Main Point: The Lord Jesus Christ is the only head of the church; he has given to the church all offices necessary for the edification of His Church and the perfecting of His saints.
I. Christ is the leader of his body of which he is the head (Colossians 1:18a; Ephesians 4:15, 5:23).
A. Jesus Christ is the source and root of life
B. Jesus Christ alone holds the ultimate position of governing and authority in the church
II. Elders sit as representatives of Jesus Christ in the local church.
A. Old Testament ‘elders’
1. Appointed (Exodus 18:13-27; Numbers 11:16,17)
III. Deacons display Christ as they lead in acts of service.
IV. You!
Conclusion/Application: Hebrews 13:17
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Christ in the Passover - A Presentation of Jews for Jesus
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Main Point: God’s Covenant Family is marked by signs that point to and seal our union with Jesus Christ.
OUTLINE
I. The New Testament sign is based on the Old Testament sign (Exodus 12:1-32)
II. The New Testament sign is a continuation of the Old Testament sign (Matthew 26:17-30)
III. The New Testament sign is as much about our covenant communion with God as the Old Testament sign was (1Corinthians 10:14-22)
IV. The New Testament sign is as much about our covenant communion with each other as the Old Testament sign was (1Corinthians 11:17-34)
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Christians in Society, 1 Peter 2:11-25
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What Marks God’s Covenant? - Genesis 12:1-3 - 15:1-21
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2 Samuel Lesson 11 - 2 Samuel 17:1-14
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Lesson 10, 2 Samuel 15:1-12
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Who is God’s Covenant Family - Ephesians 2:11-22
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