Introduction:
1. The meaning of the Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:2,6)
2. The mission of the Messiah
● To restore man’s glory (Psalm 8:5)
● To restore man’s honor (Psalm 8:5)
● To restore man’s responsibility (Psalm 8:6)
A. THE INCARNATION OF JESUS CHRIST HONORS MAN
1. Jesus honored man by dwelling with us (John 1:1-2, 14, 4:4-6)
2. Jesus honored man by delivering us (John 3:16-17; 4:13-14)
B. THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST VALUES MAN
1. Jesus valued man by addressing the urgency (Luke 23:43a)
2. Jesus valued man by knowing his identity (Luke 23:43b)
3. Jesus valued man by guaranteeing his destiny (Luke 23:43c)
C. THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST GIVES US THE PRIVILEGE TO WORK WITH HIM
1. Jesus entrusts His work to us (John 14:12-14; 21:15-17)
2. Jesus empowers us with the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8)
Conclusion:
