A Catechism for Girls and Boys

Part III: Questions about Salvation

83. Q. What does Christ do for his people?
       A. He does the work of a prophet, a priest and a king.

(Click through to read scriptural proof.)

• Hebrews 1:1-3
  

  Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high … 

• Revelation 1:5
  

  …and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth.

  To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood.

• Matthew 13:57
  

  And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own household.”

• Hebrews 5:5-10
  

  So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him,

  “You are my Son,

  today I have begotten you”;

  as he says also in another place,

  “You are a priest forever,

  after the order of Melchizedek.”

  In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.

• John 18:37
  

  Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”

Scripture quoted from the English Standard Version.

Taken from A Catechism for Girls and Boys found here.

Previously posted questions and answers.