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The Days of the Messiah in His Flesh: His Perfect Obedience to the One True God

A comprehensive Bible study outline focusing on the dual nature of Jesus Christ, exploring how the one true God manifested in human flesh to live a life of perfect, sinless obedience as the Son.

1. The Mystery of the Incarnation: God Manifest in the Flesh

1.1 The Identity of the One True God in Christ

Verses: 1 Timothy 3:16; John 1:1; John 1:14
  • The eternal Spirit of God tabernacled in genuine human flesh.
  • Jesus is not a second divine person, but the one true God Himself revealed in humanity.

1.2 Understanding the Father and the Son

Verses: John 14:9-10; Galatians 4:4
  • The term 'Father' refers to the omnipresent deity, while 'Son' refers to the human manifestation begotten in time.
  • The distinction between Father and Son is a distinction of deity and humanity, not of separate persons.

2. The Reality of His Human Obedience

2.1 The Submission of the Human Will

Verses: Luke 22:42; Hebrews 5:7-8
  • As a real man, Jesus possessed a human will that had to submit to the divine will of the Father.
  • His prayers represent the genuine dependence of the human nature upon the indwelling Spirit of God.

2.2 Overcoming Temptation and Suffering

Verses: Hebrews 4:15; Philippians 2:8
  • Jesus was tempted in all points as we are, yet remained completely without sin.
  • His obedience was perfected through suffering, demonstrating the triumph of the Spirit over the flesh.

3. The Redemptive Purpose of His Obedience

3.1 The One Mediator and Representative

Verses: 1 Timothy 2:5; Romans 5:19
  • Only a sinless human could serve as the mediator to reconcile humanity to God.
  • Through the obedience of the one man, Jesus Christ, many are made righteous.

3.2 Fulfilling the Law of Righteousness

Verses: Matthew 3:15; Matthew 5:17
  • Jesus perfectly kept every commandment of the Law, fulfilling all righteousness on our behalf.
  • His active obedience established the new covenant, satisfying the righteous demands of the law.

4. The Exaltation of the Obedient Son

4.1 The Supreme Name and Authority

Verses: Philippians 2:9-11; Acts 2:36
  • Because of His perfect obedience unto death, the human manifestation has been highly exalted.
  • The name of Jesus is revealed as the single name of authority for salvation and worship.

4.2 One Throne and One Lord

Verses: Revelation 4:2; Revelation 22:3-4
  • In heaven, there is only one throne, occupied by the one true God who is Jesus Christ.
  • The glorified humanity of Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God for all eternity.