Sermon Title: Seated Savior: The Gospel of Done
Scripture References: Hebrews 1:1-3, 13; Hebrews 8:1; Hebrews 10:11-14; Acts 1:3-11; John 19:30; Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 8:18-25
Intro: Good morning. We continue exploring the implications of the Gospel, the good news that Jesus is alive. Last week focused on His mission given to us. But after Jesus rose, He didn't stay physically on earth. Where is He now and what is He doing? Scripture teaches He ascended and sat down at God's right hand. This truth about our Seated Savior is crucial; it proclaims His work is utterly finished.
Key Points:
- Jesus Ascended & Is Seated (Acts 1; Heb 1:3): After 40 days of post-resurrection appearances, Jesus ascended into heaven and is seated in the place of supreme honor and authority – the Father's right hand.
- Why "Seated"? IT IS FINISHED! (Heb 1:3; 8:1; 10:11-14): Unlike Old Testament priests who stood daily, repeatedly offering sacrifices that could never perfect, Jesus offered one perfect sacrifice for sins for all time and then sat down. His sitting signifies:
- Completed Redemption: His atoning work is absolutely finished, done, perfected (John 19:30). Nothing needs to be added by us.
- Rest & Authority: He reigns from a place of completed victory and rest, awaiting the final consummation when all enemies are under His feet (Ps 110:1).
- The Struggle to Believe "It Is Finished": Why is this "Gospel of Done" hard to rest in?
- We Still See "Undone": We live in a world still groaning under sin and suffering; we don't yet see everything subjected to Him (Heb 2:8; Rom 8:22-23).
- Accusing Conscience: An inner voice often focuses on our failures ("not done," "do better").
- Performance Culture (Even in Church): We easily slip into trying to earn God's favor through our "do's" instead of resting in Christ's "done."
- Living from the "Gospel of Done": Believing His work is finished isn't passivity; it's transformative:
- Produces Peace & Joy: Releases us from performance anxiety and striving. Our acceptance is secure.
- Motivates Obedience: We obey out of gratitude and love for what He has done, not to earn His favor (Eph 2:10).
- Requires Faith: We receive this finished work by faith, trusting His accomplishment over our feelings, circumstances, or perceived inadequacies. We lean our full weight on Him.
Conclusion: Our Savior isn't striving; He is seated, signifying His work is perfectly complete. The Gospel is good news: It Is Finished! Resting in His finished work, not our ongoing efforts, is the foundation for Christian life, peace, and joyful obedience.
Call to Action: Where are you striving to earn God's favor instead of resting in Christ's finished work? Apply the truth "It is finished!" to your accusing conscience or performance treadmill today. Come to communion remembering His completed sacrifice. Receive His peace and live from His divine "Done."
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