HRE4M1 · Unit 1 · Lesson 7

Jesus, Prophet, King, Priest

Sharing in Christ’s mission through Baptism
A Study in Christ’s Threefold Mission

Welcome to Unit 1.7

This lesson explores Jesus as Prophet, King, and Priest, and how Baptism calls Christians to share in His mission.

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Before We Begin

Called to More Than Belief

Christian faith is not only about knowing who Jesus is. It is also about sharing in His mission.

Jesus is not only a teacher from the past or an inspiring moral example. Christians believe He is the Son of God, fully divine and fully human, the Anointed One who saves, teaches, rules, and serves.

At Baptism, Christians are anointed and drawn into Christ’s work. That means the roles of priest, prophet, and king are not only titles for Jesus. They also shape what it means to live as His disciple.

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Part One · Foundations

Who Is Jesus?

Jesus is the Son of God, the second Person of the Trinity, who became fully human while remaining fully divine.

The Christian faith centers on Jesus Christ. He is not simply a prophet, teacher, reformer, or wise spiritual leader. He is the eternal Son of God who became incarnate through the Virgin Mary.

Because of the Incarnation, Jesus is both fully divine and fully human. This mystery is called the hypostatic union. His life, teachings, death, and Resurrection are the central events through which God offers salvation and reconciles humanity with Himself.

The title Christ means Anointed One. In ancient Israel, priests and kings were anointed with oil, and prophets were understood as anointed by the Spirit. Jesus perfectly fulfills all three roles. He is the true Prophet, the true King, and the true Priest.

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor.”Luke 4:18
Quick Check
Why is Jesus called the Christ, or the Anointed One?
Pause and Reflect
Why does it matter that Jesus is not only a moral teacher, but fully God and fully human?
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Part Two · Vocabulary

Ten Terms to Know

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Christ
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A title meaning Anointed One. It identifies Jesus as the one anointed by the Spirit and sent by God.
Hypostatic Union
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The mystery that Jesus is one divine Person with both a fully divine nature and a fully human nature.
Priest
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One who offers sacrifice to God and mediates between God and humanity. Jesus is the perfect High Priest.
Prophet
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One who speaks God’s truth. Jesus is the ultimate Prophet because He is God’s Word made flesh.
King
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One who rules. Jesus is King of the Universe, but His kingship is marked by humility, service, justice, and love.
Mediator
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One who bridges the gap between two sides. Jesus mediates between God and humanity through His sacrifice.
Intercession
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Praying on behalf of others. Jesus continues to intercede for us before the Father.
Kingdom of God
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The reign of God’s justice, mercy, peace, and love, beginning in human hearts and fulfilled in eternity.
Servant Leadership
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Leadership modeled on Jesus, who came not to be served but to serve.
Threefold Mission
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The mission of Christ as Priest, Prophet, and King, which all baptized Christians share in by grace.
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Part Three · Jesus as Priest

Jesus, the High Priest

Jesus is the perfect priest because He offers the perfect sacrifice, Himself.

In the Old Covenant, priests offered sacrifices to God on behalf of the people. These sacrifices were repeated because they could not fully remove sin. Jesus fulfills and surpasses that priesthood.

As our High Priest, Jesus offers the sacrifice of His own Body and Blood on the Cross. He is both the priest who offers and the sacrifice that is offered. His self-offering reconciles humanity with the Father and obtains eternal redemption.

Jesus’ priestly work continues. In heaven, He intercedes for us. On earth, He works through the sacraments, especially the Eucharist and Reconciliation. In the Eucharist, His one sacrifice is made present. In Confession, His forgiveness reaches us through the ministry of the Church.

“He entered once for all into the Holy Place… thus obtaining eternal redemption.”Hebrews 9:12
Quick Check
How is Jesus’ priesthood different from the Old Testament priesthood?
Pause and Reflect
Why is it meaningful that Jesus is both the priest who offers and the sacrifice that is offered?
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Part Four · Jesus as King

Jesus, the King of the Universe

Jesus is King, but His kingdom is not built on pride, domination, or worldly power.

Jesus is the promised descendant of David whose kingdom will have no end. He is Lord over all creation, yet His kingship looks very different from worldly kingship.

When Jesus says, “My kingdom does not belong to this world,” He does not mean His kingdom is unreal. He means His reign is not based on violence, fear, popularity, or political control. His kingdom begins in hearts transformed by truth, mercy, justice, and love.

Jesus turns royal authority upside down. He enters Jerusalem on a donkey. He washes His disciples’ feet. He reigns from the Cross. His kingship is servant leadership. The King of kings leads by giving Himself away.

“The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”Matthew 20:28
Quick Check
What makes Jesus’ kingship different from worldly kingship?
Pause and Reflect
Why do you think Jesus connects true authority with humility and service instead of control?
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Part Five · Jesus as Prophet

Jesus, the Ultimate Prophet

A prophet speaks God’s truth. Jesus does more than speak God’s Word, He is the Word made flesh.

Throughout Scripture, prophets called people back to God. They spoke truth, challenged injustice, confronted hypocrisy, and invited people to repentance.

Jesus fulfills and surpasses all prophets. He teaches with divine authority, reveals the Father perfectly, proclaims the Kingdom of God, and embodies the truth He teaches. When Jesus speaks, we are not only hearing a messenger from God. We are encountering God’s own Word made flesh.

Jesus’ prophetic mission continues through the Holy Spirit, Scripture, and the Church’s preaching and teaching. Whenever Christians hear the Gospel and are challenged to live in truth, Christ the Prophet is still guiding His people.

“Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.”John 14:9
Quick Check
Why is Jesus called the ultimate Prophet?
Pause and Reflect
What is one truth Jesus teaches that people today still find challenging? Why is it difficult, and why does it matter?
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Part Six · Baptismal Mission

Sharing in Christ’s Mission

By Baptism, Christians are joined to Christ and called to live His threefold mission in ordinary life.

The lesson does not stop at who Jesus is. It also asks what His identity means for us. Through Baptism, Christians are incorporated into Christ and share in His mission as priest, prophet, and king.

Sharing in Christ’s priestly role means offering our prayers, works, joys, sufferings, and daily sacrifices to God. It also means praying for others and participating in the Mass.

Sharing in Christ’s prophetic role means witnessing to the truth of the Gospel through words and actions. This can include teaching the faith, encouraging a friend, correcting injustice, or living in a way that points to Christ.

Sharing in Christ’s kingly role means practicing servant leadership. Christians are called to serve, defend dignity, promote justice, master selfishness, and use their gifts for others.

Quick Check
Which example best shows a student living Christ’s kingly role?
Pause and Reflect
Choose one of the three roles, priest, prophet, or king. What is one realistic way a student could live that role this week?
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Part Seven · Conclusion

A Balanced Disciple of Christ

Jesus strengthens our faith because He saves us as Priest, guides us as Prophet, and reigns over us as King.

Seeing Jesus as Priest, Prophet, and King gives a fuller picture of who He is. He is not only someone to admire. He is the Savior who offers Himself, the Teacher who reveals truth, and the King who leads through love.

This also gives Christians a fuller picture of discipleship. A Christian life should include prayer and offering, truth and witness, service and leadership. If one of those is missing, discipleship becomes unbalanced.

Faith becomes stronger when we realize that Jesus invites us into a real mission. Every day can become a place to offer, speak, serve, and lead with Christ.

Pause and Reflect
Which role do you find easiest to understand or live out, priest, prophet, or king? Which one feels most difficult? Explain why.
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Part Eight · Knowledge Check

Check Your Understanding

Answer all seven questions. You will see the correct answer and explanation after each choice.

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Part Nine · Think Deeper

Go Beyond Recall

Use the lesson to explain how Christ’s threefold mission shapes Christian identity and daily choices.

Jesus showed priestly, prophetic, and kingly love through sacrifice, truth, and service. Which of these three roles do you find easiest to live out, and which is most challenging? Use specific examples from student life.

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How might seeing yourself as called to offer, speak truth, and serve change the way you approach daily tasks, friendships, school responsibilities, or future goals?

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Part Ten · Synthesis

Pull the Lesson Together

Your final response should explain both who Jesus is and how His mission shapes Christian life.

Write a clear response explaining why Jesus is called Prophet, King, and Priest, and how baptized Christians are called to share in these roles. Include at least one practical example for each role.

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