CHRIST OUR HELPER

Sunday Morning:  June 3, 2001

Text: Hebrews 2:16-18  "For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.

 

17. Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

 

18. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted."

FLESH AND BLOOD

Hebrews 2:16  "For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.

IS STILL IN THE FLESH

1 John 4:2  "Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come [perfect active] in the flesh is of God:"

LITTLE CHILDREN

Hebrews 2:14  "Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;"

NOAH’S SON SHEM

Genesis 11:10  "These are the generations of Shem: Shem was an hundred years old, and begat Arphaxad two years after the flood:"

DESCENDENT OF SHEM

Genesis 11:26  "And Terah lived seventy years, and begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran."

ABRAHAM AND HIS SEED

Galatians 3:16  "Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.

TWO SONS

Galatians 4:22  "For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman."

THROUGH ISAAC

Galatians 4:28  "Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise."

HIGH PRIEST

Hebrews 2:17  "Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful [compassionate] and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation (propitious, favorable, merciful) for the sins of the people."

MERCIFUL

Luke 18:13-14  "And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful [propitious, favorable] to me a sinner. 14. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified (un-chargeable) rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted."

GOOD THINGS TO COME

Hebrews 9:11  "But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;"

ABLE TO SUCCOUR

Hebrews 2:18  "For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted."

SYMPATHIZE

Hebrews 4:14-16  "Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched [sumpaqew, sympathize] with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."

CHRIST SUFFERED

1 Peter 4:1-2  "Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2. That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God."

HELPLESSNESS

Mark 9:17-24  "And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; 18. And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not. 19. He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me. 20. And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming. 21. And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child. 22. And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help [succour] us. 23. Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 24. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help [succour] thou mine unbelief."

SHE WORSHIPPED HIM

Matthew 15:22-28  "And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. 23. But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us. 24. But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 25. Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help [succour] me. 26. But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and cast it to dogs. 27. And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. 28. Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour."

I WILL NOT FEAR

Hebrews 13:6  "So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper (succour) , and I will not fear what man shall do unto me."