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Christ is King // Intro to Series

August 13, 2023 • Jason King • Colossians 2:15, Ephesians 1:19–23, Matthew 28:18–20, Genesis 3:1–6, John 12:31–32

Christ is King


Matthew 28:18-20a (ESV)

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”

Genesis 1:26a (ESV)

“Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion…”

Genesis 5:1-2a (NIV)

“…he made them in the likeness of God. He created them male and female and blessed them.”

Genesis 2:17b (NKJV)

“for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”

Genesis 3:1-6 (ESV)

“He said to the woman, ‘Did God actually say, You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, but God said, You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’ But the serpent said to the woman, ‘You will not surely die. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.’ So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate.”

Genesis 3:15 (NIV)

“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers;

he [her offspring] will crush your head, and you [Satan] will strike his heel.”


Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV)

“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, ‘If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.’

Jesus answered, ‘It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. ‘If you are the Son of God,’ he said, ‘throw yourself down. For it is written:

‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’


Jesus answered him, ‘It is also written: Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. ‘All this I will give you,’ he said, ‘if you will bow down and worship me.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Away from me, Satan! For it is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’

Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.”


Have you ever wondered why Jesus didn’t say You idiot! You can’t offer to me what doesn’t belong to you?


John 12:31-32 (ESV)

“Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” 

Matthew 28:18-20a (ESV)

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”

Colossians 2:15 (NKJV)

“Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.”

Revelation 1:5 (ESV)

“Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth.”


Ephesians 1:19-23 (ESV)

“what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.”

Habakkuk 2:14 (ESV)

“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.”

 

Christ is King // Civil Government

November 12, 2023 • Jason King • Matthew 28:18–20, Romans 13:1–7, Ephesians 4:11–12, 1 Timothy 2:1–6, Colossians 2:15

11/12/23 Pastor Jason King ­­­­ Christ is King Civil Government Colossians 2:15 (NIV) “having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.”   Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV) “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Governments created by God.    Self   Church   Family   Civil    Romans 13:1-7 (NIV) “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience. This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.” Ephesians 4:11-12 (NIV) “Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up” Bringing Glory to Christ the King in Civil Government.    1.    Pray for our civil government.  1 Timothy 2:1-6 (NIV) “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people.” 2.    Honor Jesus in everything you do and say.  Mark 12:17 (NKJV) “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” 3.    Act from the Kingship of Christ.  Colossians 1:16-17 (ESV) “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.  And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together."

Christ is King // Family & Children

November 5, 2023 • Jason King • Deuteronomy 8:5, Hebrews 12:10–11, Proverbs 23:13–14, 1 Timothy 3:4, Ephesians 6:4

    God’s Design for Raising of Children                                                                                               Ephesians 5:1 (ESV) “be imitators of God, as beloved children.” 1.     The biblical environment of the home is full of grace.    2.     Standards in the home are for the child's future not for the parents temporary convenience.   Colossians 1:2,3:20 (ESV) “Grace to you and peace from God our Father…Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.” 1 Timothy 3:4-5 (ESV) “He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church?” Ephesians 6:4 (ESV) “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” 3.     The biblical home is familiar with the discipline. Deuteronomy 8:5 (ESV) “as a man disciplines his son, the Lord your God disciplines you.” Hebrews 12:5-7 (ESV) “’My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,                  nor be weary when reproved by him.  For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,                   and chastises every son whom he receives.’   It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons.”       Lessons from God about discipline Discipline is not punishment  Hebrews 12:10-11 (NIV) “God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Discipline is for correction Galatians 6:1 (NIV) “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted” Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Proverbs 23:13-14 (NIV) “Do not withhold discipline from a child;                   if you punish them with the rod, they will not die. Punish them with the rod                   and save them from death.”   Discipline is Love

Christ is King // Family & Wives

October 29, 2023 • Jason King • Proverbs 14:1, Proverbs 31:27, Joshua 1:5, Romans 8:32, 1 Peter 5:7

Christ is King God’s Design for the Woman in the Family   Genesis 2:18,21-24 (ESV) “The Lord God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.’” “So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said,   ’This at last is bone of my bones       and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman,       because she was taken out of Man.’   Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”   Ephesians 5:22-24,33 (ESV) “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.” “let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” 1.    A godly wife is a help to their husband.    Proverbs 14:1 (NIV) “The wise woman builds her house,     but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.”   2.    Godly wives respect their husbands.   3.    Godly wives are to be oriented towards their homes.   Proverbs 31:15-16 (ESV) “She rises while it is yet night       and provides food for her household                  and portions for her maidens. She considers a field and buys it;                  with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.”   Titus 2:3-5 (ESV) “Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.” Proverbs 31:27 (ESV) “She looks well to the ways of her household                   and does not eat the bread of idleness.”   4.    Godly wives are discerning.   5.    Godly wives are resilient.   Joshua 1:5 (NIV) “…As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.”   2 Timothy 2:13 (NIV) “if we are faithless,      he remains faithful,      for he cannot disown himself.”   6.    Godly wives are generous.   Romans 8:32 (ESV) “He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?”     7.    Godly wives need strengthening and healing.   1 Peter 5:7 (ESV) “Cast all your anxieties on him because he cares for you.”