Our King is truly a King.
He was born in the Davidic line. The book of Matthew begins with the geneology of our King. He is called, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham. This demonstrates that He is both Jewish and from the unique lineage of the Tribe of Judah and the House of David. The throne of David was established as an eternal throne. The King of eternity had to be one who came from the house of David. Matthew outlines the fact that Jesus' adopted, earthly father was Joseph who was from the line of David. (Luke 2:4)
Luke 3 also traces our King's lineage all the way back to the first man, Adam. Jesus is the Son of Man, born to a woman.
But, perhaps most impressively, He is not only born to the line of a King, but He is worshiped by a King. Jesus points out in Matthew 22:43 that David called this Messiah King - LORD (kurios). This is the greek term for YHWH, or "THE LORD" of the "old testament". YHWH is the name of God (I AM) and David regards this King as Kurios, YHWH, "The I AM I AM", Creator God.
So our King is not merely an earthly King, but He is God. He is THE LORD God who Reigns.
Jul 2, 2008
King of Kings - 1
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I have reviewed the Christocentricity teachings from Chicago numerous times. Ray's expostion of Ps. 24 was fantastic. I greatly appreciated Jesus Christ as the King of glory. When He returns, this human, Jesus the Messiah will be recognized the God of all creation coming to rule over all that His!!
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