In Robert P. Lightner book, “Sin, the Savior, and Salvation: The Theology of Everlasting Life” shows us Christ’s offices this way:
“The Savior of sinners is also Prophet, Priest, and King. He occupies these three offices simultaneously and is a way infinitely superior to any others who have held them or who will ever hold them. All three relate to both the incarnation and the ministry, death, and resurrection of the Son of God.” (p. 80)
We can read about the office of Christ as Prophet, Priest, and King through out the whole Bible. I am going to focus on what the meaning of each office is according to the Bible. There were three major offices in the Old Testament among the people of Israel.
John F. Walvoord, in his book,”Jesus C
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