Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Mind of Christ - Heavenly Mission (part I)

July 6th, 2011
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A. Jesus possessed a firm belief that he had been sent by the Father into the world for the specific purpose of bringing the lost to salvation.

1. He believed that he was on a Heavenly mission in His Father’s behalf.

• Luke 2:49 - "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?
• John 6:38 - For I have come down from heaven

2. He believed that the purpose of this Heavenly mission was to bring the lost to salvation.

• John 3:17  - God sent his son to save the world through him.
• Luke 19:10 - For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.
• Matthew 9:13 - I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners
• 1 Timothy 1:15 - Jesus came into the world to save sinners
• 1 John 3:5 - He appeared so that he might take away our sins

Key Phrase: Jesus purpose of this Heavenly mission was to bring the lost to salvation