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JESUS
OUR APOSTLE
(Prophet,
Evangelist, Pastor, Teacher)
*John 3:34 “For
he(Jesus) whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the
Spirit by measure(metron=of length or capacity) unto him(Jesus).”
I.
APOSTLE: apostello meaning
to send away or forth
A.
Luke 4:44 “I must preach
the kingdom of God: for therefore am I sent(apostello).”
B.
Acts 3:20, 26
“He shall send(apostello) Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto
you: Unto you first God, having raised up his son Jesus, sent(apostello)
him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.”
C.
I John 4:9, 14
“God sent(apostello) his only begotten son into the world, that we
might live through him. The father sent(apostello)
the son to be the Savior of the world.”
D.
Hebrews 3:1 “Wherefore, holy
brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and
High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus:”
II.
PROPHET: prophetes meaning
one who speaks under the inspiration of
A.
God’s Spirit by proclamation or prediction.
B.
Matthew 13:57
“And they were offended in him. But
Jesus said unto them, A prophet(prophetes) is not without honor, save in
his own country, and in his own house.”
C.
Matthew 14:5
“They counted him as a prophet(prophetes).”
D.
Matthew 21:11
“This is Jesus the prophet(prophetes) of Nazareth of Galilee.”
E.
Luke 24:19 “Jesus of
Nazareth, which was a prophet(prophetes) mighty in deed and word before
God and all the people.”
F.
Revelation 19:10
“The testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy.”
III.
EVANGELIST: euaggello meaning
to tell good news, tidings thoroughly.
A.
Matthew 9:35
“And Jesus want about all the cities and villages, teaching in their
synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every
sickness and very disease among the people.”
B.
Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of
the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach(euaggello) the
gospel(euaggelion=good news, tidings) to the poor:”
C.
Luke 9:6 “Jesus went
through the towns, preaching(euaggello) the gospel(euaggelion=good
news, tidings).”
D.
Luke 20:1 “Jesus preached(euaggello)
the gospel(euaggelion=good news, tidings).”
IV.
PASTOR: poimaine meaning to tend
or shepherd
A.
John 10:11, 14
“I am the good shepherd(poimaine).
I am the good shepherd(poimaine), and know my sheep.”
B.
Hebrews 13:20
“Our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd(poimaine)of the sheep.”
C.
I Peter 2:25; 5:4
“For ye were a sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd(poimaine)
and Bishop(episkopos=overseer) of your souls. And when the chief Shepherd(archipoimen)) shall
appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”
V.
TEACHER: didaskalos meaning
instructor
A.
Matthew 5:2 “Jesus opened his mouth, and taught(didasko)
them.”
B.
Matthew 7:29 “Jesus taught(didasko) them as
one having authority.”
C.
John 3:2 “We know that
thou art a teacher(didaskalos) come from God.”
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