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Christ, Our King

Explore the diverse roles of authority exercised by one man in small towns, paralleling the multifaceted nature of Jesus Christ as King. From mayor to preacher, each role reflects a different expression of leadership and responsibility. Understanding Christ's roles as Prophet, Priest, and King allows us to grasp His authority and divine identity. This study emphasizes recognition, reception, and respect for Christ as King, urging us to consider our place in His kingdom. Are you willing to accept Him as your King?

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Christ, Our King

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  1. Christ, Our King

  2. Small towns: one man, many roles • Mayor • Sheriff • Justice of Peace • Postmaster • Store-owner • Fire chief • Plumber • Preacher • Different roles of a man show different ways to exert authority • Fire chief cannot arrest; postmaster cannot perform marriages . . . • Peter: apostle, prophet, evangelist . . .

  3. Small towns: one man, many roles • Mayor • Sheriff • Justice of Peace • Postmaster • Store-owner • Fire chief • Plumber • Preacher • Jesus’ roles show different ways He exerts authority • To understand Jesus, we must under-stand His roles

  4. One Lord, many roles “Spoken to us” – Prophet “Purged our sins” – Priest “Right hand of Majesty”– King Herod Antipas Agrippa I Hb.1:1-3 NT: 161 kings

  5. I. Christ, Our King

  6. Matthew emphasizesreality of His royalty Monarchy reached its pinnacle in David. David, in turn, pointed to his great descendant: Messiah king, Ps.110:1 *Mt.1:6, David, king (1): royalty / genealogy

  7. Matthew emphasizesreality of His royalty *Mt.1:6, David, king (1): royalty / genealogy *Mt.2:2, born / King / Jews / foreigners *Mt.17:25-26, Son of King / royalty *Mt.28:18, all authority / earth / heaven

  8. Luke emphasizesreality of His claims Now ruling on David’s throne. His authority, 36-38. People respond to the King, 41. *Lk.1:32-33, great / Son / Throne / reign / forever *Ac.2:…30-35…raised to reign

  9. John explains thenature of His rule Are you a king…? 1Parents? 2Places (Jn.1, 7)? 3Purpose (Jn.18:36)? 4Personnel (Mt.26:56)? ♦ Is.6 (Jn.1; 12) • ♦ Jn.20 Even in mockery,Pilate surpasses Jews *Jn.6:15 *Jn.18:33, 37 *Jn.19:19

  10. Hebrews emphasizes theorigin of His rule Melchizedek does not rule because of ancestry (7:6) *Hb.5:6 *Hb.7:1-3

  11. I. Christ, Our King II. Is Christ Your King?

  12. Some are not in His kingdom Mock, 29 Accuse, 37 Slander, 42 Unconcerned, Mt.22 Unloving, Mt.25:40, 41… (Lk.19:14…27) Unwilling, Mt.27:11 (23:37)

  13. Jews did not know their . . . Scriptures, Ps.2 Messiah, Ps.118:22 (Lk.20:9-17) Character, Lk.23:48 Destiny, Lk.23:27-31

  14. To be in His kingdom, we must . . . demons, Lk.8:28 heaven, Rv.5:8 Recognize Him as King. Lk.20:42 Receive Him as King. Lk.1:43 Respect Him as King.

  15. To be in His kingdom, we must . . . Costloved ones Gn.22 CostlifeDn.3; Ac.7 CostlibertyMt.19:27 1. Recognize Him as King. Lk.20:42 2. Receive Him as King. Lk.1:43 3. Respect Him as King. 4. Render to Him as King. Lk.20:25(6:46)

  16. Accept no substitutes • Delegated kings, Rv.17:2…14, 18 • Vassal kings (as Herod – Augustus) • All earthly kings are vassals • True King, Ps.47:2, 7; Mt.5:34-35; Rv.19: • 12, many crowns • 13, Name: Word of God • 15, sword…nations (17-21) • 16, King of kings, Lord of Lords (20:4)

  17. “King of kings” What is God? Dn.2:44 What is Jesus? Dn.7:13-14 Who is King? Rv.19:16 Nebuchadnezzar, Dn.2:37 Nebuchadnezzar, Isa.14

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