Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2300 Jesus Christ, ministry and work of » 2303 Jesus Christ, as creator » 2354 Jesus Christ, mission of The work that Jesus Christ was sent to do, including both his healing and preaching ministry, but particularly his work of salvation. Jesus Christ sends Christians to continue his work by proclaiming his message of salvation. Jesus Christ was called to his mission from the beginning of time Isaiah 49:1 See also Micah 5:2; 1 Peter 1:20 Jesus' mission as Messiah was foretold His mission to help and heal the poor Isaiah 61:1-3 See also Isaiah 11:3-5; Isaiah 32:3-4; Isaiah 35:5-6; Isaiah 42:3,7 His mission to rule and establish the kingdom of God Isaiah 9:6-7 See also Genesis 49:10; Psalm 132:11; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Daniel 2:44 His mission to establish justice and peace Isaiah 11:4-5 See also Isaiah 2:4; Isaiah 9:4-7; Isaiah 42:4 His mission to suffer and die Isaiah 53:3-10 See also Isaiah 50:6; Isaiah 52:14; Daniel 9:26; Mark 8:31; Luke 24:26-27; Acts 8:32-35 His mission was fulfilled in humility and poverty Zechariah 9:9 See also Isaiah 42:2-3; Isaiah 49:7 His mission was for all nations Isaiah 49:6 See also Isaiah 11:10; Isaiah 42:1-6; Isaiah 55:4-5 Aspects of Jesus Christ's mission Preaching and teaching Luke 4:43 pp Mark 1:38 See also Matthew 4:17; Matthew 5:2; Mark 1:21; John 8:2; John 18:37 Sacrificial service Matthew 20:28 pp Mark 10:45 See also Luke 22:27; John 13:13-16; Philippians 2:7 Healing Matthew 4:23 A healing ministry was one of the signs of the expected Messiah. See also Matthew 14:14; Mark 1:34; Luke 4:40; Luke 5:15; John 9:4-7 Judgment John 9:39 Jesus Christ does not come to condemn, but the response people make to him is the ultimate criterion of judgment. Those truly seeking God turn to faith in Jesus Christ; unbelievers, by their rejection of him, are confirmed in their unbelief. See also Luke 12:49; John 3:17-18; John 5:22; John 8:10-11,26; John 12:47-48 Criteria for the direction of Jesus Christ's mission Obedience to his Father's will John 6:38 See also Matthew 26:39 pp Mark 14:36 pp Luke 22:42; John 4:34; John 14:31; John 18:11 The fulfilment of the Law and the Prophets Matthew 5:17 See also Matthew 13:35; Matthew 26:54; Luke 4:18-21; Luke 18:31; Romans 3:21 Jesus Christ's saving death is the supreme aspect and focus of his mission Jesus Christ came to save and to give life John 10:10 See also Matthew 1:21; Luke 19:10; John 3:17; 1 Timothy 1:15; 2 Timothy 1:10 Jesus Christ came to suffer and to die Matthew 16:21 pp Mark 8:31 pp Luke 9:22 See also Matthew 20:28 pp Mark 10:45; John 12:27; Romans 3:24-25; Colossians 1:20; 1 John 4:10 Jesus Christ was aware of the personal cost of his mission Luke 12:50 See also Matthew 26:38-39 pp Mark 14:34-36 pp Luke 22:42 The mission of Jesus Christ continues today Jesus Christ's own work continues Hebrews 7:24-25 See also Romans 8:34; Romans 15:18; 2 Corinthians 4:10-11; Hebrews 6:20; Hebrews 9:12,14; Hebrews 13:21 Christians are called to share in Jesus Christ's mission John 20:21 See also Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; John 14:12 See also
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