The Honors Due to God

• 💡 The concept of honors is introduced as a way to understand Jesus' deity, using the acronym HANDS: Honors, Attributes, Names, Deeds, and Seat.
• 👑 Jesus is presented as deserving of honor and judgment, as seen in John 5, where all are to honor the Son as they honor the Father.
• 🌟 He is worthy of power, wealth, wisdom, glory, honor, and praise, as stated in Revelation 5:12.
• 🌊 The disciples' reaction to Jesus calming the storm (Matthew 14) demonstrates immediate worship upon recognizing His divine authority.

Divine Attributes of Jesus

• ⏳ Jesus is pre-existent, eternal, uncreated, and immutable, as described in John 1:1-3, holding all things together.
• 🌌 He is omnipotent, possessing unlimited power, authority, and sovereign rule, as evidenced by His declaration in Matthew 28:18.
• 🌍 Jesus is omnipresent, being in all places at all times, even in the darkest corners of the world, offering light and solace.
• 🧠 He is omniscient, knowing all things, including the thoughts and hearts of individuals, as shown when He forgave sins in Matthew 9.

Names and Deeds of Jesus

• 🗣️ Jesus claims divine authority through His "I AM" statements in the Book of John, echoing God's revelation to Moses.
• 🍇 He identifies as the True Vine (John 15), the True Manna, and Living Water, signifying His role as the source of eternal life and sustenance.
• 👑 He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, a name above all names, at which every knee will bow and every tongue confess (Revelation 17:19).
• 👶 The prophecy of Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14), meaning "God with us," signifies the Creator entering His creation.
• ✨ The miracles performed by Jesus—healing the blind, deaf, and lame, and raising the dead—serve as irrefutable evidence of His deity, as stated to John the Baptist.

The Seat of God

• 🪑 Jesus sits on the highest possible throne, as promised in Revelation 3:21 to those who are victorious.
• 👑 The vision of the throne room in Revelation 4 depicts the Lamb in the center, surrounded by immense glory, holiness, and worship.
• 🤝 Believers are promised the right to sit with Christ on His throne, sharing in His glory and reign.
• 🌍 The concept of "pan-millennialism" is humorously explained as trusting that if one has Jesus' name on their forehead, it will all "pan out."