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The Coming Coronation

Kingdom of God Jesus' Authority Jesus' Preeminence

Source: Facebook

Contributed By: Illustration Exchange | Date Posted: 2023-05-11

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:15 ; Hebrews 1:8

Author: Amir Tsarfati
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ILLUSTRATION

"Coronation fever is beginning to die down here in London. I must admit, it was quite a spectacular event. So much history. So much tradition. So much pomp. The world was drawn into this ceremony that placed a crown on the head of King Charles III. But as I watched, I couldn’t help but think of the future ..."


[Amir Tsarfati is an Israeli public figure, author, Bible teacher, and Middle East news correspondent/commentator. He is known for his Bible prophecy teachings, his insight into world events, and his fiction and non-fiction books. He is founder and president of Behold Israel.]

APPLICATION

"A day is soon coming when there will be another coronation. When the crown is placed on the King’s head, it will not just be the symbol of His authority over one nation. Instead, this person will be crowned as King of all kings. Think of the pageantry of Charles’s coronation. Now picture in your mind what we will see as we watch our King, Jesus, take His rightful seat on His throne in Jerusalem! I can barely imagine it. And I know that whatever I see in my mind will pale against the actual event. What a day that will be!" - Amir Tsarfati

"For, At just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of all kings and Lord of all lords" (1 Timothy 6:15, NLT).

"But of the Son he says, 'Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom'" (1 Timothy 1:8, ESV).

Step Down From Your Pedestal

Confession Humility Jesus' Preeminence

Source: Martin Luther

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Contributed By: Vince Putnam | Date Posted: 2023-03-17

Scripture: John 3:30 ; 1 Corinthians 3:4

Author: Vince Putnam
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ILLUSTRATION

"I desire above all things that my name should be
concealed, and that none be called by the name of
Lutheran; but of Christian.  What is Luther?  My
doctrine is not mine, but Christ's. I was not crucified
for any. How comes it to pass, that I, who am but
a filthy, stinking bag of worms; that any of the
sons of God should be denominated from my name?
Away with these schismatical names!  Let us be
denominated from Christ, from whom alone we
have our doctrine." — Martin Luther

As Luther wrote on the topic of naming a church after him, he suggested that the church would have to be named "filthy, stinking bag of worms," because that is what he was. 

Inevitably Luther's followers did name a church after him, against his wishes. I guess they thought that "Lutheran Church" had a better ring to it than "Filthy, Stinking, Bag of Worms Church."

APPLICATION

Luther understood that he was a poor example of righteousness, and therefore was not worthy of being the namesake of a church or movement. 

He considered himself an example of nothing more than a sinner saved by God's grace. Jesus alone is our model of righteouness. Jesus alone is our example of what is truly good. Jesus alone is the one who saves. 

Anyone else placed upon a pedestal will be knocked off. So we might as well follow Luther's example and step on down ourselves. Confessing our sins and our brokeness to others makes us examples of God's Grace. In doing so, we take ourselves off the pedastol, and place Jesus in His rightful place upon it.

"He must increase, but I must decrease" (John 3:30, ESV).

"For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted" (Luke 18:14, ESV).

"For when one says, “I follow Paul,' and another, 'I follow Apollos,' are you not mere human beings?" (1 Corinthians 3:4, NIV).

Forget What's Behind

Jesus' Preeminence Followership Worry

Contributed By: Illustration Exchange | Date Posted: 2019-02-01

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Author: Mitchell Dillon
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ILLUSTRATION

As I sat on my assigned snowmobile listening to the instructor's briefing, I noticed that something was missing.  My machine didn't have a rearview mirror. As I looked around at the other students, I didn't see one on any of their machines, either.  In fact, the only snowmobile equipped with side rearview mirrors was the instructors.  When I asked the instructor the reason for this, he explained that the outfitter didn't want us to be distracted by what was behind us, but to keep our eyes on the leader.

APPLICATION

Don’t allow what has happened in your past to distract you from following your leader, Jesus.

"...I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us" (Philippians 3:13-14). 

The Missing Piece

Apologetics Purpose Jesus' Preeminence

Contributed By: Illustration Exchange | Date Posted: 2016-01-08

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 ; Matthew 5:6

Author: Illustration Exchange
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Christ At The Center

Devotion Headship Jesus' Preeminence

Contributed By: Jon Winkelman | Date Posted: 2015-07-09

Scripture: Colossians 1:16

Author: Jon Winkelman
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Why Jesus Is Better Than Santa

Christmas Jesus' Authority Jesus' Preeminence

Contributed By: Barnett Gushin | Date Posted: 2015-05-08

Author: unknown
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Scandinavia Best Place To Be A Mom

Motherhood Jesus' Preeminence Hope

Contributed By: Barnett Gushin | Date Posted: 2015-05-07

Scripture: Matthew 7:24 ; Ephesians 5:25

Author: Barnett Gushin
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Stealing Baby Jesus

Jesus' Preeminence Doctrine-False Christmas

Contributed By: Illustration Exchange | Date Posted: 2014-12-10

Scripture: Colossians 1:12

Author: Illustration Exchange
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Building a Golden Toilet

Heaven Value (True Worth) Jesus' Preeminence

Contributed By: Illustration Exchange | Date Posted: 2014-09-26

Scripture: Revelation 21:21

Author: JONATHAN CHENG / Illustration Exchange
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A Theory of Everything

Meaning of Life Science Jesus' Preeminence

Contributed By: Illustration Exchange | Date Posted: 2013-10-18

Scripture: Genesis 1:1 ; Colossians 1:19

Author: Dr. Richard Swenson
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