Praying to Jesus
Intro:
“Just a Little talk with Jesus”
This song caused an uproar in the church – anger, division
Anecdote:
Elder opposed (not what we do) then supported – experienced it and found nothing wrong with it.
1. The supremacy of God (Jehovah)
Eph 4:1-6 — Heb 1:8-9 — 1 Cor 15:27-28 — 1 Cor 11:1-3
2. Jesus second only to God (right hand)
Psalm 110:1 — Acts 7:54-56 — 1 Peter 3:21-22
3. Equal
Power to forgive sin
Jehovah – 2 Samuel 12:1, 5, 7, 13-14
Jesus – Matt. 9:1-7
Creation
Jehovah – Psalm 33:6-9
Jesus – John 1:1-3, 14
Resurrection
Jehovah – 1 Cor. 6:14
Jesus – John 6:40, John 10:17-18
4. That equally extends to Prayer
Tabernacle Heb. 9:1-5 — (types and shadows)
Christ our High Priest
Exodus 30:1, 6-8 — Rev. 8:3-4
Christ continually presents our prayers in Heaven
To pray to One is to Pray to Both
5. Scripture authorizes pray directed to Jesus
Necessary Inference – Matt. 9:1-7 — Matt 28: 18-20
Approved example – Acts 7:59-60 — Rev 22:20-21
Command or Direct – 1 John 5:13-15 — John 14:13-15
Conclusion:
Anecdote one: Discussion with J.W. in mission field
Anecdote two: Discussion, Jesus prayed “father” – Lord’s prayer
Jehovah is our father but Jesus is also
Matt 1:1 – Jesus – Joseph, David, Abraham
(lost) – Isaiah 9:6