Majesty of Jesus Christ (5)

Jesus Christ shared in God’s majesty before time began

John 17:5 NIV

And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.

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Jesus Christ renounced his majesty to become a human being

Philippians 2:6–8 NIV

Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!

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Jesus Christ’s majesty seen in his earthly ministry

At the transfiguration

2 Peter 1:16 NIV

For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

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At the entry into Jerusalem

Matthew 21:9–10 NIV

The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”

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Jesus Christ’s majesty is reaffirmed through his exaltation

Jesus Christ is exalted to the throne of God’s majesty

Hebrews 1:3 NIV

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.

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A vision of the glorified Christ in his majesty

Revelation 1:13–16 NIV

and among the lampstands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. In his right hand he held seven stars, and coming out of his mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance.

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Jesus Christ’s is majestic in his absolute pre-eminence

Colossians 1:18 NIV

And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.

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Jesus Christ’s majesty is shown by his authority as judge of all

Matthew 25:31 NIV

“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne.

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All humanity will see Jesus Christ’s majesty

Matthew 26:64 NIV

“You have said so,” Jesus replied. “But I say to all of you: From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

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