Super

Super is a study on Christology, or what we understand about the true nature of Jesus Christ. Some Old Testament scholars might say he was a Prophet, Priest, and King. Some might try to simplify it and say he was the promised Messiah. He was all of these things and so much more. Jesus is SUPER.

Jesus is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power.  –Hebrews 1:1-5

In order for something or someone to be SUPER they need to be extraordinary, special, or out of this world!  Jesus is just that, he participated in the creation of the world and upholds it by his very words.  So when we think of Jesus we cannot just think of a child born in a manger, we should cling to the truth that Jesus is SUPER.

Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things… ¹⁷ Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect,  –Hebrews 2:14-17

It is rare for us to find something SUPER hidden in plain sight, looking normal.  We don’t expect Great Power to be disguised in humility.  But Jesus was just that, a humble carpenter with Great Purpose.

But made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.  And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross  –Philippians 2:7-8

Jesus defined being SUPER as someone who serves not as one who seeks to be served.  Jesus emphasized a primary character of God is to serve and care for His people.  True heroes are not identified by acts of greatness, they are found making right choices; humbly serving “the least of these, my brothers.”

He entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption.  –Hebrews 9:12

No greater love is known than someone who is willing to lay down their life for another.  SUPER is a love for others that is willing to make the greatest sacrifice; to fight for their freedom, to seek out justice, to advocate for their defense, to stand by their side, and to protect them from harm, even if it means paying the ultimate price.  Jesus was willing to do just that!

I Hope you will come join us for the

June Sermon Series at Johnston River of Life.