- What Is The Christian’s Ultimate Goal?
- Answer: To Be Like Jesus (1 John 3:2)
- Key: The Believer Is An Extension Of Jesus
- Completion: Jesus Is Head & We Are Body (Eph. 1:22-23)
- Connection: Jesus Is Vine & We Are Branches (John 15:5)
- Consummation: Jesus Is Bridegroom & We Are Bride (Rev. 19:7-8)
- The Confusion: When Jesus & Church Appear Not To Be The Same
2. The Messages Of The Four Gospel Accounts:
Each Gospel Account Presents A Unique View Of Jesus Which When Put Together Provides Us With The Complete Picture Of Who Jesus Is.
- Gospel As Message Of Good News = Evangel (Isa. 52:7)
- Matthew’s Message – Walking With Jesus As King (Matt. 2:1-2)
- Mark’s Message – Walking With Jesus As Servant (Mark 10:45)
- Luke’s Message – Walking With Jesus As Human (Luke 3:38)
- John’s Message – Walking With Jesus As God (John 1:1,14)
3. Matthew: Walking With The King As Royalty:
a. Our Royal Lineage (Matthew 1:1)
- We Are Part Of A Royal Lineage (Gal. 3:7)
- We Are Chosen, Unique & Distinct (1 Peter 2:9)
- We Are Not Average Or Common (Matt. 8:27)
b. False Kings & Our Royalty (Matt. 2:1-3)
- We Are A Threat To Demonic Princes (Matt. 8:29)
- We Are A Threat To Royal Pretenders (Matt. 2:3)
- Wise Men Are Coming To Pay Homage (Matt. 2:11)
c. The Holy Spirit & Our Royalty (Matt. 4:1)
- The Spirit Treats Us As We See Ourselves
- The Spirit’s Choice Is Our Choice (Num 13:33)
- The Spirit’s Work Is Our Belief (Prov. 23:7a)
- The Spirit Desires To Lead Us Up, Not Down! (Rom. 8:14)
- Final Question: How Do You See Yourself?
PRAYER: FATHER, TEACH US TO WALK WITH CHRIST OUR KING AS ROYALTY!
