What makes someone a king? On May 6, 2023, King Charles III was crowned king in a coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London. He was called king on September 10, 2022, after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died. Since he was her eldest son, he became king.
What makes Jesus a King? The prophet Isaiah foretold a king whom God would raise up, and upon whom His Spirit would rest. What makes Him a king is His character, not simply His lineage. This is who Jesus was, who He is, and who He will be shown to be.
When we celebrate Christmas, we acknowledge the coming of a King who is unlike any other, declaring our allegiance to Him and anticipating His total reign to come.
In these verses from Isaiah, what 12 descriptions are given about the King’s character?
What do you think people can expect from a King like this?
How is your life shaped by your King?
