For our first parable today, notice the picture above of the wise men bringing three gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the Lord Jesus. Matthew 2:11 says And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped Him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto Him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
These three gifts were presented to our Lord Jesus recognizing His three titles (prophet, priest, and king). Jesus was a prophet on the earth, a priest in heaven, and will be a king ruling with a rod of iron during the millennial kingdom of heaven on earth and ruling with peace in the kingdom of God. Jesus is a prophet, priest, and king. Jesus is a better prophet than Moses, a better priest than Aaron after the order of Melchizedek, and a better king than David.
Myrrh represents the Lord Jesus as a prophet on earth who speaks God's word and fulfills prophecy through his sacrifice on the cross of Calvary. Myrrh is the most sobering gift. Myrrh is used primarily as an embalming oil for burial that acts as a preservative to prevent deterioration and a means to manage the odor of decay. Myrrh symbolizes Jesus' humanity and foreshadows his suffering and death on the cross of Calvary. Historically, prophets were often rejected and killed, and myrrh serves as a gift of foreshadowing for Jesus' role as a prophet on earth who would ultimately sacrifice himself on the cross of Calvary to save lost sinners.
Frankincense represents the Lord Jesus as a priest in heaven who offers himself as a sacrifice for ever after the order of Melchisedec and intercedes for humanity. Frankincense was the sacred substance and aromatic resin exclusively used by priests to facilitate a connection between God and humanity. Only priests were authorized to burn frankincense in the sanctuary. By receiving the gift of frankincense, the Lord Jesus is identified as the Great High Priest who acts as the ultimate mediator between God and humanity.
Frankincense is the key ingredient in temple incense. It's rising smoke symbolizes the prayers of the people ascending to God. As the Great High Priest for ever, the Lord Jesus is seen as the intercessor who continuously offers prayers and intercedes on behalf of humanity. Hebrews 7:25 says Wherefore he (Jesus) is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. Psalm 110:4 prophesied that the Lord Jesus would be a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek, a role reaffirmed by the gift of frankincense. The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent. Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
Gold represents the Lord Jesus as a king ruling with a rod of iron during the millennial kingdom of heaven on earth and ruling with peace in the kingdom of God. Gold is the standard gift given to honor royalty. The gift of gold acknowledged the Lord Jesus' sovereign dominion and right to rule for ever as King of kings and Lord of lords. Revelation 19:16 says And he (Jesus) hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
The Lord Jesus is a prophet, priest, and king. Deuteronomy 18:15 says that Jesus is a prophet saying The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto Him ye shall hearken. Psalm 110:4 says that Jesus is a priest saying The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. Revelation 11:15 says that Jesus is a king for ever saying And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ; and He shall reign for ever and ever.
For our second parable today, when you look at the picture above of a wicked son getting saved with Jesus before his father dies, realize the importance of going into all the world to save souls for Jesus. Proverbs 11:30 says The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Jesus said at Mark 16:15 Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
I pray in Jesus name that the following blessed true story about the picture above blesses everyone. One time a man had seven sons. And on his death bed, he called every son by his bedside. He said to the first son, goodnight son, I'll see you in the morning. Then the next son came by the bedside and the father said again goodnight son, I'll see you in the morning. The father also gave these sons good advice.
But his last son was a real rebel, a wild and crazy kid. And when this last son got by the bed of his father, his father took him by the hand and said goodbye son. And this last rebellious son began to cry and said, papa, papa, you told everyone else, goodnight son, I'll see you in the morning. You told me goodbye, what's wrong papa. The father said, son, they're all saved, I'll see them in the morning, but you're not saved, I'll never see you again. So for you it's goodbye son. After hearing this, the rebellious son dropped on his knees and begged God to save him and Jesus gloriously saved that rebellious child. Then the last words out of the father's mouth before he died were goodnight son, I'll see you in the morning. Like these sons, get saved, repent, decide to stop sinning, confess that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel that Jesus died on the cross for you, was buried, and rose again.
For our second parable today, when you look at the picture above of a wicked son getting saved with Jesus before his father dies, realize the importance of going into all the world to save souls for Jesus. Proverbs 11:30 says The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Jesus said at Mark 16:15 Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
I pray in Jesus name that the following blessed true story about the picture above blesses everyone. One time a man had seven sons. And on his death bed, he called every son by his bedside. He said to the first son, goodnight son, I'll see you in the morning. Then the next son came by the bedside and the father said again goodnight son, I'll see you in the morning. The father also gave these sons good advice.
But his last son was a real rebel, a wild and crazy kid. And when this last son got by the bed of his father, his father took him by the hand and said goodbye son. And this last rebellious son began to cry and said, papa, papa, you told everyone else, goodnight son, I'll see you in the morning. You told me goodbye, what's wrong papa. The father said, son, they're all saved, I'll see them in the morning, but you're not saved, I'll never see you again. So for you it's goodbye son. After hearing this, the rebellious son dropped on his knees and begged God to save him and Jesus gloriously saved that rebellious child. Then the last words out of the father's mouth before he died were goodnight son, I'll see you in the morning. Like these sons, get saved, repent, decide to stop sinning, confess that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel that Jesus died on the cross for you, was buried, and rose again.
The Six Questions From Psalm 34
Who What Whom When How And Why
For our third parable today, let's look at the six questions from Psalm 34:1 that are who, what, whom, when, how, and why. Psalm 34:1 says (who), I (what), will bless (whom), the Lord (when), at all times: (how), his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Finally (why), because we love the Lord Jesus.
When you don't feel like praising God, give God a sacrifice of praise. Hebrews 13:15 says By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. When you praise and bless the Lord Jesus, your enemies will flee from you. Proverbs 28:1 says The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. According to this blessed promise, I ain't chasing the devil, but he runs away anyhow. Psalm 68:1 says Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered: let them also that hate Him flee before Him.
For our fourth and fifth parables today, we see pictured above Adam and Eve leaving the garden of Eden and a box of morton salt. Let's begin with the picture of Adam and Eve and ask a question that we hear a lot from people in this world when they say What would the world be like if Adam and Eve didn't sin? The answer is the same troubled world it has always been because you, I, and everyone, except the Lord Jesus, would've sinned. Romans 3:23 says For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. Adam could not save this world because only the Lord Jesus can save this troubled world. This is proven by John 14:6 where Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Genesis 5:1 lists the book of the generations of Adam where men died. Matthew 1:1 lists the book of the generation of Jesus Christ where no one's death is recorded. Study Genesis 5 and Matthew 1 and note the many deaths listed at Genesis 5 from Adam and no deaths listed with Jesus at Matthew 1 (truly incredible that no one dies with Jesus). A sin nature with death comes from Adam while eternal life and peace comes from Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:22 explains the difference between Adam's book of the generations and Jesus' book of the generation. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. Romans 5:17 says For if by one man's offence (Adam) death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.
Notice the picture above of a box of morton salt and ask this question to your friends. What woman in the bible is not named, died, was never buried, and her graveclothes can be found in the grocery store? If after you say this the person needs another hint tell them she's the only woman Jesus said to remember. The answer is Lot's wife. Jesus said Remember Lot's wife and the graveclothes of Lot's wife (a pillar of salt) can be found in the grocery store. While I'm at it, here's some more biblical questions for all my friends. Who in the bible had no parents? Joshua son of Nun. What was Isaiah's horse called? Isme because Isaiah said Whoa Isme.
A man had a horse that he taught to run when a person said Hallelujah and to stop when a person said Amen. This man let his friend ride his horse telling him he needs to say Hallelujah and Amen to get the horse to run and stop. The friend got on the horse and shouted Hallelujah and when the horse was running toward a steep cliff, the friend forgot that he had to say Amen to stop the horse and kept saying Whoa, Whoa, but right before the horse reached the cliff, the friend remembered to say Amen, and the horse stopped right at the edge of the cliff. The friend was so happy that the horse stopped that he shouted Hallelujah.
I pray in Jesus name that this bible study blesses multitudes everywhere with great joy, peace, and strength. Feel free to email Brother Bob anytime at rz9tlm@gmail.com or write to Brother Bob Malkin, 2233 Pinetree Lane, Apt. N., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. (614) 746-7071. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name.
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