An exposition of chapter 8, paragraphs 4-7, of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, concerning the person and work of Jesus Christ, the Mediator of the New Covenant.

Jesus is greater. He is the greater Tabernacle, the greater King, the greater Israel, the greater Prophet/Deliverer…but His kingdom is not of this world, and He is despised and rejected by men.

Jesus is the Greater Moses, a Prophet leading His people out of exile and establishing a New Covenant of hope and salvation. Herod's tyranny is explored, connecting it to the lamentation recorded by Jeremiah, and underscoring that Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. Through Christ, the ultimate revelation of God, believers are offered spiritual freedom and hope.

During the 8th Century the great debate was over the use of images (icons) in the worship of the church. Where icons forbidden by Scripture? What about Jesus' human nature, can't we portray it? Aren't they helpful for the illiterate? What does church history teach us on this issue that continues to be a controversy today?

Jesus is the true and greater Israel. He was faithful where national Israel failed. As the Son of God, He is the true image of the Father, and brought honor and glory to His Father's name. All those who are joined to Christ by faith become part of His body, the church, and are members of the Israel of God.

A round table discussion: How should we biblically evaluate music for worship? What role does music play in our worship service? What about the lyrical content? Does musical style matter?