Why Did Jesus Leave?

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

    1. Let us draw near to God

      • V. 22 With a sincere heart and full assurance of faith.

    2. Hold fast to our Hope

      • V. 23 hold onto hope without wavering

      • Our hope is based upon a sure foundation.

    3. Encourage one another

      • V. 24 spur one another on towards love and good deeds

        • 1 Peter 2:9…

    4. 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