The Good King

Matthew 2:13-23 The Good King

1. Jesus is incarnate God becomes flesh

• Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, was also the son of Mary.

• He was born. He grew up. As a youngster, he skinned his knees. He roughhoused with friends. He loved a good meal

• He rejoiced at a wedding feast. He wept at the death of a friend.

• He experienced mental and physical pain.

• In the garden of Gethsemane, he even felt abandoned by God.

• On Calvary, he died an agonizing death.

• the Incarnation — is that the Most High God not only knows, but has also experienced everything we may ever expect to experience.

2. Jesus was A Good King

• There’s a story told about George VI, King of England during World War II. During the darkest hours of the Battle of Britain, fears mounted that the king and the royal family might not be safe in London. They could be injured — even killed — in a bombing raid. Quietly, and without publicity, the palace staff made secret plans to transport the king and his family to safety in Canada, should ever the need arise.

• But despite the urgings of his advisors, George refused to leave his fellow Britons in their darkest hour. Shortly afterwards, an incident was reported in a London newspaper. The king was inspecting a bombed-out neighborhood. As he was picking his way through the rubble, an elderly man came up to him and said: “You, here, in the midst of this — you are indeed a good king.”

• Truly, that’s what a good king does. A good king lives the life of his people. That’s the message of the manger — of the birth of Jesus, the good king The Incarnate One

• Jesus is the Good King The King who is good, a King who is worthy, a King who changes everything

3. Jesus is the Good King who is Sought by all 1-2

• Maji ask the question where is he who is born King of the Jews?

• These men may have traveled Hundreds of miles

• They crossed deserts

• They endured hardships

• They spent months on the road the magi recognized the worth of the Good King

4. The Good King is opposed by the wicked 3**8

• Herod felt insecure about another King being born

• If Jesus is King then I cannot be King was the thought of Herod

• That is the same problem we have today with who will be king of our lives me or Jesus

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5. The Good King is worshiped by the Faithful 9-12

• The Magi rejoiced with exceedingly great joy

• The Magi offered the Good King Gold, Frankincense, and myrrh

• Notice they laid their treasures at his feet

6. The Good King Protects his people 13-1 5

• God protected Jesus

• God will protect us he lead us, He shields us, He guides us through dangers

7. The Good King Fulfills Gods Promises 2:15 17, 23

• He is the fulfillment of Gods eternal plan

• He is promised Messiah

8. Let’s choose to follow the Good King Because he is incarnate God

• He is the Good King

• He is the Good King who seeks us

• He is the Good King who opposes the wicked

• He is the Good King who is worshiped by the faithful

• He is the Good King who Protects His people

• He is the Good King who Fulfills the Promises of God