The Greatest King

Luke 2:11

I. God promised the coming of the King.

A. God promised David a Son who would rule forever. - II Samuel 7:12-16

B. The promised Messiah would be David’s Son and yet his Lord. - Matthew 22:41-46 cp. Psalm 110:1

II. Jesus was born King.

A. He was the promised King through the line of His guardian Joseph.

- Matthew 1:1-17

B. He was the promised King through the line of the Virgin Mary.

- Luke 3:23-38

III. Jesus lived a kingly life.

A. He was kingly in His character. - John 18:38

B. He was kingly in his speech. - Matthew 7:28-29

C. He was kingly in his power. - Matthew 28:18.

D. He was kingly in the nature of His kingdom. - Matthew 5:3ff

IV. Jesus was rejected as King. - John 1:10-11; John. 19:15

V. Some were born again and submitted to the rule of the King. - John 3:3-7

VI. Our risen Lord will reign eternally as King over all.

A. As God promised David. - II Samuel 7:12-16

B. As Isaiah prophesied. - 9:6-7

C. As the angel told Mary. - Luke 1:31-33

D. As the One Who is declared to be King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

- Revelation 19:16. See Philippians 2:9-11.

Application: Our Present Duty to our King

· Trust Him, be born again and become a part of His kingdom. - John 3:1-7

· Yield to His kingdom rule in every area of our lives.

· Live in anticipation of His coming. - Revelation 22:20

· Be occupied in doing the work He has given us to do. - Luke 19:13