Why Did Jesus Leave?
07/03/2021 - Paul Trulock
Key Passage: Acts 1:6-11
Jesus has dominion over everything
Acts 2:34-35
A footstool, a doormat, walked all over…
Philippians 2:9-11
Every knee
The Real Thing - Our King and High Priest
Hebrews 7:20-25
You have a high priest sitting at the right hand of the father who intercedes for you.
Hebrews 7:26-27
Isaiah 53 - the messiah was innocent
Daniel - He will die a violent death
David - He will not see corruption
Romans 8:1 - There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ
Hebrews 7:28-8:2
The work is finished!
The work is perfected
Matthew 27 - God tore the veil to signify that WE can now enter into the presence of God.
What does it mean for us today?
Hebrews 10:19-25
Let us draw near to God
V. 22 With a sincere heart and full assurance of faith.
Hold fast to our Hope
V. 23 hold onto hope without wavering
Our hope is based upon a sure foundation.
Encourage one another
V. 24 spur one another on towards love and good deeds
1 Peter 2:9…
Be in community
V. 25 - do not neglect meeting together
We can’t think ONLY of our own sanctification.
Why did Jesus leave?
He entered the Holy of Holies , to be crowned as king and to present Himself as our perfect High Priest