King, Messiah, and Lord

N.T.#328 "King, Messiah, and Lord"

June 18, 2024 

Summary of Matthew-Part 3

Matthew emphasized Jesus is King of kings. He is the long-awaited Messiah. Although His kingship is not what the Jews expected. God's purpose was for Jesus to die for all people to free them from sins's oppression.  

Jesus used illustrations and parables to teach people about the kingdom of God and how to live. He taught us to love our neighbors, have compassion on the sick, stand for the Word of Truth, and to have forgiveness.

With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. (19:26)

Salvation of a rich sinner is just as miraculous as the salvation of a poor sinner. Both are only possible with God. (Falwell)

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. (22:37,39)

Jesus taught us to be a servant.

But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. (23:11)

Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. (25:40)

In chapter 23, Jesus gave us 6 signs of things that must happen, signs of the Great Tribulation. Only God knows when He sends Christ to return to earth for His believers to be raptured out before that time. 

Jesus knew what lie ahead for Him-the cross, yet He was willin today. Jesus never leaves usg to go through the pain of it, bearing our sins and our punishment for our sins, although He knew no sin. The charge of blasphemy against Jesus, claiming to be God's Son. It is true, so He did no crime to deserve death. Jesus foretold of His rising from the dead. The vail of the temple was torn from top to bottom (chapter 27) and the earth quaked, and the rocks split. This provided us access to God our Father through Jesus. Now Jesus sits on the right hand of the Father on His throne, interceding for us.

Oh, what a Savior! Do you know Him personally? Ask Him to forgive your sins and be your Savior, if not. Let Him be your Lord. Jesus never leaves us.