WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:11.660 Good evening and welcome back to our Easter Sunday evening service. 00:00:12.660 --> 00:00:21.420 I want to, having been there at the cross on Good Friday, seeing the extent of Jesus' humiliation, 00:00:22.400 --> 00:00:28.580 then this morning we thought about the resurrection, his victory over sin and death and the good news of that for us. 00:00:28.579 --> 00:00:37.719 I want us to go further still and to consider together our risen and exalted Lord Jesus 00:00:37.719 --> 00:00:42.460 and to think about how the Holy Spirit connects us to him as we continue our Holy Spirit series. 00:00:42.879 --> 00:00:50.560 So I'm going to begin a reading from Revelation chapter 5, looking at verses 6 and 11. 00:00:50.560 --> 00:00:57.799 Then I saw a lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing in the centre of the throne, 00:00:58.599 --> 00:01:01.619 encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. 00:01:02.239 --> 00:01:08.099 He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. 00:01:08.920 --> 00:01:11.039 There is who is seated on the throne. 00:01:11.179 --> 00:01:18.140 It's our lamb, Jesus, the lamb who was slain for us and for our salvation. 00:01:18.140 --> 00:01:24.920 And here is the song of those who are around the throne. 00:01:24.920 --> 00:01:39.819 In a loud voice they sang, worthy is the lamb who was slain to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and praise. 00:01:39.819 --> 00:01:42.759 So we want to join in their voice as it were. 00:01:42.759 --> 00:01:50.379 We want to give praise and glory and find strength and hope and encouragement from remembering Jesus, 00:01:51.039 --> 00:01:53.739 who is seated on the throne of heaven. 00:01:54.639 --> 00:01:57.759 And our opening hymn will help us to do that. 00:01:58.139 --> 00:01:59.759 We're going to sing together, 00:01:59.919 --> 00:02:02.659 Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery. 00:02:02.659 --> 00:02:20.379 Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery 00:02:20.379 --> 00:02:25.299 In the dawning of the King 00:02:25.299 --> 00:02:31.240 He the theme of heaven's praises 00:02:31.240 --> 00:02:35.180 Robed in frail humanity 00:02:35.180 --> 00:02:41.560 In our longing, in our darkness 00:02:41.560 --> 00:02:46.680 Now the light of life has come 00:02:46.680 --> 00:02:52.379 Look to Christ who condescended 00:02:52.379 --> 00:02:57.860 Took on flesh to ransom us 00:02:57.860 --> 00:03:11.379 Come behold the wondrous mystery 00:03:11.379 --> 00:03:16.540 He the perfect Son of man 00:03:16.539 --> 00:03:22.239 In his living, in his suffering 00:03:22.239 --> 00:03:27.099 Never trace nor stain of sin 00:03:27.099 --> 00:03:32.959 See the true and better Adam 00:03:32.959 --> 00:03:38.180 Come to save the hell-bound man 00:03:38.180 --> 00:03:43.879 Christ the great and sure fulfillment 00:03:43.879 --> 00:03:48.879 Of the law, in him we stand 00:03:48.879 --> 00:04:02.680 Come behold the wondrous mystery 00:04:02.680 --> 00:04:08.379 Christ the Lord upon the tree 00:04:08.379 --> 00:04:13.240 In the stead of ruined sinners 00:04:13.240 --> 00:04:17.939 Ames the lamb in victory 00:04:17.939 --> 00:04:23.860 See the price of our redemption 00:04:23.860 --> 00:04:28.939 See the Father's plan unfold 00:04:28.939 --> 00:04:34.800 Bringing many sons to glory 00:04:34.800 --> 00:04:40.500 Grace unmeasured love untold 00:04:40.500 --> 00:04:53.360 Come behold the wondrous mystery 00:04:53.360 --> 00:04:59.060 Slain by death, the God of life 00:04:59.060 --> 00:05:04.759 But no grave could ever restrain him 00:05:04.759 --> 00:05:09.620 Praise the Lord, he is alive 00:05:09.620 --> 00:05:15.319 What a foretaste of deliverance 00:05:15.319 --> 00:05:20.180 How unwavering our hope 00:05:20.180 --> 00:05:25.399 Christ in power resurrected 00:05:25.399 --> 00:05:31.099 As we will be when he comes 00:05:31.099 --> 00:05:46.099 Now let's come to God in prayer 00:05:46.100 --> 00:05:51.800 Lord our Father, we praise you 00:05:51.800 --> 00:05:55.460 Once again for the gift of Jesus 00:05:55.460 --> 00:05:57.980 We thank you that he is 00:05:57.980 --> 00:06:00.900 The eternal Son of God 00:06:00.900 --> 00:06:05.120 And yet in love for us 00:06:05.120 --> 00:06:07.060 And in response to our sin 00:06:07.060 --> 00:06:08.259 And our need 00:06:08.259 --> 00:06:11.879 You established before the world 00:06:11.879 --> 00:06:12.500 Was ever made 00:06:12.500 --> 00:06:13.680 That Jesus would come 00:06:13.680 --> 00:06:16.060 To become one of us 00:06:16.060 --> 00:06:18.800 To live with us 00:06:18.800 --> 00:06:22.759 To walk a path of suffering 00:06:22.759 --> 00:06:25.300 A path of humble obedience 00:06:25.300 --> 00:06:27.860 A path of loving service 00:06:27.860 --> 00:06:30.100 That would take him to the cross 00:06:30.100 --> 00:06:32.420 Where he would give himself 00:06:32.420 --> 00:06:34.519 As the ransom price 00:06:34.519 --> 00:06:36.620 So that we might be set free 00:06:36.620 --> 00:06:38.019 From slavery to sin 00:06:38.019 --> 00:06:40.299 So that we might belong to you 00:06:40.299 --> 00:06:42.079 Lord we thank you 00:06:42.079 --> 00:06:43.699 For the truth of the resurrection 00:06:43.699 --> 00:06:45.199 And we thank you 00:06:45.199 --> 00:06:47.120 For the hope of new life 00:06:47.120 --> 00:06:49.359 That we find by faith in Jesus 00:06:49.359 --> 00:06:51.339 And we thank you too 00:06:51.339 --> 00:06:54.399 That right now Jesus is ruling and reigning 00:06:54.399 --> 00:06:56.899 That he is receiving all the glory 00:06:56.899 --> 00:06:59.060 And praise of the angels 00:06:59.060 --> 00:07:00.240 And the saints in heaven 00:07:00.240 --> 00:07:01.740 And we thank you that 00:07:01.740 --> 00:07:03.519 Although churches are not able 00:07:03.519 --> 00:07:04.419 To meet together 00:07:04.420 --> 00:07:05.540 All around the world 00:07:05.540 --> 00:07:07.980 Your people are coming together 00:07:07.980 --> 00:07:10.560 To praise Jesus 00:07:10.560 --> 00:07:12.060 As Lord and Saviour 00:07:12.060 --> 00:07:13.879 Lord we do ask 00:07:13.879 --> 00:07:15.920 For us as a church 00:07:15.920 --> 00:07:18.480 That you would sustain our hope 00:07:18.480 --> 00:07:19.939 In the Lord Jesus 00:07:19.939 --> 00:07:22.420 That we would have faith 00:07:22.420 --> 00:07:25.379 Despite the fear and uncertainty 00:07:25.379 --> 00:07:27.420 That's all around us 00:07:27.420 --> 00:07:31.879 As we walk in the valley 00:07:31.879 --> 00:07:33.000 Of the shadow of death 00:07:33.000 --> 00:07:33.060 Of the shadow of death 00:07:33.060 --> 00:07:33.560 Together 00:07:33.560 --> 00:07:35.639 We thank you that Jesus 00:07:35.639 --> 00:07:37.319 Is that shepherd 00:07:37.319 --> 00:07:39.899 Who has gone there before us 00:07:39.899 --> 00:07:42.680 Who has gone beyond it for us 00:07:42.680 --> 00:07:45.079 And who now walks with us 00:07:45.079 --> 00:07:47.019 Through our pain and suffering 00:07:47.019 --> 00:07:48.860 Whatever that looks like 00:07:48.860 --> 00:07:51.639 Lord we pray in particular 00:07:51.639 --> 00:07:54.019 For any who are struggling 00:07:54.019 --> 00:07:55.399 With loneliness 00:07:55.399 --> 00:07:57.959 Those who are perhaps struggling 00:07:57.959 --> 00:08:00.359 With mental health issues 00:08:00.359 --> 00:08:03.659 We ask for those who are facing 00:08:03.659 --> 00:08:06.339 Economic uncertainty 00:08:06.339 --> 00:08:08.819 That you would give them peace 00:08:08.819 --> 00:08:10.759 And that they would come to you 00:08:10.759 --> 00:08:12.519 And that you would provide 00:08:12.519 --> 00:08:16.199 We pray for those who feel 00:08:16.199 --> 00:08:17.439 Far from family 00:08:17.439 --> 00:08:18.939 And that causes 00:08:18.939 --> 00:08:20.599 A measure of pain 00:08:20.599 --> 00:08:22.459 Lord we ask that you would 00:08:22.459 --> 00:08:23.139 Draw near 00:08:23.139 --> 00:08:25.879 Lord for many of us 00:08:25.879 --> 00:08:27.479 As we miss the 00:08:27.479 --> 00:08:28.939 The simple 00:08:28.939 --> 00:08:30.620 But wonderful privilege 00:08:30.620 --> 00:08:31.759 Of being able to gather 00:08:31.759 --> 00:08:32.879 For public worship 00:08:32.879 --> 00:08:34.600 We ask 00:08:34.600 --> 00:08:36.179 That you would sustain 00:08:36.179 --> 00:08:36.960 Our faith 00:08:36.960 --> 00:08:38.980 As we have to meet 00:08:38.980 --> 00:08:39.639 Virtually 00:08:39.639 --> 00:08:41.299 That this would be a time 00:08:41.299 --> 00:08:43.319 Of you dealing 00:08:43.319 --> 00:08:44.620 With us 00:08:44.620 --> 00:08:45.460 Helping us to 00:08:45.460 --> 00:08:47.100 Deal with our sin 00:08:47.100 --> 00:08:49.019 Helping us to 00:08:49.019 --> 00:08:50.539 Understand and appreciate 00:08:50.539 --> 00:08:51.659 More of the gospel 00:08:51.659 --> 00:08:54.000 That you would cause us 00:08:54.000 --> 00:08:54.919 To place our hope 00:08:54.919 --> 00:08:56.299 In no one and nothing else 00:08:56.299 --> 00:08:57.399 Other than 00:08:57.399 --> 00:08:58.360 In Jesus 00:08:58.360 --> 00:08:59.659 Our Lord and Saviour 00:08:59.659 --> 00:09:01.159 And faith in him 00:09:01.159 --> 00:09:02.980 And we pray that as we 00:09:02.980 --> 00:09:04.620 Read our Bibles 00:09:04.620 --> 00:09:05.720 As we 00:09:05.720 --> 00:09:06.659 Think about 00:09:06.659 --> 00:09:08.159 Where Jesus is now 00:09:08.159 --> 00:09:09.159 And what he is doing 00:09:09.159 --> 00:09:10.659 For his people 00:09:10.659 --> 00:09:12.519 That it would give us hope 00:09:12.519 --> 00:09:13.860 To have a vision 00:09:13.860 --> 00:09:15.279 Of the glory of Jesus 00:09:15.279 --> 00:09:16.959 That you would sustain us 00:09:16.959 --> 00:09:17.539 In our hope 00:09:17.539 --> 00:09:20.039 Now and in this coming week 00:09:20.039 --> 00:09:21.860 Now we pray in Jesus name 00:09:21.860 --> 00:09:22.719 Amen 00:09:22.719 --> 00:09:25.100 So what we are going to do 00:09:25.100 --> 00:09:26.079 Is we are going to read 00:09:26.079 --> 00:09:28.679 A short passage 00:09:28.679 --> 00:09:29.860 A wonderful passage 00:09:29.860 --> 00:09:31.980 From the beginning of 00:09:31.980 --> 00:09:34.319 The letter to the Hebrews 00:09:34.319 --> 00:09:36.399 So we are going to be in 00:09:36.399 --> 00:09:37.679 Hebrews chapter 1 00:09:37.679 --> 00:09:39.139 And we are going to look 00:09:39.139 --> 00:09:40.199 At the first four verses 00:09:40.199 --> 00:09:40.939 So we are continuing 00:09:40.939 --> 00:09:42.000 To think about the Holy Spirit 00:09:42.000 --> 00:09:42.859 In a believer's life 00:09:42.859 --> 00:09:43.359 And here we are thinking 00:09:43.359 --> 00:09:43.759 About how 00:09:43.759 --> 00:09:44.979 The Holy Spirit 00:09:44.979 --> 00:09:45.959 Unites us 00:09:45.959 --> 00:09:47.099 To our 00:09:47.099 --> 00:09:48.339 Exalted 00:09:48.339 --> 00:09:49.979 Christ 00:09:49.979 --> 00:09:52.339 So let's see how 00:09:52.339 --> 00:09:54.559 The letter to the Hebrews 00:09:54.559 --> 00:09:55.139 Begins 00:09:55.139 --> 00:09:57.059 In the past 00:09:57.059 --> 00:09:59.679 God spoke to our forefathers 00:09:59.679 --> 00:10:00.519 Through the prophets 00:10:00.519 --> 00:10:00.539 Through the prophets 00:10:00.539 --> 00:10:01.439 At many times 00:10:01.439 --> 00:10:02.599 And in various ways 00:10:02.599 --> 00:10:04.579 But in these last days 00:10:04.579 --> 00:10:05.759 He has spoken to us 00:10:05.759 --> 00:10:06.559 By his Son 00:10:06.559 --> 00:10:07.939 Whom he appointed 00:10:07.939 --> 00:10:09.059 Aire of all things 00:10:09.059 --> 00:10:10.319 And through whom 00:10:10.319 --> 00:10:11.359 He made the universe 00:10:11.359 --> 00:10:12.539 The Son 00:10:12.539 --> 00:10:14.159 Is the radiance 00:10:14.159 --> 00:10:15.079 Of God's glory 00:10:15.079 --> 00:10:17.179 And the exact representation 00:10:17.179 --> 00:10:18.219 Of his being 00:10:18.219 --> 00:10:20.099 Sustaining all things 00:10:20.099 --> 00:10:21.319 By his powerful word 00:10:21.319 --> 00:10:23.199 After he had provided 00:10:23.199 --> 00:10:24.679 Purification for sins 00:10:24.679 --> 00:10:25.959 He sat down 00:10:25.959 --> 00:10:26.839 At the right hand 00:10:26.840 --> 00:10:28.200 Of the majesty and high 00:10:28.200 --> 00:10:29.519 So he became 00:10:29.519 --> 00:10:30.460 As much superior 00:10:30.460 --> 00:10:31.379 To the angels 00:10:31.379 --> 00:10:32.820 As the name 00:10:32.820 --> 00:10:34.100 He has inherited 00:10:34.100 --> 00:10:35.759 Is superior 00:10:35.759 --> 00:10:37.000 To theirs 00:10:37.000 --> 00:10:40.460 You and I 00:10:40.460 --> 00:10:42.019 And we're very aware 00:10:42.019 --> 00:10:42.340 Of this 00:10:42.340 --> 00:10:43.540 We need to feel 00:10:43.540 --> 00:10:44.240 Connected 00:10:44.240 --> 00:10:44.639 Don't we 00:10:44.639 --> 00:10:47.060 We're very fortunate 00:10:47.060 --> 00:10:47.899 Living in the age 00:10:47.899 --> 00:10:48.639 Of technology 00:10:48.639 --> 00:10:49.440 That on one hand 00:10:49.440 --> 00:10:50.320 We've never been 00:10:50.320 --> 00:10:51.340 More connected 00:10:51.340 --> 00:10:52.139 You know 00:10:52.139 --> 00:10:53.019 Anywhere in the world 00:10:53.019 --> 00:10:53.680 People can 00:10:53.680 --> 00:10:55.480 Speak to one another 00:10:55.480 --> 00:10:56.480 Can 00:10:56.480 --> 00:10:58.080 Tune in 00:10:58.080 --> 00:10:59.320 To services 00:10:59.320 --> 00:10:59.920 And websites 00:10:59.920 --> 00:11:00.680 All over the world 00:11:00.680 --> 00:11:02.019 But at the same time 00:11:02.019 --> 00:11:03.720 We know that we are 00:11:03.720 --> 00:11:04.899 Very much disconnected 00:11:04.899 --> 00:11:07.539 Virtual 00:11:07.539 --> 00:11:09.899 Is replacing 00:11:09.899 --> 00:11:11.220 The real 00:11:11.220 --> 00:11:12.899 For this season 00:11:12.899 --> 00:11:14.120 For so many 00:11:14.120 --> 00:11:15.180 Of our relationships 00:11:15.180 --> 00:11:15.860 And how we 00:11:15.860 --> 00:11:17.480 Interact with one another 00:11:17.480 --> 00:11:18.220 And I wonder how 00:11:18.220 --> 00:11:18.620 You are 00:11:18.620 --> 00:11:20.139 Finding it 00:11:20.139 --> 00:11:20.960 There are obviously 00:11:20.960 --> 00:11:21.720 Some advantages 00:11:21.720 --> 00:11:22.920 But then there are 00:11:22.920 --> 00:11:24.000 Some real challenges 00:11:24.000 --> 00:11:24.500 And there's nothing 00:11:24.500 --> 00:11:25.240 Quite like 00:11:25.240 --> 00:11:26.180 Meeting someone 00:11:26.180 --> 00:11:26.940 Face to face 00:11:26.940 --> 00:11:27.279 There's nothing 00:11:27.279 --> 00:11:27.740 Quite like 00:11:27.740 --> 00:11:29.180 Personal contact 00:11:29.180 --> 00:11:29.500 Is there 00:11:29.500 --> 00:11:30.600 We need to feel 00:11:30.600 --> 00:11:31.620 Connected 00:11:31.620 --> 00:11:33.220 And then you take 00:11:33.220 --> 00:11:33.639 That truth 00:11:33.639 --> 00:11:34.639 To our journeys 00:11:34.639 --> 00:11:35.299 Of faith 00:11:35.299 --> 00:11:36.320 And discipleship 00:11:36.320 --> 00:11:38.560 We need someone 00:11:38.560 --> 00:11:40.259 To walk with us 00:11:40.259 --> 00:11:42.220 To encourage us 00:11:42.220 --> 00:11:43.039 To pick us up 00:11:43.039 --> 00:11:43.779 When we fall 00:11:43.779 --> 00:11:45.519 And one of the many 00:11:45.519 --> 00:11:46.139 Ways in which 00:11:46.139 --> 00:11:46.980 We feel the loss 00:11:46.980 --> 00:11:47.799 Of real church 00:11:47.799 --> 00:11:48.860 Versus digital church 00:11:48.860 --> 00:11:50.620 Is we don't have 00:11:50.620 --> 00:11:51.480 That sort of 00:11:51.480 --> 00:11:52.200 Immediate 00:11:52.200 --> 00:11:53.259 Face to face 00:11:53.259 --> 00:11:53.860 Contact with 00:11:53.860 --> 00:11:54.759 Brothers and sisters 00:11:54.759 --> 00:11:55.799 Who can speak 00:11:55.799 --> 00:11:56.700 The truth to us 00:11:56.700 --> 00:11:57.019 Who can 00:11:57.019 --> 00:11:59.399 Smile, shake a hand 00:11:59.399 --> 00:11:59.960 Give us a hug 00:11:59.960 --> 00:12:01.399 Just keep us going 00:12:01.399 --> 00:12:03.559 But what we do have 00:12:03.559 --> 00:12:05.720 Is we have 00:12:05.720 --> 00:12:07.480 The Emmanuel promise 00:12:07.480 --> 00:12:09.319 We have the promise 00:12:09.319 --> 00:12:10.120 Of God 00:12:10.120 --> 00:12:11.279 With us 00:12:11.279 --> 00:12:13.600 And that's what 00:12:13.600 --> 00:12:14.500 I want us to think about 00:12:14.500 --> 00:12:16.200 That the Holy Spirit 00:12:16.200 --> 00:12:18.080 Is a gift 00:12:18.080 --> 00:12:18.679 From the Father 00:12:18.679 --> 00:12:19.200 And the Son 00:12:19.200 --> 00:12:20.819 Sent to us 00:12:20.820 --> 00:12:23.000 Here to connect us 00:12:23.000 --> 00:12:23.840 To Christ 00:12:23.840 --> 00:12:24.580 And particularly 00:12:24.580 --> 00:12:25.480 To connect us 00:12:25.480 --> 00:12:27.540 To the risen Christ 00:12:27.540 --> 00:12:29.140 And to recognise 00:12:29.140 --> 00:12:29.840 That it's this 00:12:29.840 --> 00:12:31.340 Exalted Jesus 00:12:31.340 --> 00:12:33.460 Who walks 00:12:33.460 --> 00:12:34.580 With you and I 00:12:34.580 --> 00:12:36.220 On our journeys 00:12:36.220 --> 00:12:36.740 Of faith 00:12:36.740 --> 00:12:37.680 Now why is that 00:12:37.680 --> 00:12:38.440 Such good news? 00:12:39.400 --> 00:12:39.980 Well I hope 00:12:39.980 --> 00:12:41.000 As we spend a few minutes 00:12:41.000 --> 00:12:42.440 In this letter 00:12:42.440 --> 00:12:43.040 To the Hebrews 00:12:43.040 --> 00:12:43.760 It will help us 00:12:43.760 --> 00:12:44.280 To answer that 00:12:44.280 --> 00:12:44.680 Because it's going 00:12:44.680 --> 00:12:45.240 To show us 00:12:45.240 --> 00:12:46.820 Who is Jesus 00:12:46.820 --> 00:12:48.760 It's going to teach us 00:12:48.760 --> 00:12:49.879 Where is Jesus now? 00:12:50.660 --> 00:12:51.180 And it's going to 00:12:51.180 --> 00:12:51.620 Answer the question 00:12:51.620 --> 00:12:52.460 What is Jesus 00:12:52.460 --> 00:12:53.320 Doing now? 00:12:54.280 --> 00:12:55.240 And in all of this 00:12:55.240 --> 00:12:56.320 We will find hope 00:12:56.320 --> 00:12:58.200 For our faith 00:12:58.200 --> 00:13:00.660 You and I 00:13:00.660 --> 00:13:02.379 Need to remember 00:13:02.379 --> 00:13:03.700 That we have 00:13:03.700 --> 00:13:04.420 The friend 00:13:04.420 --> 00:13:06.180 In the highest places 00:13:06.180 --> 00:13:08.240 The one who 00:13:08.240 --> 00:13:09.340 Opens the door 00:13:09.340 --> 00:13:09.960 Of heaven 00:13:09.960 --> 00:13:11.100 For us 00:13:11.100 --> 00:13:12.800 And to us 00:13:12.800 --> 00:13:15.180 So let's ask 00:13:15.180 --> 00:13:15.800 Our first question 00:13:15.799 --> 00:13:17.759 Who is Jesus? 00:13:18.779 --> 00:13:19.399 When you read 00:13:19.399 --> 00:13:19.899 The New Testament 00:13:19.899 --> 00:13:20.279 Letters 00:13:20.279 --> 00:13:20.779 You discover 00:13:20.779 --> 00:13:21.799 They all have 00:13:21.799 --> 00:13:22.899 Their different ways 00:13:22.899 --> 00:13:23.839 Of beginning 00:13:23.839 --> 00:13:25.059 Their different ways 00:13:25.059 --> 00:13:25.819 Of introducing 00:13:25.819 --> 00:13:26.419 Their themes 00:13:26.419 --> 00:13:27.459 Well Hebrews 00:13:27.459 --> 00:13:29.000 Begins 00:13:29.000 --> 00:13:30.079 With a bang 00:13:30.079 --> 00:13:31.039 And really 00:13:31.039 --> 00:13:33.219 Big ideas 00:13:33.219 --> 00:13:34.359 Giving us 00:13:34.359 --> 00:13:34.919 An incredible 00:13:34.919 --> 00:13:35.539 Portrait 00:13:35.539 --> 00:13:37.359 Of Jesus 00:13:37.359 --> 00:13:38.779 In just a few 00:13:38.779 --> 00:13:39.659 Short verses 00:13:39.659 --> 00:13:42.379 So we are 00:13:42.379 --> 00:13:42.779 Introduced 00:13:42.779 --> 00:13:43.240 First of all 00:13:43.240 --> 00:13:43.759 To Jesus 00:13:43.759 --> 00:13:45.019 As the final 00:13:45.019 --> 00:13:46.439 And supreme 00:13:46.439 --> 00:13:47.100 Revelation 00:13:47.100 --> 00:13:48.460 From God 00:13:48.460 --> 00:13:49.419 God spoke 00:13:49.419 --> 00:13:50.399 To our forefathers 00:13:50.399 --> 00:13:52.039 In different ways 00:13:52.039 --> 00:13:54.139 And so God 00:13:54.139 --> 00:13:54.639 Spoke 00:13:54.639 --> 00:13:55.860 To the prophets 00:13:55.860 --> 00:13:56.720 And to those 00:13:56.720 --> 00:13:57.120 Who wrote 00:13:57.120 --> 00:13:57.799 The Old Testament 00:13:57.799 --> 00:13:58.779 That was revelation 00:13:58.779 --> 00:13:59.319 Then 00:13:59.319 --> 00:14:00.379 But now 00:14:00.379 --> 00:14:01.360 The climax 00:14:01.360 --> 00:14:02.139 Of revelation 00:14:02.139 --> 00:14:02.919 Is God sending 00:14:02.919 --> 00:14:03.600 His own son 00:14:03.600 --> 00:14:04.000 Jesus 00:14:04.000 --> 00:14:05.939 So when Jesus 00:14:05.939 --> 00:14:06.419 Comes 00:14:06.419 --> 00:14:07.519 And he doesn't 00:14:07.519 --> 00:14:08.039 Speak like 00:14:08.039 --> 00:14:08.740 The other prophets 00:14:08.740 --> 00:14:09.340 Saying thus 00:14:09.340 --> 00:14:10.220 Says the Lord 00:14:10.220 --> 00:14:12.180 He's saying 00:14:12.180 --> 00:14:13.000 Truly truly 00:14:13.000 --> 00:14:14.340 I say to you 00:14:14.340 --> 00:14:16.040 Jesus speaks 00:14:16.040 --> 00:14:16.460 To us 00:14:16.460 --> 00:14:17.420 As the word 00:14:17.420 --> 00:14:18.040 Of God 00:14:18.040 --> 00:14:20.100 As the revelation 00:14:20.100 --> 00:14:20.680 Of God 00:14:20.680 --> 00:14:21.720 The greatest 00:14:21.720 --> 00:14:22.379 The supreme 00:14:22.379 --> 00:14:24.139 The final revelation 00:14:24.139 --> 00:14:25.360 That we need 00:14:25.360 --> 00:14:27.540 And then in verse 2 00:14:27.540 --> 00:14:28.259 We're also told 00:14:28.259 --> 00:14:29.100 That Jesus has been 00:14:29.100 --> 00:14:29.840 Appointed heir 00:14:29.840 --> 00:14:30.639 Of all things 00:14:30.639 --> 00:14:32.840 What are they all 00:14:32.840 --> 00:14:34.080 That the author 00:14:34.080 --> 00:14:34.720 Is talking about 00:14:34.720 --> 00:14:35.480 He's talking about 00:14:35.480 --> 00:14:36.160 Things in heaven 00:14:36.160 --> 00:14:38.019 Things on the earth 00:14:38.019 --> 00:14:39.379 And things under the earth 00:14:39.379 --> 00:14:40.299 So we can say 00:14:40.299 --> 00:14:41.819 All means all 00:14:41.819 --> 00:14:43.720 And the wonderful thing 00:14:43.720 --> 00:14:44.240 For us is 00:14:44.240 --> 00:14:45.139 To remember 00:14:45.139 --> 00:14:47.000 Jesus is our head 00:14:47.000 --> 00:14:48.740 Adam had been our head 00:14:48.740 --> 00:14:49.279 But by faith 00:14:49.279 --> 00:14:50.259 Jesus becomes our head 00:14:50.259 --> 00:14:51.319 And what Jesus 00:14:51.319 --> 00:14:51.879 Comes to do 00:14:51.879 --> 00:14:53.139 As the second Adam 00:14:53.139 --> 00:14:54.699 Is he recovers 00:14:54.699 --> 00:14:56.379 And restores 00:14:56.379 --> 00:14:57.699 All that Adam 00:14:57.699 --> 00:14:58.840 Lost for us 00:14:58.840 --> 00:14:59.960 Jesus becomes 00:14:59.960 --> 00:15:00.699 One of us 00:15:00.699 --> 00:15:02.059 To secure for us 00:15:02.059 --> 00:15:03.899 Every spiritual 00:15:03.899 --> 00:15:05.059 Blessing 00:15:05.059 --> 00:15:06.240 And ultimately 00:15:06.240 --> 00:15:07.120 To know that 00:15:07.120 --> 00:15:07.759 We will enjoy 00:15:07.759 --> 00:15:09.100 Life forever 00:15:09.100 --> 00:15:10.000 With God 00:15:10.000 --> 00:15:10.840 Just as we enjoy 00:15:10.840 --> 00:15:11.460 It now 00:15:11.460 --> 00:15:12.939 Life with him 00:15:12.939 --> 00:15:15.360 Now we also see 00:15:15.360 --> 00:15:16.299 That Jesus 00:15:16.299 --> 00:15:17.379 Is the maker 00:15:17.379 --> 00:15:19.500 Of the universe 00:15:19.500 --> 00:15:21.500 Notice it's 00:15:21.500 --> 00:15:22.580 Through whom 00:15:22.580 --> 00:15:25.179 God through Jesus 00:15:25.179 --> 00:15:26.759 Made the universe 00:15:26.759 --> 00:15:27.799 So he's distinct 00:15:27.799 --> 00:15:28.279 From the father 00:15:28.279 --> 00:15:28.779 Through whom 00:15:28.779 --> 00:15:30.120 But he's not less 00:15:30.120 --> 00:15:30.819 Than the father 00:15:30.819 --> 00:15:32.039 And what we discover 00:15:32.039 --> 00:15:32.960 Is Jesus 00:15:32.960 --> 00:15:34.439 As God's powerful word 00:15:34.439 --> 00:15:35.080 Is also 00:15:35.080 --> 00:15:36.439 God's agent 00:15:36.440 --> 00:15:37.840 Of creation 00:15:37.840 --> 00:15:39.560 So all that we 00:15:39.560 --> 00:15:40.420 See 00:15:40.420 --> 00:15:41.740 Is created 00:15:41.740 --> 00:15:42.880 By Jesus 00:15:42.880 --> 00:15:44.040 And we're not 00:15:44.040 --> 00:15:44.660 Finished there 00:15:44.660 --> 00:15:45.960 Verse 3 00:15:45.960 --> 00:15:46.700 We're told 00:15:46.700 --> 00:15:47.360 The sun 00:15:47.360 --> 00:15:49.120 Is the radiance 00:15:49.120 --> 00:15:51.180 Of God's glory 00:15:51.180 --> 00:15:52.420 So this week 00:15:52.420 --> 00:15:53.160 We have been 00:15:53.160 --> 00:15:54.180 Enjoying 00:15:54.180 --> 00:15:55.740 Some wonderful weather 00:15:55.740 --> 00:15:57.060 So let's think 00:15:57.060 --> 00:15:57.980 About the sunshine 00:15:57.980 --> 00:15:59.520 And sunbeams 00:15:59.519 --> 00:16:00.379 So we know 00:16:00.379 --> 00:16:01.419 And we're told 00:16:01.419 --> 00:16:02.259 From an early age 00:16:02.259 --> 00:16:02.779 That you cannot 00:16:02.779 --> 00:16:03.879 Look directly 00:16:03.879 --> 00:16:05.259 At the sun 00:16:05.259 --> 00:16:06.139 It's too bright 00:16:06.139 --> 00:16:06.919 It would damage 00:16:06.919 --> 00:16:07.960 Our retinas 00:16:07.960 --> 00:16:08.860 But we have 00:16:08.860 --> 00:16:09.699 I'm sure 00:16:09.699 --> 00:16:10.980 Whatever possible 00:16:10.980 --> 00:16:12.179 Been seeing 00:16:12.179 --> 00:16:13.139 And enjoying 00:16:13.139 --> 00:16:13.860 Its light 00:16:13.860 --> 00:16:14.600 And its heat 00:16:14.600 --> 00:16:15.120 It does 00:16:15.120 --> 00:16:15.720 Us good 00:16:15.720 --> 00:16:16.360 Doesn't it 00:16:16.360 --> 00:16:17.960 Well here 00:16:17.960 --> 00:16:19.120 And in the bible 00:16:19.120 --> 00:16:19.519 We're told 00:16:19.519 --> 00:16:20.740 That the majesty 00:16:20.740 --> 00:16:22.580 The glory 00:16:22.580 --> 00:16:23.700 The dazzling glory 00:16:23.700 --> 00:16:24.460 Of God the father 00:16:24.460 --> 00:16:25.279 Is impossible 00:16:25.279 --> 00:16:26.440 For us to look on 00:16:26.440 --> 00:16:27.440 We can maybe 00:16:27.440 --> 00:16:27.960 Think of 00:16:27.960 --> 00:16:28.960 God's words 00:16:28.960 --> 00:16:29.500 To Moses 00:16:29.500 --> 00:16:30.120 Where he said 00:16:30.120 --> 00:16:30.539 To Moses 00:16:30.539 --> 00:16:31.419 You cannot see 00:16:31.419 --> 00:16:32.080 My face 00:16:32.080 --> 00:16:33.639 And live 00:16:33.639 --> 00:16:35.840 Seeing the majesty 00:16:35.840 --> 00:16:36.399 Of God 00:16:36.399 --> 00:16:37.500 Is impossible 00:16:37.500 --> 00:16:38.800 Until 00:16:38.800 --> 00:16:40.600 It shines 00:16:40.600 --> 00:16:41.220 In Christ 00:16:41.220 --> 00:16:42.659 So John Calvin 00:16:42.659 --> 00:16:42.899 Said 00:16:42.899 --> 00:16:44.699 So now we can see 00:16:44.699 --> 00:16:46.759 The glorious beauty 00:16:46.759 --> 00:16:47.860 Of God 00:16:47.860 --> 00:16:48.980 In Jesus 00:16:48.980 --> 00:16:50.019 Jesus who is 00:16:50.019 --> 00:16:51.519 The light of the world 00:16:51.519 --> 00:16:53.220 So that God is truly seen 00:16:53.220 --> 00:16:54.459 And known in him 00:16:54.459 --> 00:16:55.620 And that idea 00:16:55.620 --> 00:16:56.919 Continues in verse 3 00:16:56.919 --> 00:16:58.620 Jesus is the exact 00:16:58.620 --> 00:16:59.779 Representation 00:16:59.779 --> 00:17:00.600 Of God's being 00:17:00.600 --> 00:17:01.659 Jesus is the stamp 00:17:01.659 --> 00:17:02.779 Jesus is a true 00:17:02.779 --> 00:17:04.339 Image of God 00:17:04.339 --> 00:17:06.460 To see Christ 00:17:06.460 --> 00:17:07.500 Is to see 00:17:07.500 --> 00:17:08.180 The father's 00:17:08.180 --> 00:17:09.579 True character 00:17:09.579 --> 00:17:11.259 So when we read 00:17:11.259 --> 00:17:12.079 The gospels 00:17:12.079 --> 00:17:14.059 And we see 00:17:14.059 --> 00:17:15.799 Jesus in his love 00:17:15.799 --> 00:17:17.039 In his love 00:17:17.039 --> 00:17:17.839 In his patience 00:17:17.839 --> 00:17:18.619 For the disciples 00:17:18.619 --> 00:17:19.759 In his love 00:17:19.759 --> 00:17:20.699 For those who are 00:17:20.699 --> 00:17:21.639 Broken and hurting 00:17:21.639 --> 00:17:22.199 In his love 00:17:22.199 --> 00:17:23.240 For a sinful world 00:17:23.240 --> 00:17:24.279 When we hear 00:17:24.279 --> 00:17:25.059 His wisdom 00:17:25.059 --> 00:17:26.500 When we see 00:17:26.500 --> 00:17:27.240 His mercy 00:17:27.240 --> 00:17:27.799 And grace 00:17:27.799 --> 00:17:29.079 Extending a touch 00:17:29.079 --> 00:17:30.439 To the leper 00:17:30.439 --> 00:17:32.220 Welcoming 00:17:32.220 --> 00:17:33.379 Those who are 00:17:33.379 --> 00:17:34.679 Rejected by others 00:17:34.679 --> 00:17:35.759 When we see 00:17:35.759 --> 00:17:36.599 His power 00:17:36.599 --> 00:17:37.539 Over 00:17:37.539 --> 00:17:38.740 Sickness 00:17:38.740 --> 00:17:39.740 And 00:17:39.740 --> 00:17:41.000 Over 00:17:41.000 --> 00:17:42.160 Storms 00:17:42.160 --> 00:17:42.599 And over 00:17:42.599 --> 00:17:42.960 Death 00:17:42.960 --> 00:17:43.500 Itself 00:17:43.500 --> 00:17:45.279 When we see 00:17:45.279 --> 00:17:46.480 His holy 00:17:46.480 --> 00:17:47.220 Hatred 00:17:47.220 --> 00:17:48.579 Of sin 00:17:48.579 --> 00:17:50.900 When we see 00:17:50.900 --> 00:17:51.680 Him acting 00:17:51.680 --> 00:17:53.059 To save us 00:17:53.059 --> 00:17:56.359 We are truly 00:17:56.359 --> 00:17:57.480 Seeing 00:17:57.480 --> 00:17:58.980 The character 00:17:58.980 --> 00:17:59.720 And the saving 00:17:59.720 --> 00:18:00.539 Work of God 00:18:00.539 --> 00:18:01.720 Jesus said 00:18:01.720 --> 00:18:02.960 I do what the 00:18:02.960 --> 00:18:03.259 Father 00:18:03.259 --> 00:18:04.779 Shows me to do 00:18:04.779 --> 00:18:05.319 I say 00:18:05.319 --> 00:18:06.039 What the 00:18:06.039 --> 00:18:06.359 Father 00:18:06.359 --> 00:18:07.319 Says 00:18:07.319 --> 00:18:09.759 We are still 00:18:09.759 --> 00:18:10.139 Going 00:18:10.139 --> 00:18:11.079 Jesus 00:18:11.079 --> 00:18:11.639 We are also 00:18:11.639 --> 00:18:11.960 Told 00:18:11.960 --> 00:18:13.339 Is sustaining 00:18:13.339 --> 00:18:14.159 All things 00:18:14.159 --> 00:18:14.659 By his 00:18:14.659 --> 00:18:15.679 Powerful word 00:18:15.679 --> 00:18:16.519 Just imagine 00:18:16.519 --> 00:18:17.159 That for a moment 00:18:17.159 --> 00:18:19.099 The powerful word 00:18:19.099 --> 00:18:19.619 Of Jesus 00:18:19.619 --> 00:18:20.299 Sustains 00:18:20.299 --> 00:18:21.019 Everything 00:18:21.019 --> 00:18:21.639 In the known 00:18:21.639 --> 00:18:22.039 Universe 00:18:22.039 --> 00:18:22.720 And in the 00:18:22.720 --> 00:18:23.639 Unknown universe 00:18:23.639 --> 00:18:25.079 So that if 00:18:25.079 --> 00:18:25.740 Jesus took 00:18:25.740 --> 00:18:26.119 His eyes 00:18:26.119 --> 00:18:26.700 Off the ball 00:18:26.700 --> 00:18:27.339 For even a 00:18:27.339 --> 00:18:27.779 Second 00:18:27.779 --> 00:18:29.159 Our universe 00:18:29.159 --> 00:18:29.939 Would collapse 00:18:29.939 --> 00:18:31.019 Now there is 00:18:31.019 --> 00:18:31.579 A wonderful 00:18:31.579 --> 00:18:32.439 Picture of the 00:18:32.439 --> 00:18:33.399 Power of Jesus 00:18:33.399 --> 00:18:34.119 Right there 00:18:34.119 --> 00:18:35.239 Sustaining 00:18:35.239 --> 00:18:36.199 The whole 00:18:36.199 --> 00:18:36.819 Universe 00:18:36.819 --> 00:18:38.399 With a word 00:18:38.399 --> 00:18:40.439 And then we're 00:18:40.439 --> 00:18:41.099 Told what Jesus 00:18:41.099 --> 00:18:41.679 Has done 00:18:41.679 --> 00:18:43.279 Verse 3 still 00:18:43.279 --> 00:18:44.699 He provided 00:18:44.699 --> 00:18:46.379 Purification 00:18:46.379 --> 00:18:47.739 For sins 00:18:47.739 --> 00:18:50.219 He has 00:18:50.219 --> 00:18:51.179 On the cross 00:18:51.179 --> 00:18:51.959 Removed 00:18:51.959 --> 00:18:52.500 Sin 00:18:52.500 --> 00:18:53.679 He has 00:18:53.679 --> 00:18:54.299 Washed 00:18:54.299 --> 00:18:55.399 His people 00:18:55.399 --> 00:18:55.959 Clean 00:18:55.959 --> 00:18:57.079 From sin 00:18:57.079 --> 00:18:57.879 In his 00:18:57.879 --> 00:18:58.539 Perfect 00:18:58.539 --> 00:18:59.879 Sacrifice 00:18:59.879 --> 00:19:01.099 On the cross 00:19:01.099 --> 00:19:02.859 What we 00:19:02.859 --> 00:19:03.819 Are unable 00:19:03.819 --> 00:19:04.439 To do 00:19:04.439 --> 00:19:05.119 By ourselves 00:19:05.119 --> 00:19:05.679 To be 00:19:05.679 --> 00:19:07.599 Righteous 00:19:07.599 --> 00:19:07.939 To be 00:19:07.939 --> 00:19:08.299 In a 00:19:08.299 --> 00:19:08.859 Place 00:19:08.859 --> 00:19:09.179 Where we 00:19:09.179 --> 00:19:09.439 Can be 00:19:09.439 --> 00:19:10.119 Accepted 00:19:10.119 --> 00:19:10.599 And welcomed 00:19:10.599 --> 00:19:11.119 By God 00:19:11.119 --> 00:19:12.240 Jesus 00:19:12.240 --> 00:19:12.859 Provides 00:19:12.859 --> 00:19:13.579 By grace 00:19:13.579 --> 00:19:14.319 And mercy 00:19:14.319 --> 00:19:16.579 In shedding 00:19:16.579 --> 00:19:17.019 His own 00:19:17.019 --> 00:19:17.379 Blood 00:19:17.379 --> 00:19:18.799 For us 00:19:18.799 --> 00:19:20.019 So we 00:19:20.019 --> 00:19:20.339 Have this 00:19:20.339 --> 00:19:21.019 Amazing 00:19:21.019 --> 00:19:21.759 Portrait 00:19:21.759 --> 00:19:22.200 Here 00:19:22.200 --> 00:19:23.839 And our 00:19:23.839 --> 00:19:24.200 Point 00:19:24.200 --> 00:19:25.000 Is that 00:19:25.000 --> 00:19:26.200 By faith 00:19:26.200 --> 00:19:27.859 The Holy 00:19:27.859 --> 00:19:28.539 Spirit 00:19:28.539 --> 00:19:29.740 Unites us 00:19:29.740 --> 00:19:30.539 To this 00:19:30.539 --> 00:19:31.500 Jesus 00:19:31.500 --> 00:19:32.519 It's so 00:19:32.519 --> 00:19:32.960 Important 00:19:32.960 --> 00:19:33.480 To have 00:19:33.480 --> 00:19:34.039 A clear 00:19:34.039 --> 00:19:34.599 Idea 00:19:34.599 --> 00:19:35.019 Of the 00:19:35.019 --> 00:19:36.000 Identity 00:19:36.000 --> 00:19:36.599 Of Jesus 00:19:36.599 --> 00:19:38.299 To understand 00:19:38.299 --> 00:19:39.380 His person 00:19:39.380 --> 00:19:40.019 And his 00:19:40.019 --> 00:19:40.559 Work 00:19:40.559 --> 00:19:41.319 For the 00:19:41.319 --> 00:19:41.660 Sake of 00:19:41.660 --> 00:19:42.079 Our faith 00:19:42.079 --> 00:19:42.880 This 00:19:42.880 --> 00:19:43.619 This 00:19:43.619 --> 00:19:44.140 Jesus 00:19:44.140 --> 00:19:45.079 Is the 00:19:45.079 --> 00:19:45.279 Lord 00:19:45.279 --> 00:19:45.539 Who is 00:19:45.539 --> 00:19:45.940 With you 00:19:45.940 --> 00:19:46.359 And for 00:19:46.359 --> 00:19:46.660 You 00:19:46.660 --> 00:19:47.920 This is 00:19:47.920 --> 00:19:48.559 Your friend 00:19:48.559 --> 00:19:49.519 On the 00:19:49.519 --> 00:19:50.019 Journey of 00:19:50.019 --> 00:19:50.359 Faith 00:19:50.359 --> 00:19:52.039 Today 00:19:52.039 --> 00:19:54.339 In all 00:19:54.339 --> 00:19:54.899 The struggles 00:19:54.899 --> 00:19:55.480 That come 00:19:55.480 --> 00:19:56.940 With coronavirus 00:19:56.940 --> 00:19:58.539 Don't lose 00:19:58.539 --> 00:19:59.019 Sight 00:19:59.019 --> 00:19:59.839 Of the 00:19:59.839 --> 00:20:00.299 One who 00:20:00.299 --> 00:20:00.779 Walks 00:20:00.779 --> 00:20:01.440 With you 00:20:01.440 --> 00:20:02.359 The one 00:20:02.359 --> 00:20:03.000 Who is 00:20:03.000 --> 00:20:03.779 For you 00:20:03.779 --> 00:20:05.200 Truth is 00:20:05.200 --> 00:20:05.839 All of 00:20:05.839 --> 00:20:06.259 The Christian 00:20:06.259 --> 00:20:06.599 Life 00:20:06.599 --> 00:20:07.700 From beginning 00:20:07.700 --> 00:20:08.859 To end 00:20:08.859 --> 00:20:10.460 Rests 00:20:10.460 --> 00:20:10.980 On 00:20:10.980 --> 00:20:12.500 The power 00:20:12.500 --> 00:20:13.079 And the 00:20:13.079 --> 00:20:13.399 Love 00:20:13.399 --> 00:20:13.940 And the 00:20:13.940 --> 00:20:14.339 Grace 00:20:14.339 --> 00:20:15.159 Of Jesus 00:20:15.159 --> 00:20:15.659 And being 00:20:15.659 --> 00:20:16.259 United to 00:20:16.259 --> 00:20:16.519 Him 00:20:16.519 --> 00:20:17.779 By faith 00:20:17.779 --> 00:20:20.000 We look 00:20:20.000 --> 00:20:20.460 To our 00:20:20.460 --> 00:20:20.879 Risen 00:20:20.879 --> 00:20:22.440 And exalted 00:20:22.440 --> 00:20:23.000 Jesus 00:20:23.000 --> 00:20:24.200 To hold 00:20:24.200 --> 00:20:24.879 Us fast 00:20:24.879 --> 00:20:25.819 And as we 00:20:25.819 --> 00:20:26.299 Said last 00:20:26.299 --> 00:20:26.519 Week 00:20:26.519 --> 00:20:27.359 The Holy 00:20:27.359 --> 00:20:27.740 Spirit 00:20:27.740 --> 00:20:28.259 Who wants 00:20:28.259 --> 00:20:28.559 Us to 00:20:28.559 --> 00:20:29.000 See the 00:20:29.000 --> 00:20:29.460 Glory of 00:20:29.460 --> 00:20:29.720 Jesus 00:20:29.720 --> 00:20:30.539 Wants to 00:20:30.539 --> 00:20:31.339 Keep reminding 00:20:31.339 --> 00:20:31.859 Us to 00:20:31.859 --> 00:20:32.500 Keep raising 00:20:32.500 --> 00:20:33.019 Our eyes 00:20:33.019 --> 00:20:33.460 Higher 00:20:33.460 --> 00:20:34.779 To see 00:20:34.779 --> 00:20:35.819 The glory 00:20:35.819 --> 00:20:36.440 Of Jesus 00:20:36.440 --> 00:20:38.740 The next 00:20:38.740 --> 00:20:39.139 Question we 00:20:39.139 --> 00:20:39.420 Want to 00:20:39.420 --> 00:20:40.000 Think about 00:20:40.000 --> 00:20:41.039 Is where 00:20:41.039 --> 00:20:42.240 Is Jesus 00:20:42.240 --> 00:20:43.740 Now 00:20:43.740 --> 00:20:45.980 And we 00:20:45.980 --> 00:20:46.299 Need to go 00:20:46.299 --> 00:20:47.000 To the end 00:20:47.000 --> 00:20:47.759 Of verse 00:20:47.759 --> 00:20:48.259 Three 00:20:48.259 --> 00:20:48.839 To see 00:20:48.839 --> 00:20:49.119 That 00:20:49.119 --> 00:20:50.160 Where we're 00:20:50.160 --> 00:20:50.619 Told that 00:20:50.619 --> 00:20:51.079 After he 00:20:51.079 --> 00:20:51.440 Provided 00:20:51.440 --> 00:20:52.140 Purification 00:20:52.140 --> 00:20:52.619 For sins 00:20:52.619 --> 00:20:53.640 He sat 00:20:53.640 --> 00:20:54.180 Down 00:20:54.180 --> 00:20:55.140 At the 00:20:55.140 --> 00:20:55.940 Right hand 00:20:55.940 --> 00:20:56.920 Of the 00:20:56.920 --> 00:20:57.460 Majesty 00:20:57.460 --> 00:20:58.019 In heaven 00:20:58.019 --> 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00:24:26.059 --> 00:24:27.220 Jesus 00:24:27.220 --> 00:24:28.480 Is 00:24:28.480 --> 00:24:28.720 Sitting 00:24:28.720 --> 00:24:32.080 H 00:24:32.080 --> 00:24:33.080 Marianne 00:24:33.079 --> 00:24:39.240 And he is on the throne protecting and preserving his church. 00:24:40.039 --> 00:24:49.059 And when you think about what we just learned about Jesus, it's good to remember no one and nothing is stronger than Christ and his rule. 00:24:49.759 --> 00:24:55.919 No opposition, no isolation, no illness, no virus is stronger. 00:24:55.919 --> 00:25:01.980 In Jesus, there is hope and there is security that will not fail. 00:25:03.079 --> 00:25:08.559 John Calvin speaking about this truth says this, 00:25:08.559 --> 00:25:29.919 The kingdom of Christ is not earthly, but spiritual, so that we can patiently live at present under toil, hunger, cold, contempt, disgrace and other annoyances. 00:25:29.920 --> 00:25:40.519 And let's include COVID-19 and all the suffering and frustration and struggle that's with that. 00:25:40.519 --> 00:25:59.400 And we can do that. We can patiently live at present in that reality, contented that our king will never abandon us and will supply what we need until the war is over and we enjoy the victory. 00:25:59.400 --> 00:26:07.720 Our hope rests in our risen Jesus, now ruling and reigning as king. 00:26:08.600 --> 00:26:18.240 He will not leave us and he has that all sufficient power that he gives to us to sustain our faith. 00:26:18.240 --> 00:26:28.440 And the Holy Spirit in us keeps us united to Christ and keeps us looking to Christ by faith so that we do not lose heart. 00:26:28.440 --> 00:26:37.019 It's a real encouragement for us, isn't it, to think that the one who sits on the throne of the universe is the good shepherd. 00:26:38.059 --> 00:26:46.779 That he sits there, the one who loves his sheep, the one who feeds his sheep, the one who protects his sheep, the one who laid down his life for the sheep. 00:26:46.779 --> 00:26:59.139 With all of his power and glory, he is sitting there to protect and to preserve his church, you and me, if we are Christians. 00:26:59.539 --> 00:27:07.759 Our times are in his hands and that's a really safe and comforting reality when we know who Jesus is. 00:27:08.240 --> 00:27:13.220 All things work for your eternal good that come from your loving king. 00:27:13.220 --> 00:27:29.900 Nothing will separate you from the love of God that's in Christ Jesus who gave himself to purchase you for God and now holds on to you with that powerful loving grip of grace. 00:27:30.579 --> 00:27:39.259 And the work of the Holy Spirit is always to help us to see the glory of Jesus, to unite us, to know that we are united to this Jesus. 00:27:39.259 --> 00:27:46.440 To see the glory of the risen and exalted Jesus so that you and I would trust him and trust him more. 00:27:48.240 --> 00:27:58.299 So Jesus is sitting as the king who rules, but he's also sitting as the high priest to intercede for us. 00:27:58.480 --> 00:28:07.599 I want to read just one verse, one other verse, Hebrews chapter 7 and verse 25. 00:28:07.599 --> 00:28:22.839 Therefore, he, that is Jesus, is able to save completely those who come to God through him because he always lives to intercede for them. 00:28:22.839 --> 00:28:32.299 When our boys were smaller, one of my favourite kids' Bible books to read, I can't remember what it was called, but it had various. 00:28:32.359 --> 00:28:35.319 On each sort of double page, there were scenes from the life of Jesus. 00:28:35.439 --> 00:28:38.199 Jesus had just done something miraculous. 00:28:38.980 --> 00:28:42.859 And the question as you turned each page is, what's Jesus doing now? 00:28:43.399 --> 00:28:46.939 You know, feeding the 5,000, calming a storm, whatever he was doing. 00:28:46.940 --> 00:28:51.380 Last page question, what is Jesus doing now? 00:28:51.759 --> 00:28:58.259 And the answer, wonderful answer for children to hear, for us to hear, Jesus is praying for you. 00:28:59.460 --> 00:29:03.980 Jesus ever lives to intercede for his people. 00:29:04.500 --> 00:29:10.620 So the big theme in Hebrews chapters 4 to 10, Jesus is our great high priest. 00:29:10.619 --> 00:29:16.399 So we don't have time to go into that, but Jesus is presented as our Melchizedek. 00:29:16.479 --> 00:29:20.799 You might remember Melchizedek from the Abraham story. 00:29:20.919 --> 00:29:26.159 He is, Jesus is our priest king, who is now sitting in glory. 00:29:26.639 --> 00:29:30.899 He has finished his work of offering sacrifices. 00:29:30.900 --> 00:29:38.320 So he came into our world to be our high priest, who would be perfectly pure and sinless, 00:29:38.460 --> 00:29:45.200 who would offer a perfect sacrifice, offer his own sinless life in our place, 00:29:45.700 --> 00:29:53.420 bearing our sin, taking on himself God's just anger against our sin, against the sin of his people. 00:29:53.840 --> 00:29:55.759 He washes us clean of sin. 00:29:55.759 --> 00:30:00.800 He removes that guilt and he reconciles his people to God. 00:30:00.900 --> 00:30:05.620 So we can be at peace with God through the work of Jesus, our high priest. 00:30:06.060 --> 00:30:07.860 So now that work is complete. 00:30:08.700 --> 00:30:12.900 So Jesus is sitting on the throne as priest king, having completed that work. 00:30:13.180 --> 00:30:14.620 But now what is he doing? 00:30:14.900 --> 00:30:17.920 He's representing us to the Father. 00:30:18.240 --> 00:30:20.519 He's praying for us. 00:30:21.800 --> 00:30:23.660 Jesus is praying for you. 00:30:23.960 --> 00:30:26.440 And he's praying for you right now. 00:30:26.440 --> 00:30:33.600 When this verse says Jesus is able to save completely, it means Jesus is able to save forever. 00:30:34.940 --> 00:30:35.460 Why? 00:30:36.299 --> 00:30:40.600 Because he is permanently representing us before his Father. 00:30:42.059 --> 00:30:43.299 How does he do that? 00:30:43.380 --> 00:30:48.740 Well, Jesus in heaven is still bearing the scars of sacrifice. 00:30:48.740 --> 00:30:52.220 And that becomes the basis for his pleading. 00:30:53.519 --> 00:31:00.559 Jesus is saying to his Father, welcome them because of my perfect sacrifice. 00:31:02.559 --> 00:31:07.599 Welcome them into your love and your grace, to your fellowship, to your family, 00:31:07.799 --> 00:31:10.799 because of what I did for them on the cross. 00:31:10.799 --> 00:31:17.399 I wonder if you've ever had the frustration or disappointment of being denied access somewhere. 00:31:18.399 --> 00:31:19.859 And maybe you forgot a ticket. 00:31:20.940 --> 00:31:22.319 You forgot a passport. 00:31:23.139 --> 00:31:25.799 Well, you didn't have the right credentials, so you got so far, 00:31:25.879 --> 00:31:29.119 but then you came to a closed door and you had no right to go through. 00:31:29.119 --> 00:31:39.879 Jesus, your high priest, makes sure you always have access to God's presence. 00:31:40.759 --> 00:31:44.439 You always have access to God's grace. 00:31:45.159 --> 00:31:52.539 Jesus opens the door so that we can boldly and confidently come to our Father 00:31:52.539 --> 00:31:54.899 and to know that he will welcome us. 00:31:54.900 --> 00:31:59.160 The Holy Spirit unites us to the risen Christ, and that's so important. 00:32:00.019 --> 00:32:02.140 We can be confident to approach God. 00:32:02.900 --> 00:32:05.600 You and I can pray in the name of Jesus, 00:32:05.720 --> 00:32:11.040 knowing that those prayers will be accepted and perfected and presented to our Father. 00:32:11.180 --> 00:32:14.420 He will hear and he will answer in his perfect way. 00:32:14.480 --> 00:32:17.700 So we can pray as Jesus prays for us. 00:32:18.060 --> 00:32:22.100 We can be confident of God's love today. 00:32:22.099 --> 00:32:28.559 When we see who is on the throne, the Father who established Jesus as the high priest, 00:32:28.980 --> 00:32:32.399 Jesus the high priest who has finished his sacrificial work 00:32:32.399 --> 00:32:38.019 and now is always living to plead our case, 00:32:38.319 --> 00:32:43.339 to uphold us, to give us that strength and help that we need. 00:32:43.339 --> 00:32:48.959 So today, this Easter Sunday, we can rest. 00:32:49.919 --> 00:32:51.980 Despite all that's going on, 00:32:53.220 --> 00:32:54.819 despite the fear that we face, 00:32:54.939 --> 00:32:57.000 despite the dark cloud that we are under, 00:32:58.079 --> 00:32:58.980 we can have joy. 00:33:00.500 --> 00:33:03.399 Because by faith, we are united 00:33:03.399 --> 00:33:07.480 to the risen and the exalted Jesus. 00:33:07.480 --> 00:33:17.700 Now let's close singing one of those psalms that reminds us of Jesus as King. 00:33:18.220 --> 00:33:23.059 Psalm 2, verses 1 to 7, and then verse 12. 00:33:23.059 --> 00:33:36.299 Why do the heathen nations rage? 00:33:36.700 --> 00:33:43.799 Why do the peoples glut in vain? 00:33:43.799 --> 00:33:50.240 Earth's kings combine in enmity. 00:33:50.240 --> 00:33:59.099 Her rulers join against God's reign. 00:33:59.099 --> 00:34:07.419 They take their stand against the Lord 00:34:07.420 --> 00:34:22.500 Let us break off their chains from us 00:34:22.500 --> 00:34:31.260 With their restraints let us be done 00:34:31.260 --> 00:34:39.940 The one enthroned in heaven laughs 00:34:39.940 --> 00:34:47.760 The Lord on high derides them all 00:34:47.760 --> 00:34:55.020 Then he rebukes them in his wrath 00:34:55.019 --> 00:35:03.699 His rage and terror on them fall 00:35:03.699 --> 00:35:12.420 The Lord has made it known to them 00:35:12.420 --> 00:35:20.360 My chosen king I have installed 00:35:20.360 --> 00:35:28.000 On Zion, my own holy hill 00:35:28.000 --> 00:35:36.660 He is the one whom I have called 00:35:36.660 --> 00:35:45.559 The king then solemnly declares 00:35:45.559 --> 00:35:52.559 I will proclaim the Lord's decree 00:35:52.559 --> 00:36:00.799 Today your father I've become 00:36:00.799 --> 00:36:04.940 You are my son 00:36:04.940 --> 00:36:09.440 He said to me 00:36:09.440 --> 00:36:18.079 Pay homage to the royal son 00:36:18.079 --> 00:36:26.019 Lest you in wrath our side are thrust 00:36:26.019 --> 00:36:33.579 For swiftly can his anger blaze 00:36:33.579 --> 00:36:43.719 Blessed are all who in him trust 00:36:43.719 --> 00:36:48.539 And let's close in prayer 00:36:48.539 --> 00:36:54.259 Lord God as we look ahead to a new week 00:36:54.259 --> 00:36:57.980 We thank you that in the journey of life 00:36:57.980 --> 00:36:59.159 And the journey of faith 00:36:59.159 --> 00:37:00.420 For us as Christians 00:37:00.420 --> 00:37:02.880 We do not walk alone 00:37:02.880 --> 00:37:04.639 Even when we are alone 00:37:04.639 --> 00:37:06.880 Even when we feel alone 00:37:06.880 --> 00:37:10.680 We thank you that you are for us 00:37:10.680 --> 00:37:12.240 For us as our king 00:37:12.240 --> 00:37:16.059 Ruling, protecting, preserving 00:37:16.059 --> 00:37:19.019 You are for us as our high priest 00:37:19.019 --> 00:37:20.880 Praying for us 00:37:20.880 --> 00:37:23.240 Pleading our case 00:37:23.240 --> 00:37:26.180 On the basis of your perfect sacrifice 00:37:26.179 --> 00:37:28.239 So that we can know 00:37:28.239 --> 00:37:31.239 Our salvation is sure 00:37:31.239 --> 00:37:32.739 And certain 00:37:32.739 --> 00:37:35.239 Knowing that in Christ 00:37:35.239 --> 00:37:39.919 We will one day be with Christ 00:37:39.919 --> 00:37:43.980 That we too will live with glorified 00:37:43.980 --> 00:37:45.399 Resurrected bodies 00:37:45.399 --> 00:37:47.239 And we will see him 00:37:47.239 --> 00:37:50.019 And we will enjoy him forever 00:37:50.019 --> 00:37:52.759 Lord sustain our hope 00:37:52.759 --> 00:37:53.759 And our joy 00:37:53.759 --> 00:37:57.980 In knowing and belonging to Jesus 00:37:57.980 --> 00:38:00.039 Amen 00:38:00.039 --> 00:38:03.079 Take care 00:38:03.079 --> 00:38:05.199 And we will see you again 00:38:05.199 --> 00:38:06.019 Soon 00:38:06.019 --> 00:38:07.079 Amen 00:38:07.079 --> 00:38:07.239 This means 00:38:07.239 --> 00:38:07.940 How do we know 00:38:07.940 --> 00:38:08.139 Rules 00:38:08.139 --> 00:38:34.420 Till