Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Isaiah 49:1Jesus Christ was called to his mission from the beginning of time See also Micah 5:21 Peter 1:20 Isaiah 61:1-3 Jesus' mission as Messiah was foretold See also His mission to help and heal the poor Isaiah 11:3-5; 32:3-4; 35:5-6; 42:3,7Isaiah 9:6-7 See also His mission to rule and establish the kingdom of God Genesis 49:10Psalms 132:11 Jeremiah 23:5-6 Daniel 2:44 Isaiah 11:4-5 See also His mission to establish justice and peace Isaiah 2:4; 9:4-7; 42:4Isaiah 53:3-10 See also His mission to suffer and die Isaiah 50:6; 52:14Daniel 9:26 Mark 8:31 Luke 24:26-27 Acts 8:32-35 Zechariah 9:9 See also His mission was fulfilled in humility and poverty Isaiah 42:2-3; 49:7Isaiah 49:6 See also His mission was for all nations Isaiah 11:10; 42:1-6; 55:4-5Luke 4:43 Aspects of Jesus Christ's mission Preaching and teaching See also Matthew 4:17; 5:2pp Mk 1:38 Mark 1:21John 8:2; 18:37 Matthew 20:28 Sacrificial service See also Luke 22:27pp Mk 10:45 John 13:13-16Philippians 2:7 Matthew 4:23 Healing See also Matthew 14:14A healing ministry was one of the signs of the expected Messiah. Mark 1:34Luke 4:40; 5:15 John 9:4-7 John 9:39 Judgment See also Luke 12:49Jesus 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. John 3:17-18; 5:22; 8:10-11,26; 12:47-48John 6:38 Criteria for the direction of Jesus Christ's mission See also Obedience to his Father's will Matthew 26:39John 4:34; 14:31; 18:11 pp Mk 14:36 pp Lk 22:42 Matthew 5:17See also The fulfilment of the Law and the Prophets Matthew 13:35; 26:54Luke 4:18-21; 18:31 Romans 3:21 John 10:10 Jesus Christ's saving death is the supreme aspect and focus of his mission See also Jesus Christ came to save and to give life Matthew 1:21Luke 19:10 John 3:17 1 Timothy 1:15 2 Timothy 1:10 Matthew 16:21 Jesus Christ came to suffer and to die See also pp Mk 8:31 Matthew 20:28pp Lk 9:22 John 12:27Romans 3:24-25 pp Mk 10:45 Colossians 1:201 John 4:10 Luke 12:50 See also Jesus Christ was aware of the personal cost of his mission Matthew 26:38-39pp Mk 14:34-36 pp Lk 22:42 Hebrews 7:24-25The mission of Jesus Christ continues today See also Jesus Christ's own work continues Romans 8:34; 15:182 Corinthians 4:10-11 Hebrews 6:20; 9:12,14; 13:21 John 20:21 See also Christians are called to share in Jesus Christ's mission Matthew 28:19-20Mark 16:15 John 14:12 See also 1610 Scripture2230 Messiah, coming of 2324 Christ as Saviour 2327 Christ as servant 2351 Christ, miracles 2525 Christ, cross of 2570 Christ, suffering 3212 Holy Spirit & mission 7027 church, purpose 7739 missionaries 7953 mission of church 8424 evangelism |
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