Christ the King Presbyterian Church - Vero Beach, FL

GOD'S MISSION IS TO BLESS ALL NATIONS

Change comes as Jesus gets bigger. We are utterly dependent on the ministry of Jesus. Because we have an implacable enemy we are incapable of being appeased. Satan desires to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you.

It's about God, it's about you. And ultimately it's about God. Glory to God in the highest and on earth Shalom, salvation for you by the grace of God.

The Lord is more merciful than we understand or appreciate. Peter, will you listen as Jesus tells you the truth about yourself? Will we listen as Jesus tells us the TRUTH about ourselves? Jesus will never get bigger than when we despair of ourselves and see Jesus who can reconcile us to God.

The Excellence of Jesus. Jesus greater than the Angels. Admonition #1 Pay Close Attention. Jesus greater than Moses and Joshua. Admonition #2 Consider Jesus. Take care. Let us Fear.

Peter's vision is increasingly filled with the glory of Jesus. Three observations: what Peter got right; what Peter missed: what Peter, you and I must continue to learn. It's a good thing to be in the Presence of God. Missed were the cross of Jesus and cross of self-denial--love and service to others. We must Listen to the Son.

The Excellence of Jesus

As God's Final Revelation

As God's Heir

As God's Agent of Creation

As God's Exact Image

As God's Agent of Providence

As God's Agent of Redemption

As God's Agent of Rule

How do we get to be like Peter who at the end wants to have his life look more like the glory of Jesus?

1. Something About Peter

2. Something About the Father

3. Something About the Church

Jesus is the agent of change. By God's grace, Jesus grows larger and larger in our vision.

Conflict will come for the Christian. Evil is real. Evil will be crushed. God will provide. The Lord's hand will lead you safely home.

TITLE: The Excellence of Jesus. Viewing Hebrews as a sermon. EXPOSITION: 1. 1:4 - 2:18 Jesus More Excellent than Angels. 2. 3:1 - 4:13 Jesus More Excellent than Moses & Joshua. 3. 4:14 - 10: 18 Jesus More Excellent than Aaron and Melchizedek. APPLICATION: 10:19 - 13:25. Cling to Jesus