THREE OFFICES OF CHRIST

                                    

                                         OFFICE OF JESUS ​​CHRIST

    According to the Bible, the office of Jesus Christ can be divided into three parts, namely the office as Prophet, as High Priest, and as King.

A. JESUS ​​CHRIST AS A PROPHET

1. Definition of the word "Prophet"

    The word “prophet”, (Hebrew: - navi') means to give information, to preach. Also referred to as seeing ( – haro'eh from – ra'ah). For example, Samuel refers to himself as – haro'eh in 1 Samuel 9:19, and is called - HARO'EH in 1 Chronicles 9:22, 26:28, and 29:29.

    There are times when the word prophet is also called "Man of God" (Man Of God), "Messenger of God" (Messenger Of God) and "Watch Man" (Watch Man).

    In Greek, the word prophet is prophetes which consists of two words pro which means "open" or "come out" and phemi which means "to say". From that understanding, the prophet is not only a person who conveys meaning, but also has the meaning of "proclaiming" news from God, things that have happened and are now happening.

2. Prophecies about Jesus Christ as a Prophet

a) In Deuteronomy 18:18 it was prophesied that Christ would be a prophet. Read Matthew 13:57; 16:14; 21:11; John 1:21; 4:19; 6:14; 7:40; 9:17 and especially Acts 3:22; 7:37.

b) Jesus Christ as a prophet perfectly declared all the truth of God. He has revealed God's will regarding the plan of human salvation. He spoke as a man of power (Matthew 7:28, 29), and people recognized that He was a teacher who came from God (John 3:2).

3. Jesus' Work as a Prophet

    In the Old Testament a prophet accomplished his work in three ways, namely by teaching, prophesying and performing miracles. These three works were done by Jesus as a prophet, He taught (Matthew 5:1-7:29), He prophesied (Matthew 24:1-51), and He performed miracles and healed people, (Matthew 8:1-9:38). ). The meaning of His position was acknowledged and revealed by Jesus himself (Mark 6:4, Luke 4:24 and Luke 13:33).

    The difference between Jesus and the prophet. The prophet spoke in the name of God while Jesus spoke immediately because He is God Himself.

B. JESUS ​​CHRIST AS A PRIMARY

1. Definition of the word "priest"

    In the Old Testament, a priest (כהֶן – Kohen) was a person who served God in a religious relationship, but in a political sphere (1Ki 4:5; 2 Sam 8:18; 20:26). In the NT, the priest is the "hiereus" who has authority and then has the meaning of "holy man" who dedicated his life to God.

2. Prophecies about Jesus as Priest

    In Psalm 110:4 there is a prophecy that Jesus Christ will become a priest. cf. Hebrews 5:6; 6:20; 7:21. Christ was a priest, but He was not a descendant of Aaron. He is a priest "according to the order of Melchizedek," meaning that His priestly work is done in heaven, not only on earth, and that work does not change, but is eternal.

3. The Work of Jesus Christ as Priest

    In the Old Testament there are three kinds of priests, namely:

a) Offering sacrifices to Allah

b) Pray for God's people umat

c) Bless God's people.

C. JESUS ​​CHRIST AS KING

1. Prophecy that Jesus Christ is King

a) The prophet Micah, about 400-500 years before Jesus was born, had foretold about the coming of Jesus, King and Savior to the world in his book: “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, you least among the houses of Judah, from you will arise for me one who will rule Israel, whose beginning was from time immemorial, from time immemorial” (everlasting = eternity).

b) Also the psalmist clearly states that Christ is King and King of kings (Psalm 93:1; 97:1). When Jesus was about to ascend to Heaven, Jesus said, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (Matthew 28:18). In a vision John on the island of Patmos said, "And on His robe and on His thighs was written a name, namely, King of kings and Lord of lords" (Revelation 19:16).

2. Proof that Jesus Christ is King

a) At the time of His birth.

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the land of Judea during the time of King Herod, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is He, the newly born king of the Jews? (Matthew 2:1-6).

b) Matthew 27:11 “Then Jesus was brought before the governor. And the governor asked Him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus answered: "You yourself said it."

3. The Authority of Jesus Christ as King

a) Jesus has the right to the kingdom of God on earth, he has the power to give life and to overcome sin and death:1 Cor 15:45, 54 54-57; Rom 5:14,15; 8:1,2; Eph 1:7; Col 1:14; 1 John 2:2; Rev 1:13

b) Christ is King and Sovereign Lord over all: Zech 14:9; Mic 5:8; Eph 1:22; Col 2:10; 1 Cor 15:24 24-28; Rev 1:5

c) Christ is the King of Glory: Ps. 24:9,10; Mt 24:30; 25:31; Rev 5:12

d) Christ is the Holy King: 2 Pet 1:13 13-16; 1 John 3:3; Rev 15:4; 16:6

e) Christ is the Eternal King: Ps 45:7;Jer 33:17; Dan 7:14; Luke 1:33; 1 Pet 1:21; Rev 1:17; 11:15

f) Christ is the King who gives the crown of life, the crown of righteousness and the crown of glory: 2 Tim 4:8; James 1:12; 1 Pet 5:4; Rev 2:10

g) Christ is the Faithful and True King: Rev 17:14; 19:11; Jer 23:5,6; Heb 1:8; 10:23; John 14:6; Zech 8:8; 1 John 3:7

h) Christ is the King who shepherds His people, providing for their needs: Psalm 23; John 10:1 1-18; Heb 13:20,21; Rev 7:13 13-17; 19:15

i) Christ is the King who saves His people: Luke 21:27,28

j) Christ is Prince of Peace: Isa 2:2 2-4; 9:5; Mic 4:1 1-3; Zech 9:9; Matthew 21:5

k) Christ is the King who conquers all His enemies: 1 Cor 15:24

l) Christ is the King who comforts His people: Rev 7:17; 21:4

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