The Peace from King Jesus

Introduction

Lane Kiffin becoming head coach. Already the head coach, but not fully realized until Clemson

Revolving door of good & bad kinds in Judah

Promise of a righteous king

Isaiah 9:7 “The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Armies will accomplish this.”

Luke 1:32–33 “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.””

Jesus is already king, but not yet fully realized

Jesus is already the righteous king not fully realized yet

How will Jesus rule in righteousness compared to other kings?

Two realities of the righteous rule of King Jesus

1. The Leaders of King Jesus Will Rule Justly (V. 1B-4)

Faith: The leaders of Christ will rule under his righteousness

V. 1B: King Jesus guides his people from His throne in heaven

Hope: Jesus will justly provide

V. 2: Protection, provision, refuge from storms

Jesus will justly provide for you in a world filled with false hopes

Jesus will provide protection / provision / refuge

Storms / challenges / afflictions / will come & go

But Jesus forever reigns

Love: Jesus will transform his people with his righteousness

V. 3-4: 4 Transformations

Perception, Reception, Understanding, Communication

Cultural Situation

Harvard Research on crime in 400 cities over 30 years. No change

A elephant or donkey didn’t make a difference. No heart changes

An elephant and donkey is no Lamb of God

Christological Aim

Jesus is far above every ruler

Ephesians 1:20–21 “He exercised this power in Christ by raising him from the dead and seating him at his right hand in the heavens—far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given, not only in this age but also in the one to come.”

Colossians 1:13 “He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.”

Isaiah 6:9–10 “And he replied: Go! Say to these people: Keep listening, but do not understand; keep looking, but do not perceive. Make the minds of these people dull; deafen their ears and blind their eyes; otherwise they might see with their eyes and hear with their ears, understand with their minds, turn back, and be healed.”

Only Jesus can bring transformation to / perceive / Receive / understand / communicate / God’s righteousness

Jesus is already the righteous king not fully realized yet

Two realities of the righteous rule of King Jesus

2. The Leaders of King Jesus Will Practice Moral Excellence (V. 5-8)

Faith: Jesus will change people to have a good character

Hope: People will no longer substitute evil for good

Love: Noble people stand up for what is true