1. These verses help us to grow in the knowledge of Christ (2 Peter 3:18). 2. We are especially interested in how Jesus is identified as "the King of kings." 3. The Lord is also identified this way in Revelation 17:14. 4. In our lesson we are studying passages relating to the fact that "Jesus is the King of kings." Discussion: I. JESUS' REIGN AS KING OF KINGS WAS PROPHESIED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS
A. Jacob made a significant prophecy when he blessed Judah (Genesis 49:8-10). B. A very important prophecy was made about Jesus' reign over His kingdom in Psalm 45:6-7 (Hebrews 1:8-9). C. Isaiah prophesied about Jesus' reign over His kingdom (Isaiah 9:6-7). D. The angel Gabriel informed Mary that Jesus would have an everlasting kingdom (Luke 1:26-33). II. JESUS PRESENTLY REIGNS AS KING OF KINGS OVER HIS KINGDOM
A. Jesus' kingdom is a spiritual kingdom (John 18:36). B. Jesus reigns over His kingdom in a special location -- at the right hand of God (Acts 2:32-36; Colossians 3:1; 1 Peter 3:21-22). C. As Jesus reigns over His kingdom at God's right hand, He serves as God's spokesman (Hebrews 1:1-3), and the head of His church (Ephesians 1:18-23). III. JESUS WILL REIGN AS KING OF KINGS OVER HIS KINGDOM UNTIL "THE END" (1 Corinthians 15:24-26) Conclusion:
1. At the Father's right hand Jesus reigns as King of kings over His kingdom. 2. In John 3:3, 5 Jesus explained the way to enter His kingdom.
