Advent Midweek Catechism-Based Series
Did you know that “Christ” is not the last name of Jesus? It’s a title that means “The Anointed One.” In the Old Testament there were three main offices, jobs, or positions that people were “anointed into.” Oil was poured over the heads of prophets, high priests, and kings at the beginning of their service. Yet there were prophecies of a better Anointed One who was yet to come. In Hebrew, he was called the Messiah, and in Greek, the Christ. He would be the perfect prophet, priest, and king, preaching God’s word, offering a better sacrifice, and ruling for all time. This Advent season, we will explore some of the Old Testament prophecies of the Savior who would come, foretold as prophet, priest, and king. The threefold office of Christ will also be a helpful review of the catechism during these Advent midweek services. This series was inspired by suggestions from the book “Sermon Texts,” published by Northwestern Publish House and edited by Ernst Wendland.
-Pastor Marques Nelson
Christ’s Offices Foretold: Prophet, Priest, and King.
An Advent Series based on the Catechism
Foretold as Prophet
Sermon Text: Deuteronomy 18:18,19
Supporting Passages: Luke 8:1; Isaiah 61:1
Foretold as Priest
Sermon Text: Psalm 110:4
Supporting Passages: Hebrews 3:1; Hebrews 7:26,27; John 1:29
Foretold as King
Sermon Text: Psalm 2
Supporting Passages: John 18:36,37
