Revelation 1:5-6
Who Jesus Is:
1. Faithful Witness (life and teachings)
Proverbs 14:25; 1 Timothy 6:13
John 5:36; 18:37; Revelation 2:13
2. Firstborn of the Dead (crucifixion and resurrection)
1 Corinthians 15:20; Colossians 1:18
3. Ruler of the Kings of the Earth (reigning King)
Psalms 89:27; Revelation 17:18
What Jesus Does:
1. Loves us (life and teachings)
John 13:34-35; 14:23; 15:10; Romans 5:8
1 John 3:16; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 5:2, 25
2. Released us from sins (crucifixion and resurrection)
Colossians 1:13-14
3. Made us a Kingdom and Priests (reigning King)
Colossians 1:13-14; Matthew 6:9-10; John 18:36
Exodus 19:5-6; Romans 12:1-2
Why It Matters:
1. Speak and Live the Truth in Love
2. Speak and Live the Hope of Salvation/Resurrection
3. Speak and Live as Holy Priests and Kingdom Servants
1 Peter 2:9-12