How did Mary, the mother of Jesus, describe his mission?
(Isa. 42:1-7; 53:3-6; 61:1-2; Matt. 21:12-16; Luke 1:46-55; 4:16-22; 7:19-23 Heb. 2:9-18; 5:7-9) Blog Aug 11-17, 2019
Prepared by Richard A. Marin: Present Truth PO Box 700, Fallbrook CA 92088-0700 USA
REVIEW: Human beings were created to work. Our work became more difficult when sin entered. Since then no fruit is produced, either of the womb or of the soil, without diligent human effort and the resistance of nature. God has made ample provision for all our needs so that out of our abundance we may supply the needs of others. Throughout the Old Testament God emphasized his desire that the poor, the unfortunate, and the stranger be cared for and that he despised the worship of those who neglected to do this
Predicted (Dan. 9:24; Isa. 42:1-7; 53:3-6; 61:1-2; Luke 1:46-55)
1. In Isaiah 61 what activities does the prophet say the Messiah will perform? Messiah will preach good tidings, help the discouraged, & free prisoners.
2. What kind of approach does Isaiah 42 say the Messiah will take in his activities? Messiah will not be loud, boisterous, or rough in his dealing with people, rather he will be gentle & kind.
3. What divine blessing do both Isaiah 42 and 61 mention that Messiah will have? Messiah will be blessed with the Holy Spirit.
4. In Isaiah 53 what experiences does the prophet say the Messiah will undergo? Messiah will be rejected, live a life of sorrow, & be wounded for our sins.
5. How did Mary, the mother of Jesus, describe his mission? Mary said that her Son was to uplift those of low estate, give good things to those who hunger, & bring mercy to Israel.
6. How did Gabriel express the activities of the Messiah to Daniel? Gabriel told him that Messiah would bring in everlasting righteous & be killed for the sake of others.
Performed (Matt. 21:12-16; Mark 1:34-39; Luke 4:16-22; 7:19-23)
7. In his first public sermon what prophecy did Jesus say he had come to fulfill? The prophecy of Isaiah 61:1-2.
8. When responding to the doubts of John the Baptist what did Jesus show that his ministry included? It included giving sight to the blind, healing all manner of diseases, giving hearing to the deaf, raising the dead, & preaching the Gospel to the poor.
9. According to Mark 1, when Peter sought Jesus to heal more people what does Jesus’ response tell us about his primary mission? That preaching the Gospel for the salvation of the lost was his primary mission.
10. For whom did Jesus make room when he cast the sellers and money changers out of the temple? For the blind, the lame, & the children.
Exchanged (Matt. 8:20; 2 Cor. 5:21; Phil. 2:5-8; Heb. 2:9-18; 5:7-9; 1 John 2:1-2)
12. What position in humanity did Jesus take when he came to earth? That of a servant.
13. What did Jesus experience in the process of perfecting his human character? Suffering, rejection, poverty, & tears.
14. What does Matthew 8:20 tell us about Jesus’ poverty? That he was homeless.
15. What ability did Jesus gain through his suffering? That of being able to encourage tempted & suffering human beings – becoming their intercessory priest.
16. To what extent did Jesus’ mistreatment arrive? Not only was he rejected, he was falsely accused in court, beaten & taunted unjustly, criminally condemned by his own people, & crucified by the Romans.
17. From the texts mentioned above may we conclude that Jesus personally was a poor, homeless, outcast on earth? We most certainly may.
18. For what reason did Jesus have to suffer and die? Jesus had to suffer & die not for his own sins but for ours & those of the whole world in order that we might be freed from the torment of hell & enjoy eternal life with him – he experienced hell for every human being for that is the wage of sin.