Sermon Tone Analysis

Introduction:

When you think of the Christmas story, it usually begins with the angel Gabriel appearing the virgin Mary to tell of the coming Messiah.

But, this is not the beginning of the Christmas story at all.

The Story of Christmas begins in Matthew chapter one after 430 years of the Lord being silent with the genealogy of a King.

It's the promise of an everlasting throne and the King that will bring healing to the nations as he rules with righteousness, justice, mercy, and grace.

As I observe the leaders today, I don't see much righteousness, justice, mercy, or grace displayed.

Israel was looking for "The Promise of a King,” (which is the title of the message) that would rule with a rod of iron and subdue all kingdoms bringing peace, love, and joy to the world.

This morning we start a series entitled "Behold Your King."

I desire for you to see once again the awe and wonder of Jesus as King of kings and Lord of lords.

So let's start in

The Genealogy of Jesus Christ

When you skip this genealogy, you miss the main point of the Christmas story.

Jesus is the promised seed of Abraham and the promised King of David.

There are 14 generations from Abraham to David and 14 generations from David to Jesus, which means the story of Jesus has been the story of the entire Bible as God called Abraham out from his country and kin in Genesis chapter twelve.

"If a man suddenly appears and claims to be a king, the public immediately asks for proof.

What is his background?

Who pays homage to him?

What credentials can he present?

Anticipating these important questions, Matthew opened his book with a careful account of the birth of Jesus Christ and the events that accompanied it.

He presented four facts about the King."

(Wiersbe, W. W. (1996).

The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 1, p. 13).

Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.)

The Genealogy of David

Let's take a closer look at the genealogy through David as it establishes the grace of God.

David is from the tribe of Judah.

There are four women listed in the genealogy, which was uncommon to do in those days.

Tamar was Judah’s daughter-in-law that bore him twins Perez and Zerah.

(Gen 38)

Rahab was a harlot saved out of Jericho who gave birth to Boaz.

Ruth was a Moabite widow who gave birth to Obed, the father of Jesse.

David sinned with the wife of Uriah the Hittite then took her for his wife after he had Uriah killed.

Bathsheba bore Solomon that established the everlasting throne of David and built the temple of God.

All of which established the pattern of a God working through the brokenness of humanity to bring forth the Savior.

Jesus understands a jacked up family.

It was said of Jesus, “Can any good thing come out of Nazareth.”

God has the ability to work through your jacked up family to bring salvation to you and your home.

The Throne of David established forever.

This scripture speaks directly of Solomon that would build the temple.

The throne of David and Solomon is the establishment of the everlasting throne.

Bible Student Bonus

David is a picture of Jesus Christ

David established the blessedness of forgiveness called the “sure mercies of David.”

David should have died for his adultery and murder against Uriah, but God spared his life and throne.

Solomon is a picture of the Church

The wises man to live in his day.

We posses the completed Word of God.

Solomon’s heart was turned by the marriage to the world just as the Church will marry the world in the last days (that’s now by the way).

The question we all have to ask ourselves is, “Am I staying true to the throne, or compromising with the world.”

The Kingship of Jesus Christ

Jesus is the righteous Branch that brings forth fruit.

Both Joseph and Mary were from the line of David.

Mary’s linage is given in Luke 3:23-38

Jesus is hailed King of the Jews

Jesus is the King and hope of the Gentiles

Jesus is the Lion of Judah

Jesus is both the Lamb of God and the Lion of Judah

Jesus is the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world

Jesus proclaims himself to be the Lion of Judah

The Blessedness of King Jesus

Jesus is the King of Salvation.

Jesus is the King of power and might.

Jesus is the King of compassion and grace.

Practical Application:

It’s one thing to receive Jesus as the Lamb of God, but something all together different to receive him has the Lion of Judah.

The Lamb is our sacrifice.

The Lion is our King.

You can’t receive one without the other.

Salvation is not about the forgiveness of sin but the the acceptance of the King.

Forgiveness is grated to those who receive Jesus for who he is: The King of kings and Lord of lords.