Jesus Christ: Our Ultimate Prophet, Priest, and King

Devotional

Day 1: Christ as the Fulfillment of Prophet, Priest, and King

Jesus perfectly embodies the three Old Testament offices—prophet, priest, and king—uniting them in himself as the true Anointed One. In the Old Testament, prophets, priests, and kings were anointed with oil as a sign of being set apart for God’s service, but Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit without measure. He is the one who reveals God’s wisdom, makes atonement for our sins, and redeems us as our King. All our boasting and hope should rest not in our own achievements or abilities, but in Christ alone, who is our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. [03:51]

1 Corinthians 1:30-31 (ESV):
"And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, so that, as it is written, 'Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.'"

Reflection: In what area of your life are you most tempted to boast in your own strength or accomplishments, and how can you intentionally shift your focus to glory in Christ alone today?

Day 2: Christ Reveals God Fully—The Perfect Prophet

Jesus is the perfect mediator of God’s revelation, both in creation and in redemption, making the invisible God known to us. All knowledge of God—whether through the beauty of creation, the unfolding of history, or the words of Scripture—finds its source and fulfillment in Christ. He is the brightness of God’s glory and the exact image of his person, revealing the Father to us in ways no one else can. When we seek to know God, we must look to Christ, for he alone is the true and infallible revealer of God’s heart and will. [15:45]

Hebrews 1:1-3 (ESV):
"Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He 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. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high."

Reflection: When you desire to know God’s will or character, do you turn first to Christ and his Word, or do you look elsewhere? How can you make Christ your primary source of truth this week?

Day 3: Christ’s Prophetic Work Continues Through His Word and Spirit

Jesus continues his prophetic ministry from heaven by sending the Holy Spirit, who inspires, illuminates, convicts, and sanctifies his people through the Word. The Holy Spirit, sent by Christ, enables us to understand Scripture, convicts us of sin, and sets us apart for God’s purposes. The living Word and the Spirit always work together—never the Word without the Spirit, never the Spirit without the Word. Even when we feel inadequate to understand or teach God’s Word, we can trust that Christ is at work through his Spirit, making his truth known and transforming lives. [43:05]

John 16:12-15 (ESV):
"I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you."

Reflection: Before you read or share God’s Word today, will you pause and ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate and apply it to your heart and to those you influence?

Day 4: Believers as Prophetic Witnesses—Republishing Christ’s Message

By union with Christ and the indwelling of his Spirit, every believer is called to be a prophetic witness—not by giving new revelation, but by faithfully proclaiming the finished work and message of Christ. Our task is to convince, rebuke, and exhort with all patience and teaching, always pointing others to the fullness and finality of redemption found in Jesus. We are to speak the truth of the gospel with gentleness and perseverance, applying it first to our own lives and then to those around us, trusting that God’s Word is sufficient and complete. [46:01]

2 Timothy 4:2 (ESV):
"Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching."

Reflection: Who in your life needs to hear the truth of Christ’s finished work, and how can you share it with patience and love this week?

Day 5: The Endless Revelation of Christ in Glory

In eternity, Christ will continue to reveal the infinite glory of the Father to us, and our joy will be to know God ever more deeply through him. Even in heaven, as glorified and redeemed people, we will remain finite and will need Christ as our mediator to behold and understand the fullness of God’s majesty. The Lamb will be our light, and the knowledge of God will be our delight forever. If all of heaven is the endless unfolding of God’s glory in Christ, let us begin now to seek and savor him, preparing our hearts for the joy that awaits. [57:56]

Revelation 21:22-23 (ESV):
"And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb."

Reflection: What is one way you can intentionally pursue knowing Christ more deeply today, as a foretaste of the endless joy of seeing his glory in eternity?

Sermon Summary

Tonight’s study focused on the profound reality that Jesus Christ is our Prophet, Priest, and King—the three anointed offices of the Old Testament, now perfectly fulfilled and united in Him. The title “Christ” means “Anointed One,” and in the Old Testament, prophets, priests, and kings were anointed with oil as a sign of God’s favor and calling. These offices were mere shadows, pointing forward to the One who would embody all three roles in their fullness. Jesus was not anointed with oil, but with the Holy Spirit without measure, and He alone mediates God’s wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption to us.

Humanity was originally created to reflect these three offices: to know God as a prophet, to walk in righteousness as a priest, and to exercise dominion as a king. But through the fall, we lost this threefold dignity—becoming ignorant, unrighteous, and enslaved. Thus, we need Christ as our Prophet to reveal God, as our Priest to atone for sin, and as our King to deliver us from death and restore us to our intended glory.

A prophet is a mediator of divine revelation, and Christ is the perfect Prophet, mediating all of God’s revelation—both general (in creation) and special (in Scripture). Even before His incarnation, Christ was the Logos, the eternal Word, the perfect expression of the Father’s knowledge and love. All Old Testament revelation, from Abraham’s encounters to the words of the prophets, was mediated by Christ. The entire Old Testament points to Him—His suffering, death, resurrection, and the glory that would follow.

In His earthly ministry, Jesus revealed the Father perfectly in His person, words, and works. Unlike the prophets of old, He spoke with inherent authority, as the very Word of God, not merely as a recipient of revelation. His prophetic work continues now from heaven, through the Holy Spirit, inspiring the apostles, illuminating believers, convicting sinners, and sanctifying the church. Every believer, united to Christ, participates in this prophetic ministry—not by giving new revelation, but by faithfully proclaiming the finished and final message of Christ.

This prophetic office will continue for all eternity. In heaven, Christ will forever reveal the infinite glory of the Father to us. Our joy will be to know God through Christ, the visible image of the invisible God. Therefore, let us glory not in our own achievements, but in Christ alone, and prepare for heaven by seeking to know Him now, through His Word and Spirit.

Key Takeaways

1. Christ as the Fulfillment of the Anointed Offices Jesus uniquely fulfills the roles of Prophet, Priest, and King, which were only foreshadowed in the Old Testament. He is the only one anointed with the Holy Spirit without measure, perfectly mediating God’s wisdom, righteousness, and redemption to us. This means our relationship with God is entirely dependent on Christ’s work, not our own efforts or achievements. Our greatest boast should be in Him, not in ourselves or others. [03:51]
2. The Human Need for a Divine Mediator Humanity was created to know God, walk in righteousness, and exercise dominion, but the fall shattered these capacities. Sin darkens our understanding, corrupts our desires, and enslaves us to misery and death. Only Christ, as our Prophet, Priest, and King, can restore us—revealing God, atoning for sin, and delivering us from bondage. This highlights our utter dependence on Christ for every aspect of salvation and spiritual life. [09:36]
3. Christ as the Source and Focus of All Revelation All true knowledge of God—whether through creation or Scripture—comes through Christ, the eternal Logos. Even the Old Testament saints encountered God through Him, and all prophecy ultimately points to His suffering and glory. To read Scripture rightly is to see Christ at its center; apart from Him, all other sources of knowledge about God are incomplete or misleading. [24:48]
4. The Ongoing Prophetic Ministry of Christ through the Spirit Christ’s prophetic work did not end with His earthly ministry; it continues as He reigns in heaven, sending the Holy Spirit to inspire, illuminate, convict, and sanctify. The Spirit never works apart from the Word, and the Word is never rightly understood apart from the Spirit. This means that every encounter with Scripture is a living encounter with Christ, who continues to teach and transform His people. [43:05]
5. The Finality and Fullness of Christ’s Revelation and Redemption There is no new revelation beyond what God has given in Christ; His death, resurrection, and exaltation are the fullness and finality of both redemption and revelation. Believers participate in Christ’s prophetic office by faithfully proclaiming this finished message, not by seeking new words from God. In eternity, Christ will forever reveal the infinite glory of the Father, and our joy will be to know Him more and more.

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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[01:33] - The Anointed Offices: Prophet, Priest, and King
[03:03] - Christ as Wisdom, Righteousness, and Redemption
[04:36] - Boasting in Christ Alone
[06:39] - Humanity’s Original Threefold Office
[08:57] - The Fall and Our Need for a Mediator
[10:50] - Why Fallen Man Needs a Prophet
[12:56] - Christ as Mediator of All Revelation
[15:45] - Christ Reveals the Father in Creation, Providence, and Redemption
[18:20] - The Eternal Logos: Christ Before Incarnation
[21:14] - The Old Testament Prophets Spoke of Christ
[24:48] - Reading the Old Testament in Light of Christ
[28:04] - Christ’s Earthly Prophetic Ministry
[35:45] - Christ’s Prophetic Work in His Heavenly Session
[43:05] - The Word and the Spirit: Christ’s Ongoing Ministry
[45:11] - Believers as Prophetic Witnesses
[47:10] - The Fullness and Finality of Christ’s Revelation
[53:00] - Christ’s Prophetic Office in Heaven
[57:12] - The Lamb is the Light of Heaven
[57:56] - Preparing for Heaven by Knowing Christ Now

Bible Study Guide

Bible Study Discussion Guide: Christ Our Prophet, Priest, and King

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Bible Reading

1 Corinthians 1:30-31

"But of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—that, as it is written, 'He who glories, let him glory in the Lord.'"

Hebrews 1:1-4

"God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they."

Luke 24:44-47

"Then He said to them, 'These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.' And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures. Then He said to them, 'Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.'"

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Observation Questions

According to 1 Corinthians 1:30-31, what specific roles does Christ fulfill for us, and what should be our response to this?
In Hebrews 1:1-4, how does the way God speaks to us now differ from how He spoke in the past?
In Luke 24:44-47, what does Jesus say about the Old Testament Scriptures and how they relate to Him?
The sermon says that Jesus was anointed not with oil, but with the Holy Spirit without measure. What does this mean, and how is it different from Old Testament anointings? [[01:33]]

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Interpretation Questions

The sermon teaches that humanity was created to reflect the offices of prophet, priest, and king, but lost this through the fall. What does it mean for us to have lost this "threefold dignity," and how does Christ restore it? [[06:39]]
Why is it important that all revelation—both general (creation) and special (Scripture)—comes through Christ? How does this shape the way we read the Bible and understand God? [[12:56]]
The sermon says that Christ’s prophetic work continues today through the Holy Spirit, especially as we read Scripture. What does it look like for believers to experience Christ’s ongoing prophetic ministry in their daily lives? [[43:05]]
The sermon claims that there is no new revelation beyond what God has given in Christ. How should this affect our attitude toward claims of new prophecies or revelations today? [[47:10]]

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Application Questions

The sermon challenges us to "glory not in our own achievements, but in Christ alone." In what areas of your life are you tempted to boast in yourself or others instead of Christ? How can you shift your focus this week? [[04:36]]
If Christ is the only true mediator who reveals God, how does this affect the way you seek spiritual guidance or knowledge? Are there people, books, or sources you tend to rely on more than Christ and His Word? [[16:48]]
The sermon says that every believer participates in Christ’s prophetic ministry by proclaiming the finished message of Christ. What are some practical ways you can share the message of Christ with others this month? [[45:11]]
Since Christ’s prophetic work continues through the Holy Spirit as we read Scripture, what is one step you can take to approach your Bible reading with more expectation and dependence on the Spirit? [[43:05]]
The sermon teaches that in heaven, our joy will be to know God through Christ forever. How does this eternal perspective change the way you value knowing Christ now? Are there habits or priorities you want to adjust in light of this? [[57:56]]
The sermon says that the Spirit never works apart from the Word, and the Word is never rightly understood apart from the Spirit. Have you ever tried to read the Bible without prayer or dependence on the Spirit? What difference did it make? [[43:05]]
The message encourages us to prepare for heaven by seeking to know Christ now. What is one specific way you can pursue knowing Christ more deeply this week—through prayer, Scripture, worship, or another practice? [[57:56]]

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Sermon Clips

Everything in the Old Testament pictures Christ, and Christ is the fulfillment of them. But Christ isn't just a prophet. He isn't just the king. He isn't just the high priest. He's all three to one. There never was anything like that in the Old Testament. Jesus Christ was anointed not with oil, but with the Holy Spirit. That's the second blank, the Holy Spirit. Beyond measure, and that's the third blank, measure. John 3 .34 is a reference for that. You'll see where John speaks of Jesus in saying that the one who would declare the Father to us would be anointed by the Spirit, and that without measure. In other words, without any limitations, the Holy Spirit was poured out on Christ all throughout his earthly ministry. [00:01:56] (49 seconds)

But does not a prophet speak and declare God to us, carries the very words of God? Well, Christ became our wisdom. He is our prophet. And righteousness and sanctification. But a priest makes atonement, right? Makes sacrifice for the people so that we can be viewed as righteous before God. He sets apart the people of God. So Christ is not only our prophet, but he's also our priest. And then in 31, at the end of 30, he says, and redemption. What does a king do but redeems and saves his people, right? Christ is our prophet. He is our priest and our king. [00:03:15] (43 seconds)

It was Christ on the cross, and the cross is the greatest revelation of both the holiness of God and also the love of God, right? We see that God hates sin and he must deal with sin, but we also see that God loves man and he substituted his own Son to take the place of man to bear his holy wrath, right? Hebrews 1, 3 says, speaking of Christ, who being the brightness of his glory in the express image of his person. Christ is the brightness of the glory of God. He's the exact image of the person of God who's invisible, right? But Christ is the visible representation of that. He is the full revelation of God in both special revelation and general revelation. [00:15:22] (51 seconds)

When Isaiah saw the Lord sitting on his throne, we had Caleb preach a wonderful sermon on that a few weeks back. Isaiah 6, he saw Christ. And we know that from John 12, 41. It says that Christ was the one who was on the throne. Isaiah saw the glory and spoke of the glory of Christ. The rock that sustained Israel in the wilderness from where the living water flowed was none other but who? Christ. We find that in 1 Corinthians 10 .4. Christ was a rock that sustained Israel. Christ is the embodiment of the law. He's the end of the law. He's the sum of the law, Romans 10 .4, and its giver, James 4 .12. There's only one law giver, right? Christ, the very logos, the very expression of God, whose character, the law, is but a transcript. [00:20:19] (56 seconds)

When the Old Testament prophets spoke, it was by the Spirit of Christ about Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. This is so important. When any of the Old Testament prophets spoke, they spoke, first of all, by the Spirit of Christ, and what they spoke about was the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. All throughout the Old Testament. Let's look at 1 Peter 1 .10 -12. This is on the back here. Of this salvation, the salvation that we've received, the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you? They were prophesying of the grace that we would experience in Jesus Christ. Verse 11. Searching what or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ, who was in them, was indicating when he testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. [00:21:14] (64 seconds)

Then he said to them, These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the law of Moses and the prophets and the Psalms concerning me. That means all of scripture, the law, the prophets, and the writings was shorthand for the Old Testament scriptures. And he opened their understanding that they may comprehend the scriptures. Because if you're not reading the Old Testament in the light of Christ, you're reading it wrong. You're missing the point. Then he said to them, Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day. And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name to all nations beginning at Jerusalem. [00:24:19] (51 seconds)

Unlike the prophets, Jesus had the source of all knowledge and power within him. He exercised his prophetic office immediately with direct, that's the second blank, direct personal authority. In other words, he spoke as the word of God. He didn't wait to hear the word of God and then proclaim it. He was the word of God. He spoke with authority, not as the scribes, not as men. In the Old Testament, when you read about the prophets, they'll say, And the Spirit of the Lord came upon somebody and he prophesied, right? Christ never had to wait on that, right? Spirit was always with them and he spoke from within. The word of God did not come to Christ. He himself is the word. Jesus was not inspired. That's the third blank, inspired. He was the inspirer, right? [00:30:35] (72 seconds)

You can fully trust the promises of Christ because he speaks directly. He speaks infallibly. He speaks from within of his own experience, because he is God. Bible point number six, Christ's prophetic work continues in his heavenly ascension and session. Last week, we looked at the stages of Christ's exaltation, and we mentioned how he began in his quickening and resurrection, then his ascension to heaven, and in his heavenly session whereby he rules over both the earth and the heavens currently. And it's going to be finalized, of course, in his coming judgment, right? Which is the high point of his exaltation. Well, his prophetic work continues in his heavenly session as he's seated at the right hand of God. [00:35:07] (52 seconds)

The fullness and finality of redemption in Christ are inextricably, which means you can't tear them apart, inextricably bound to the fullness and finality of his revelation. That's the fourth blank, revelation. What more can God reveal to us than what he's revealed to us on the cross? Can you think of a better revelation of God's holiness than what we saw on the cross? Can you think of a greater revelation of his love than what we see in Jesus Christ on the cross? No. The fullness and finality of redemption is linked, joined hip to hip, the fullness and finality of his revelation. [00:46:48] (42 seconds)