John 13:3, ‘Jesus, [knew] that the Father had given all things into His hands…’ These same hands into which all things have been given are the hands that would be pierced by Roman nails. Yes, part of the ‘all things’ delivered into the Son’s hands is the suffering, sorrow, death, and damnation of His people, …
Matthew 27:37, “…over His head they put the charge against Him, which read, ‘This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.” Revelation 22:3, “…the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it…” “…the throne of God and of the Lamb”…..so much could be said about that…but for now, let me confine …
Hebrews 2:9, “…we see Him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor BECAUSE OF the suffering of death…” And if the death of God the Son has been turned to the crown of His honor, what suffering will not be made to serve …
Joel 2:32, “…everyone who calls on the name of YHWH shall be saved.” Luke 23:42, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom…” Paradise opened to the thief when he called on the name of YHWH incarnate, Jesus Christ (whose name means “YHWH Saves”).
Mark 10:44-45, “…whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His live as a ransom for many.”
Matthew 28:18-19, “ALL authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations…” The universal authority of the Crucified and Risen Lord Jesus Christ is the ground of missions and to see hearts and minds joyfully submitted to His Sovereign Beauty is the goal.
Psalm 110:2, “YHWH sends forth from Zion your mighty scepter. Rule in the midst of your enemies!” Matthew 27:37, “This is Jesus [whose name means “YHWH Saves”] the King of the Jews.
Revelation 1:5, “…Jesus Christ the faithful witness the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings on earth….who loves us and freed us from our sins by His blood.” Like drops of water splashing into a puddle, kings and presidents, empires and nations rise and fall….but the True King sits enthroned for …
Zephaniah 3:14-15 “Rejoice…YHWH has taken away the judgments against you…The King of Israel, YHWH, is in your midst; you shall never again fear evil.” The Greek word in this image is the word translated “Rejoice!” in Zephaniah 3. It’s significant because this same word–as well as “king of Israel/Jews” –is used both in Zephaniah and …
John 12:26, “If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there my servant will be also.” On the cross and on the throne.
Hebrews 2:9, “…we see Him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.”
Ezekiel 20:33, “…with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm and with wrath poured out, I will be King over you.”
Psalm 45:13,”All glorious is the princess in her chamber…in many-colored robes she is led to the king.”
Psalm 110:1, “The LORD says to my Lord: ‘Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.’”
Matthew 27:26,”…having scourged Jesus…” Astonishing, the verb “scourged” and our Lord and God as the object…
Revelation 2:10, “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Only because He also died and now lives
Revelation 1:5,”To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood…”
Luke 1:32,”And the Lord God will give to Him the throne of His father David” One with David’s blood is on the throne.
Isaiah 57:15 “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit”
