‘The Ministry Of Jesus Christ.’
a) Isaiah 40:3-5; Matthew 3:1-3. Was prepared for by John the Baptist.
b) Isaiah 61:1. Was to bring:-
1- Good news.
2- Comfort and healing.
3- Freedom from bondage.
c) Isaiah 6:1-2. Was to give people Joy.
d) Luke 4:16. He began Teaching by reading the Word of God to the hearers.
e) Luke 4:17. He searched the Scriptures.
f) Luke 4:18-19. He fulfilled the prophecies about Him.
g) Luke 4:20. He never dramatised His Ministry.
h) Luke 4:21. He told the people clearly what was happening.
i) Isaiah 9:2; Matthew 4:16; John 8:12. He was a Light for the people.
j) Isaiah 42:1; Matthew 12:18. Was delighted in by Father God.
k) Isaiah 42:2; Matthew 12:19. Was not noisy.
l) Isaiah 42:3; Matthew 12:20. Was gentle and brought forth Justice.
m) Matthew 12:14-16. He continued to serve in difficult situations.
n) John 1:12. As many people as received Him, to them He gave the right to become Children of God, to those who Believe in His name.
(Through this QT I am challenged by The Ministry Of Jesus Christ)
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‘The Suffering Of Jesus Christ.’
a) Isaiah 53:2. He was tortured terribly.
b) Isaiah 53:3. He was despised and rejected by people.
c) Isaiah 53:4. He took our griefs and sorrows.
d) Isaiah 53:5-6 & 8; 1 Peter 2:24. Through:-
1- His wounds our sins are forgiven.
2- His chastisement we have Peace.
3- Matthew 8:17. By His stripes we are healed.
e) Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 27:12-14. He was silent before His accusers.
f) Isaiah 53:10-12. Through His grief He will eventually see the fruit.
g) Acts 2:23. Was in the Will of God.
h) 1 Timothy 2:6. As a ransom for us all.
(This Second one gives me great gratefulness for The Suffering Of Jesus Christ)
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Chris.
Forgiveness of our sins, Peace and Healing can all be made possible for us through the Cross of Jesus Christ. The Message of the Cross is foolishness to the people who are lost in the World system, but for True Believers who are being saved it is the Message of Life.
