5 States of Jesus

John 8:57

1.     Pre-existence

a.     Genesis 1:26

b.     John 1:1-4

c.     Colossians 1:16-17

d.     John 17:24

2.     Old Testament time

a.     Fiery furnace Daniel 3:25

b.     Abraham Genesis 18:22

c.     Rock in wilderness 1 Corinthians 10:4, 9

d.     “the Angel of the Lord” vs. an angel

3.     Incarnate (in the flesh)

a.     Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

4.     On the throne

a.     1 Corinthians 15:24

b.     Acts 2:34-36

5.     Elder brother – in heaven

a.     Romans 8:17

b.     Galatians 4:4-7

c.     Matthew 25:40