October 6, 2024

Whatever he says to you, do

Preacher:
Series:
Passage: Genesis 41:55, Matthew 12:46-50
Service Type:

Introduction

  • To look at one verse – appropriate for a Communion Service
    • Words in the Old Testament and the New Testament
    • Reading: Genesis 41:55
  • Pharaoh speaking about Joseph – a pagan man speaking about a man of God
    • Jesus told the Pharisees that the Old Testament testified of Him
    • These words of Pharaoh are pointing forth to Jesus Christ
  • Words
    • Spoken by Mary at the Wedding of Cana (John 2:5) – explanation
    • Prophetic words for us
      • We should obey His words/commands/teachings
      • Some of Jesus words are very hard – examples
  • Overview:
    • The typological significance of Pharaoh’s words
    • The prophetic significance of Mary’s words
  • Communion is not optional but an ordinance
    • Some have rules regarding this – example
    • Not to attend (without valid reason) is a disobedience to the command of Jesus Christ

The typological significance of Pharaoh’s words

  • Scripture is a continual revelation of Jesus Christ
    • Example of OT Scholar James Hamilton
    • Promises in the Old Testament fulfilled in the New Testament
    • Patterns of people – Joseph as a type of Jesus Christ
  • Whatever he says to you, do
    • The Egyptians needed to know that Joseph was the provider/had the answer
    • Quote from Spurgeon
      • The King’s representative
      • Invested with absolute authority
      • The King could only be approached by Joseph
      • Joseph was worthy of obedience
    • All point towards Jesus – examples
  • We should read the Old Testament slowly, to learn more about Jesus Christ
    • If Joseph was worthy of such reverence, how much the Lord Jesus Christ?
    • We must live a life of obedience to Jesus
  • There was an abundance of bread (Gen 41:49)
    • God had provided beyond measure
    • The bread at the Communion table is representative of the abundant life in Christ
      • Isaiah 55:1
  • Come to Jesus – there is abundance with Him

The prophetic significance of Mary’s words

  • The wedding of Cana: the first miracle performed by Jesus – explanation
    • At the start of Jesus’ ministry, His mind was on the end of His ministry
    • He was gracious
    • Mary receives His words
  • Mary’s words has power, through Jesus Christ
    • The word of God ought to have power over us
      • It is the message and not the messenger that is import
    • Jesus’ words should be obeyed – even if mundane
      • Blessing came through obeying Jesus words
  • Jesus’ word to us
    • May not be exciting – examples
    • May be hard/difficult – examples
    • Whatever he says to you, do

Closing Remarks

  • Whoever does the will of God – is part of God’s family (Matt 12:46-50)
    • Communion is a time to remember Jesus’ obedience to the word of God
    • Communion is a time to remember all that Jesus has done for us
    • Jesus’ normal way of working was to use others
      • God often works through human agency – example
      • God loves to use His people
  • Whatever he says to you, do