How should Jesus' kingship in Matthew 27:37 influence our daily lives today? The Kingship Proclaimed “Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: ‘THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.’” (Matthew 27:37) King on a Cross • The placard was meant to mock, yet it proclaimed eternal truth (Psalm 2:6). • His throne was a wooden beam, showing a Kingdom “not of this world” (John 18:36). • The cross reveals a King who rules by sacrificial love (Mark 10:45). What His Kingship Means • Supreme authority: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me” (Matthew 28:18). • Absolute victory: “He disarmed the rulers and authorities” (Colossians 2:15). • Everlasting reign: “KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS” (Revelation 19:16). How His Kingship Shapes Our Daily Lives • Allegiance above all else – Choose fidelity to Christ over cultural pressures (Acts 5:29). – Refuse idols of success, pleasure, or politics (1 John 5:21). • Obedient Living – Treat His commands as royal decrees (John 14:15). – Let Scripture set priorities, schedules, and decisions (Psalm 119:105). • Kingdom Values at Work and Home – Lead through service, not domination (Matthew 20:26–27). – Show mercy, reflecting the King who forgave His enemies (Luke 23:34). • Courage and Hope – Face trials knowing the King has overcome the world (John 16:33). – View suffering as sharing in His reign (2 Timothy 2:12). • Stewardship of Gifts – Invest time, talents, and resources for Kingdom growth (Matthew 25:14-30). – Practice generosity, recognizing all belongs to the King (1 Chronicles 29:14). • Public Witness – Speak of the King’s goodness (1 Peter 2:9). – Display a distinct lifestyle that points to a higher throne (Philippians 2:15). Living Under the King’s Authority • Begin each day submitting plans to His rule (Proverbs 3:5-6). • Evaluate media, relationships, and ambitions through a “Kingdom filter.” • Regularly gather with fellow subjects of the King (Hebrews 10:24-25). Looking to the Coming Throne • “Our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior… the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 3:20). • Daily choices anticipate the day “every knee will bow” (Philippians 2:9-11). Jesus’ sign above the cross still hangs over every moment: He is King. Living in light of that royal reality turns ordinary days into acts of loyal worship and courageous hope. |
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