowed oneone upon Me, 30 that you may eat and drink at upon Me, 30 that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, My table in My kingdom, and sit on thrones and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”


When did Jesus begin His reign?When did Jesus begin His reign?


When did Jesus begin His reign?When did Jesus begin His reign? How do the apostles sit on thrones? How do the apostles sit on thrones?

(Mt 23:2; 1 Cor 14:37)(Mt 23:2; 1 Cor 14:37)


Matthew 23:2 (NKJV)Matthew 23:2 (NKJV) - saying: “The - saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat.


1 Corinthians 14:37 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 14:37 (NKJV) - If anyone - If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the write to you are the commandments of the LordLord..


Remember that the King’s will in the hearts Remember that the King’s will in the hearts of men cannot take place without the proper of men cannot take place without the proper delivery of His teaching. In fact we must delivery of His teaching. In fact we must have the “whole council of God.” have the “whole council of God.” (Jn 6:44-45; Acts 20:26-27)(Jn 6:44-45; Acts 20:26-27)


John 6:44-45 (NKJV)John 6:44-45 (NKJV) - No one can come - No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day. him; and I will raise him up at the last day. 45 It is written in the prophets, 45 It is written in the prophets, ‘And they ‘And they shall all be taught by Godshall all be taught by God.’.’ Therefore Therefore everyone who has heard and learned from everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me. the Father comes to Me.


Acts 20:26-27 (NKJV)Acts 20:26-27 (NKJV) - Therefore I - Therefore I testify to you this day that I testify to you this day that I amam innocent of innocent of the blood of all the blood of all men.men. 27 27 For I have not For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of Godof God..

The Present Work of the King TodayThe Present Work of the King Today

His work in providing a perfect sacrifice is His work in providing a perfect sacrifice is finished. finished. (Jn 4:34; 5:36; 17:4; 19:30)(Jn 4:34; 5:36; 17:4; 19:30)


John 4:34 (NKJV)John 4:34 (NKJV) - Jesus said to them, - Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. Me, and to finish His work.


John 5:36 (NKJV)John 5:36 (NKJV) - But I have a greater - But I have a greater witness than John’s; for the works which witness than John’s; for the works which the Father has given Me to finish—the very the Father has given Me to finish—the very works that I do—bear witness of Me, that works that I do—bear witness of Me, that the Father has sent Me. the Father has sent Me.


John 17:4 (NKJV)John 17:4 (NKJV) - I have glorified You - I have glorified You on the earth. on the earth. I have finished the workI have finished the work which which You have given Me to do. You have given Me to do.


John 19:30 (NKJV)John 19:30 (NKJV) - So when Jesus had - So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, received the sour wine, He said, “It is “It is finished!”finished!” And bowing His head, He gave And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.up His spirit.


No one can add to this great work.No one can add to this great work.


No one can add to this great work.No one can add to this great work. There is however work for “our man in There is however work for “our man in

heaven!”heaven!”


He rules in the kingdoms of men. He rules in the kingdoms of men. (Rev 2:26-27; Psa 2:8-12)(Rev 2:26-27; Psa 2:8-12)


Revelation 2:26-27 (NKJV)Revelation 2:26-27 (NKJV) - And he who - And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the end, to him I will give power over the nations— 27 nations— 27 ‘‘HeHe shall rule them with a rod shall rule them with a rod of ironof iron; They shall be dashed to pieces like ; They shall be dashed to pieces like the potter’s vessels’the potter’s vessels’— as I also have — as I also have received from My Father; received from My Father;


Psalm 2:8-12 (NKJV) Psalm 2:8-12 (NKJV) - - Ask of Me, and I Ask of Me, and I will give will give You You The nations The nations forfor Your inheritance, Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth And the ends of the earth forfor Your possession. Your possession. 9 You shall break them with a rod of iron; You 9 You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel.’” 10 vessel.’” 10 Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth. 11 Serve Be instructed, you judges of the earth. 11 Serve the LORD with fear, And rejoice with the LORD with fear, And rejoice with tremblingtrembling. .


12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you 12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish perish inin the way, When His wrath is the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed kindled but a little. Blessed areare all those all those who put their trust in Him. who put their trust in Him.


He rules in the hearts of men. He rules in the hearts of men. (Phil 2:9-11)(Phil 2:9-11)


Philippians 2:9-11 (NKJV)Philippians 2:9-11 (NKJV) - Therefore God - Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10that the name which is above every name, 10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11and of those under the earth, 11and thatthat every every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ tongue should confess that Jesus Christ isis Lord, to the glory of God the FatherLord, to the glory of God the Father..


He provides opportunity for those who wish He provides opportunity for those who wish to know Him. to know Him. (Acts 16:9-10; Col 4:3-4)(Acts 16:9-10; Col 4:3-4)


Acts 16:9-10 (NKJV)Acts 16:9-10 (NKJV) - And a vision - And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 Now after he had seen the vision, us.” 10 Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to thempreach the gospel to them..


Colossians 4:3-4 (NKJV)Colossians 4:3-4 (NKJV) - meanwhile - meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the wordus a door for the word, to speak the mystery , to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, 4 of Christ, for which I am also in chains, 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.speak.


Do you pray for doors of opportunity?Do you pray for doors of opportunity?


Do you pray for doors of opportunity?Do you pray for doors of opportunity? He is our High Priest. He is our High Priest. (Heb 8:1)(Heb 8:1)


Hebrews 8:1 (NKJV)Hebrews 8:1 (NKJV) - Now - Now this isthis is the the main point of the things we are saying: We main point of the things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, in the heavens,


He approaches God on our behalf! He approaches God on our behalf! (1 Jn 2:1-2; 1 Tim 2:5)(1 Jn 2:1-2; 1 Tim 2:5)


1 John 2:1-2 (NKJV)1 John 2:1-2 (NKJV) - My little children, - My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteousrighteous. 2 And He Himself is the . 2 And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.only but also for the whole world.


1 Timothy 2:5 (NKJV)1 Timothy 2:5 (NKJV) - For - For there isthere is one one God and one Mediator between God and God and one Mediator between God and men, men, thethe Man Christ Jesus Man Christ Jesus,,


He wants us to approach Him. He wants us to approach Him. (Heb 4:15-16)(Heb 4:15-16)


Hebrews 4:15-16 (NKJV) Hebrews 4:15-16 (NKJV) - For we do not - For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all with our weaknesses, but was in all pointspoints tempted as tempted as we are, yetwe are, yet without sin. 16 without sin. 16 Let Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of us therefore come boldly to the throne of gracegrace, that we may obtain mercy and find , that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.grace to help in time of need.


What kind of throne does He have?What kind of throne does He have?


What kind of throne does He have?What kind of throne does He have? What does God want us to do in time of What does God want us to do in time of

need?need?



need?need? If we do not feel that we can approach God If we do not feel that we can approach God

then how can He reign in our lives?then how can He reign in our lives?



need?need? If we do not feel that we can approach God If we do not feel that we can approach God

then how can He reign in our lives?then how can He reign in our lives? Where would we be if Jesus had ascended Where would we be if Jesus had ascended

into heaven and then did nothing?into heaven and then did nothing?


What kind of throne does He have?What kind of throne does He have? What does God want us to do in time of need?What does God want us to do in time of need? If we do not feel that we can approach God If we do not feel that we can approach God

then how can He reign in our lives?then how can He reign in our lives? Where would we be if Jesus had ascended into Where would we be if Jesus had ascended into

heaven and then did nothing?heaven and then did nothing? How do we show that we serve a God who is How do we show that we serve a God who is

active in our lives? active in our lives? (Heb 4:14-16)(Heb 4:14-16)


Hebrews 4:14-16 (NKJV)Hebrews 4:14-16 (NKJV) - Seeing then - Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, of God, let us hold fast let us hold fast ourour confession confession. 15 . 15 For we do not have a High Priest who For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all but was in all pointspoints tempted as tempted as we are, yetwe are, yet without sin. without sin.


16 Let us 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the therefore come boldly to the throne of gracethrone of grace, that we may obtain mercy , that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.and find grace to help in time of need.


How is God presently working in your life? How is God presently working in your life? Do you have the courage to really let Him Do you have the courage to really let Him reign in your life?reign in your life?


““An Arab chief tells a story of a spy who was An Arab chief tells a story of a spy who was captured and then sentenced to death by a captured and then sentenced to death by a general in the Persian army. This general had the general in the Persian army. This general had the strange custom of giving condemned criminals a strange custom of giving condemned criminals a choice between the firing squad and the big, choice between the firing squad and the big, black door. As the moment for execution drew black door. As the moment for execution drew near, the spy was brought to the Persian general, near, the spy was brought to the Persian general, who asked the question, "What will it be: the who asked the question, "What will it be: the firing squad or the big, black door?"firing squad or the big, black door?"


The spy hesitated for a long time. It was a The spy hesitated for a long time. It was a difficult decision. He chose the firing squad. difficult decision. He chose the firing squad. Moments later shots rang out confirming his Moments later shots rang out confirming his execution. The general turned to his aide and execution. The general turned to his aide and said, "They always prefer the known way to said, "They always prefer the known way to the unknown. It is characteristic of people to be the unknown. It is characteristic of people to be afraid of the undefined. Yet, we gave him a afraid of the undefined. Yet, we gave him a choice." The aide said, "What lies beyond the choice." The aide said, "What lies beyond the big door?" big door?"


"Freedom," replied the general. "I've known "Freedom," replied the general. "I've known only a few brave enough to take it."”only a few brave enough to take it."”

What does a king do? n Jesus came into this world to be a king.

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