Jesus 100 (part 3)
KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS
Luke 2:41-52
His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He was
twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. 43 When they
had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph
and His mother did not know it; 44 but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a
day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. 45 So when they did not
find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. 46 Now so it was that after three days they
found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking
them questions. 47 And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.
48 So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You
done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.” 49 And He said to them,
“Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” 50 But
they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them. 51 Then He went down with
them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in
her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
I. THE GLORY OF JESUS
1. He is Primary
Colossians 1:15-20
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him
all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and
invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things
were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him
all things consist. 18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the
beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the
preeminence. 19 For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should
dwell, 20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on
earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.
2. His name is Above Every Other
Ephesians 1:19-23
“… and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe,
according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when
He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly
places, 21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every
name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. 22 And
He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the
church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all
All of the Bible and the End Time is About who can keep their eyes on Jesus
Old Testament was about the coming Messiah
Gospels were about the Present Messiah
Now it’s about the Returning Messiah
3. All of History is About Him
OT the coming Messiah
Gospels The Present Messiah
The Epistles to now…the soon coming Messiah
Psalm 2
Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing? 2 The kings of the
earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the LORD
and against His Anointed, saying, 3 “Let us break Their bonds in pieces And
cast away Their cords from us.” 4 He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The
LORD shall hold them in derision. 5 Then He shall speak to them in His wrath,
And distress them in His deep displeasure, 6 “Yet I have set My King On My
holy hill of Zion.” 7 “I will declare the decree: The LORD has said to Me,
‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You. 8 Ask of Me, and I will give You
The nations for Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth for Your
possession. 9 You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to
pieces like a potter’s vessel.’ ” 10 Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be
instructed, you judges of the earth. 11 Serve the LORD with fear And rejoice
with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way,
When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their
trust in Him.
LACRAE – JESUS IS THE KING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u87fqx89C7w
Yeah ok see uh it's a lot of cats goin around talkin &bout they the king, ya know what I'm sayin
The king of this the king of that. Well I think we need to get this straight, there's only one true
king, ay Flame come help ya boy out man let's get into this one man yeah
[Verse 1: Lecrae]
He was raised up in Nazareth and raised on the thizzerd
Never got drunk, got high, or sipped sizzurp
Prophesied King, Isaiah 9, that's the wizzerd
He's the real king, and it don't matter what you hizzerd
A king's a real shepherd dawg
Acts in peoples favor ya'll
Not a self seekin player all about the paper dawg
Call em the Messiah, the Anointed One the Savior
Caught Him on the humble but you'll see Him reign later
These self-proclaimed kings braggin cause they on chrome
But twenty-six inches is a pretty low throne
Like kids playin in they daddy's clothes when he's gone
The clothes don&'t fit and daddy's comin; back home
Really this is foolish mane
You don't wanna do this mane
The King of kings is comin; back
The theocratic ruler mane
What if you should pass away and see Him on the last of days
There ain't no making deals so really what is there you have to say
[Hook: x2]
Who the King? (He the King)
Who the King? (He the King)
Who the King? (He the King, Jesus Christ rule this thing)
Who the King? (He the King)
Who the King? (He the King)
Who the King? (He the King, Jesus Christ run it mane)
[Lecrae:]
We talkin' 'bout the Sovereign Ruler dawg. Hey Flame man, why don't you enlighten us to who
the King is dawg? Let's get it
[Verse 2: Flame]
Oh how excellent is his essence we reverence His name
While silly peasants we presently tryna steal His fame
You carry .45s, AKs, king of the tools
But you can't make a day
You can't take away from the King of the Jews
See what about the major day
When you face to face with yes you know who
We wanna be a king with bling and do major things
But He supremely rules
You must be jokin', you smokin', plus you buyin' that Buddha
Why defy him when you can rely on the Lion of Judah?
Supreme ruler shinin' brighter than Jacob the jeweler's
Jewelry, cause it's true indeed he's savin' us through the
Cross of Christ and that's true
Follow him lose ya life and that's true
Gain new life, ya got to let loose
Of your own throne and follow Jesus
Rollin' big whips don't make you no king
Rollin' them spliffs don't make you no king
Pretty mixed screens don't make you no king
Smokin' those ki's don't make you no king
See you can run a trap own a house and smoke black and milds
You'll be a king when you can do things like roll back the clouds
[Hook: x2]
[Lecrae:]
Yeah we talkin bout absolute sovereignty, who rules over the earth and it's entirety, who will be
back to reign! Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess Jesus Christ is king of the
kings, yeah, respect it
II. HOW TO KEEP YOUR EYES ON HIM
1. Let Reality Replace Form
“the Feast of the Passover..” - Deuteronomy 16:1-8; 1 Corinthians. 5:7
- They took a Lamb on 10 th of Month - Time of triumphal entry
- Lamb was to be without spot or blemish - Jesus was sinless Son of God
- Killed on 14 th of month - Time of crucifixion
- Sprinkled blood on doorpost – blood from side
- Roast the whole Lamb - He gave his whole life
Matthew 7:21-23
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of
heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to
Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out
demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ 23 And then I
will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice
lawlessness!’
2. Stay Reverent (Fresh)
“Twelve years old” (Luke 2:42)
Matthew 13:54-58
When He had come to His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, so that they
were astonished and said, “Where did this Man get this wisdom and these mighty
works? 55 Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And His brothers
James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? 56 And His sisters, are they not all with us? Where then
did this Man get all these things?” 57 So they were offended at Him. But Jesus said to
them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country and in his own house.”
58 Now He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief
3. Embrace His Ways
“tarried behind”. (Luke 2:43)
The gap between expectation and reality
4. Ask Him Questions
5. Look for Him Everyday
“a days journey” (Luke 2:44)
6. Cultivate your own experience with him
“kinfolks and acquaintances”. (Luke 2:44)
7. The right Community is where He will be
“in the temple” (Luke 2:46)
Matthew 18:20
For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of
them
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