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But We See Jesus
Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 13, 2012 (message contributor)
Summary: The answer to the struggles on man the Bible tells us in found in one Person and His name is Jesus.
But We See Jesus
Vs.9 But we see Jesus
Colossians 2:10 We are complete in Him
Also: 2 Peter 1:3 We have been given all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him that has called us unto…
Mention: Col. 1:18 He is to be given preeminence
What He is unto us and mankind…
1. The Resting Place
Mention: Matt. 11:28 Come unto Me all ye that labor and heavy laden and I will give you rest.
See: Hebrews 4:1-3, 8-10 There remaineth there for a rest to the people of God
Three things that will oppose that rest:
a. Our Original Origin
Mention: Numbers 11:14 Why came we forth out of Egypt
Exodus 16:3 It would have been better to die in Egypt
The world we all were called out of will always be inviting!
b. Our Object of Faith
Mention: Hebrews 4:2 The word they heard was not mixed with faith
If there is no trust there is no rest!
c. Our Obstacles or Oppositions
Mention: Numbers 13:33 We are in our sight as grasshoppers…
Numbers 14:8-9 The LORD is with us…
Romans 8:31 If God be for us who can be against us
He is our resting place!
2. Our Reason of Hope
Mention: Hebrews 6:9-12 hope unto the end
In this hope there will be…
• Troubles, sickness, and even death!
See: 1 Peter 3:13-15 Be ready to give an answer despite our sufferings
Mention: John 16:33 In the world ye shall have tribulation but be of good cheer…
My Hope is not in this world but is in Him that has overcomed the world!
See: 1 Peter 1:3-9 We have a lively hope…
3. Our Redeemer
See: 1 Peter 1:10-11 The prophets prophesied of the grace that should come…
See: Hebrews 10:1-4 The law never took away the sins of anybody it just revealed them!
Mention: Hebrews 8:7 If the first would have been faultless…
See: Hebrews 10:5-10
4. Our Returning King
See: Hebrews 10:12-13 From hence forth expecting till His enemies be made His footstool.
Mention: Romans 14:11, Phil. 2:9-11
See: Rev. 5:13-14
Mention: Zechariah 14:9 And the LORD shall be King over all the earth
Close: Matt. 16:15 But whom say ye that I am?
