The Ministry of JesusThe Ministry of Jesus

I. Jesus came as the fullness of the Godhead (John 1:14, 16; 3:34-35; Eph. 4:7-12; Col. 1:18-20).

I. Jesus came as the fullness of the Godhead (John 1:14, 16; 3:34-35; Eph. 4:7-12; Col. 1:18-20).

When Jesus Christ ministered on the earth, He came as the complete and perfect representative of God.

When Jesus Christ ministered on the earth, He came as the complete and perfect representative of God.

A. Jesus came as the servant of all (Mark 10:35-45; Phil. 2:5-11).

A. Jesus came as the servant of all (Mark 10:35-45; Phil. 2:5-11).

B. Jesus came to wash the feet of those in need (John 13:12-17).

B. Jesus came to wash the feet of those in need (John 13:12-17).

C. Jesus came to lay His life down for others (John 10:11, 17-18; 12:24-25).

C. Jesus came to lay His life down for others (John 10:11, 17-18; 12:24-25).

D. Jesus gave us a pattern for all ministry (John 13:15; I Pet. 2:21).

D. Jesus gave us a pattern for all ministry (John 13:15; I Pet. 2:21).

Christ was: Christ was:

1. THE Apostle (Hebrews 3:1)1. THE Apostle (Hebrews 3:1)

2. THE Prophet (John 4:19)2. THE Prophet (John 4:19)

3. THE Evangelist (Luke 4:18)3. THE Evangelist (Luke 4:18)

4. THE Pastor (John 10:11)4. THE Pastor (John 10:11)

5. THE Teacher (John 3:2)5. THE Teacher (John 3:2)

6. THE Elder (Romans 8:29)6. THE Elder (Romans 8:29)

7. THE Deacon (Luke 22:27)7. THE Deacon (Luke 22:27)

8. THE Exhorter (Luke 2:25)8. THE Exhorter (Luke 2:25)

9. THE Giver (Galatians 2:20)9. THE Giver (Galatians 2:20)

10. THE Ruler (Luke 1:33)10. THE Ruler (Luke 1:33)

11. THE Shower of Mercy (Hebrews 2:17)

11. THE Shower of Mercy (Hebrews 2:17)

12. THE Worker of Miracles (John 11:47)

12. THE Worker of Miracles (John 11:47)

13. THE Healer (Luke 6:17-19)13. THE Healer (Luke 6:17-19)

14. THE Deliverer (Matthew 1:21)14. THE Deliverer (Matthew 1:21)

15. THE Governor (Isaiah 9:6-7)15. THE Governor (Isaiah 9:6-7)

16. THE Intercessor (Hebrews 7:25)

16. THE Intercessor (Hebrews 7:25)

II. Jesus ministered as an evangelist (Luke 4:18-19).

II. Jesus ministered as an evangelist (Luke 4:18-19).

The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.

The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.

A. As an evangelist He preached the gospel (Mt. 11:5; Luke 7:22).

A. As an evangelist He preached the gospel (Mt. 11:5; Luke 7:22).

B. As an evangelist He brought physical healing (Mt. 4:23-24; 14:14; 15:30; Luke 4:40; 5:15; 9:11).

B. As an evangelist He brought physical healing (Mt. 4:23-24; 14:14; 15:30; Luke 4:40; 5:15; 9:11).

C. As an evangelist He brought inner healing to the broken-hearted announcing the forgiveness of sins (Mt. 9:2; Luke 7:47-50).

C. As an evangelist He brought inner healing to the broken-hearted announcing the forgiveness of sins (Mt. 9:2; Luke 7:47-50).

D. As an evangelist He brought deliverance to those held captive by Satan (Mt. 8:16; 9:32-33; 12:22; Mark 1:39; Luke 4:41; 6:18; 9:42; Acts 10:38).

D. As an evangelist He brought deliverance to those held captive by Satan (Mt. 8:16; 9:32-33; 12:22; Mark 1:39; Luke 4:41; 6:18; 9:42; Acts 10:38).

III. Jesus ministered as a teacher (Mt. 4:23; 9:35; 23:8, 10; Mark 6:6; Luke 13:22; John 3:2).

III. Jesus ministered as a teacher (Mt. 4:23; 9:35; 23:8, 10; Mark 6:6; Luke 13:22; John 3:2).

A. As a teacher He ministered with unusual authority (Mt. 7:28-29; Mark 1:22; Luke 4:32).

A. As a teacher He ministered with unusual authority (Mt. 7:28-29; Mark 1:22; Luke 4:32).

B. As a teacher He was able to silence His critics (Mt. 22:15-46).

B. As a teacher He was able to silence His critics (Mt. 22:15-46).

1. In the matter of paying taxes to Caesar (Mt. 22:15:22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26).

1. In the matter of paying taxes to Caesar (Mt. 22:15:22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26).

2. In the matter of the man who had seven wives (Mt. 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40).

2. In the matter of the man who had seven wives (Mt. 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40).

3. In the matter of the greatest commandment (Mt. 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34).

3. In the matter of the greatest commandment (Mt. 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34).

4. In the matter of the sonship of Messiah (Mt. 22:41-46; Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-44).

4. In the matter of the sonship of Messiah (Mt. 22:41-46; Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-44).

Notice the comments relative to these encounters (Luke 20:26, 39-40; Mark 12:34).

Notice the comments relative to these encounters (Luke 20:26, 39-40; Mark 12:34).

C. As a teacher He had the full attention of the people (Luke 19:47-48).

C. As a teacher He had the full attention of the people (Luke 19:47-48).

IV. Jesus ministered as a pastor/shepherd (Mt. 2:6; I Pet. 5:4).

IV. Jesus ministered as a pastor/shepherd (Mt. 2:6; I Pet. 5:4).

A. As a shepherd He had a heart of compassion for the people (Mt. 9:35-36; Mark 6:34; Luke 7:13).

A. As a shepherd He had a heart of compassion for the people (Mt. 9:35-36; Mark 6:34; Luke 7:13).

B. As a shepherd He was willing to search for those who were lost (Mt. 18:12-13; Luke 15:4-6; 19:10).

B. As a shepherd He was willing to search for those who were lost (Mt. 18:12-13; Luke 15:4-6; 19:10).

C. As a shepherd He was willing to minister to both the natural and spiritual needs of the people (Mt. 15:32; Mark 8:2).

C. As a shepherd He was willing to minister to both the natural and spiritual needs of the people (Mt. 15:32; Mark 8:2).

D. As a shepherd He was willing to go the way before the sheep (John 10:4).

D. As a shepherd He was willing to go the way before the sheep (John 10:4).

E. As a shepherd He was willing to lay His life down for the people (John 10:11, 17-18).

E. As a shepherd He was willing to lay His life down for the people (John 10:11, 17-18).

V. Jesus ministered as a prophet (Mt. 13:57; 14:5; 21:11, 46; Luke 7:16; John 4:19; 7:40; 9:17).

V. Jesus ministered as a prophet (Mt. 13:57; 14:5; 21:11, 46; Luke 7:16; John 4:19; 7:40; 9:17).

A. As a prophet He spoke forth the word of the Lord (Luke 24:19).

A. As a prophet He spoke forth the word of the Lord (Luke 24:19).

B. As a prophet He understood details from people’s lives (John 4:28-30).

B. As a prophet He understood details from people’s lives (John 4:28-30).

C. As a prophet He perceived what was in the hearts of men (Mt. 9:4; Mark 2:8; John 6:64).

C. As a prophet He perceived what was in the hearts of men (Mt. 9:4; Mark 2:8; John 6:64).

D. As a prophet He predicted future events.

D. As a prophet He predicted future events.

1. The destruction of the temple (Luke 21:20-24).

1. The destruction of the temple (Luke 21:20-24).

2. The signs of the end times (Mt. 24:3-44; Mark 13:1-27; Luke 21:5-36).

2. The signs of the end times (Mt. 24:3-44; Mark 13:1-27; Luke 21:5-36).

3. His own death, burial and resurrection (Mt. 12:40; 20:17-19; 27:63; Mark 8:31; John 2:19-21).

3. His own death, burial and resurrection (Mt. 12:40; 20:17-19; 27:63; Mark 8:31; John 2:19-21).

4. His desertion and betrayal by His disciples (Mt. 26:21, 31-35; John 16:32).

4. His desertion and betrayal by His disciples (Mt. 26:21, 31-35; John 16:32).

5. The coming of the Holy Spirit (John 14:25-26; 15:26-26).

5. The coming of the Holy Spirit (John 14:25-26; 15:26-26).

VI. Jesus ministered as an apostle.VI. Jesus ministered as an apostle.

A. As an apostle He was a “sent one” (John 3:16; 20:21; 4:34; 5:19; 5:30; 6:38; 8:28-29, 42; 12:44-45).

A. As an apostle He was a “sent one” (John 3:16; 20:21; 4:34; 5:19; 5:30; 6:38; 8:28-29, 42; 12:44-45).

B. As an apostle He came to represent the Father who sent Him (Luke 2:49; John 4:34; 5:19, 23, 30, 43; 7:16, 18, 28-29; 8:29, 38; 9:4; 10:38; 12:44-45, 49; 14:9-11; 16:28).

B. As an apostle He came to represent the Father who sent Him (Luke 2:49; John 4:34; 5:19, 23, 30, 43; 7:16, 18, 28-29; 8:29, 38; 9:4; 10:38; 12:44-45, 49; 14:9-11; 16:28).

C. As an apostle He came to lay the foundation for building the Church (Mt. 16:18).

C. As an apostle He came to lay the foundation for building the Church (Mt. 16:18).

Jesus had a very simple plan that involved five main steps:

Jesus had a very simple plan that involved five main steps:

1. Evangelism1. Evangelism

2. Discipleship2. Discipleship

3. Leadership Development 3. Leadership Development

4. Delegation of Authority4. Delegation of Authority

5. Follow-Up5. Follow-Up

D. As an apostle He raised up leaders and sent them out (Luke 6:13; 9:1-2; John 17:18; 20:21; Mt. 28:18-20).

D. As an apostle He raised up leaders and sent them out (Luke 6:13; 9:1-2; John 17:18; 20:21; Mt. 28:18-20).