1. Today is a Very Special Day. It is a REPEAT of Sunday in 2005
A REMEMBRANCE Of the Death of Christ
A REMINDER Of The Birth of Jesus.

2. Where is He that is Born King of the Jews?
Mt. 2:1, 2
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men [magi] from the east to Jerusalem, Saying,
Where is He that is Born King of the Jews?
For we have seen His star in the east, and are come to worship Him.

3. A. The Search for the Person of the King. Mt. 2:1, 2, NKJV
1. The Magi (Gk. magoi = oriental Scientist, cf. magician) – a priestly cast of men especially interested in Astronomy and Astrology. cf. Dan. 2:48
2. The Months of Seeking (the Scriptures) and Travelling – From the Sight of the Star to the Search in Bethlehem.
Jesus’ Second Birthday (?) cf. Mt. 2:16
3. The Motivation in the Search: We have seen His Star in the east, and are come to worship Him.

4. B. THE SCRIPTURES THAT PREDICTED THE BIRTH OF THE COMING KING.
The Prophecy Concerning the Circumstances of His Birth – the Sign: Isa. 7: The Lord Himself will give you a sign:
The Fulfilment: Matt. 1:22, 23
So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel"…"God with us."

5. 1. The Prophecy concerning the Circumstances of. His Birth 2
1. The Prophecy concerning the Circumstances of His Birth 2. The Person of the Child to be Born: Isa. 9:6-7

6. 1. The Prophecy. 2. The Person
3. The Place, though out of Character for the King’s Birth, was Bethlehem. Micah 5:2 (HCSB) Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are small among the clans of Judah; One will come from you to be ruler over Israel for Me. His origin is from antiquity, from eternity. 4. All the Chief Priests and scribes of the people knew about this Biblical prophecy. Mt. 2:4-6

7. A. THE SEARCH FOR THE PERSON OF THE KING. B
A. THE SEARCH FOR THE PERSON OF THE KING. B. THE SCRIPTURES THAT PREDICTED THE BIRTH OF THE COMING KING.
C. The Special Peculiarities that Characterised the King’s Birth.
The Heavenly Pointer – the Sign of the Star in the Sky “we have seen His star in the East” Mt. 2:2, 9, 10
And, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

8. 1. The Heavenly Pointer The Hosts that Proclaimed His Birth to the Shepherds Before this. Lk. 2:9-14
Behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.
Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold,
I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.
For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the Sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger."
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:

9. 1. The Heavenly Pointer 2. The Hosts that Proclaimed His Birth
3. The Humble Place where He was Born –
in a manger (in a Stable). Lk. 2:7, 12, 16
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
His Honoured Presents.
[Note: none for Mary, the Mother!] Mt. 2:11b
And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

10. 5. The High Prominence Paid. to the new-Born Child in Worship. Mt
5. The High Prominence Paid to the new-Born Child in Worship. Mt. 2:11a
When they…saw the young Child with Mary His mother… fell down and worshipped Him.
6. The Highlight of the Person of the King: Mt. 2:1b, 2
Behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is He who has been
Born King of the Jews?
For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him."

11. for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
The King of the Jews!
D. The Significance and Prominence of the King of the Jews.
The Position of the Jews.
Something to note: Rom. 1:16
I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes,
for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
God’s Election of the Jews through Abraham – His Revelation & Relationship with the Gentiles. Deut. 7:6-9
God’s Exacting Demands from the Jews –
their Blessings when they Obeyed, and their Retribution when they Disobeyed. Deut. 7:11-14ff; 8:19, 20
c. God’s Execution of His Plans in Redemption when they Disobeyed; through Jesus – He Obeyed! Mt. 5:17

12. 1. The Position of the Jews. 2
1. The Position of the Jews. 2. The Prophetic Parable of the Wedding Feast by the King of the Jews. Matt. 22:1-14
a. The Royal invitation to the Marriage Feast – 22:1-3a And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said: "The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son, and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding; b. The Refusal – and they were not willing to come. 22:3b c. The Repetition with an Appeal – 22:4 …Again, he sent out other servants, saying, 'Tell those who are invited, "See, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fatted cattle are killed, and all things are ready. Come to the wedding."

13. a. The Royal Invitation. Mt. 22:1-3a b. The Refusal. 22:3b c
a. The Royal Invitation. Mt. 22:1-3a b. The Refusal. 22:3b c. The Repetition with an Appeal. 22:4
d. The Rejection and their Actions: 22:5, 6 But they made light of it and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his business. And the rest seized his servants, treated them spitefully, and killed them.

14. ii. And Started to Salute Him. Jn. 19:3
The Fulfilment: The Roman soldiers (Gentiles) mockingly Acclaimed Him King.
i. The Soldiers Stripped Him and put a Scarlet robe on Him Mt. 27:28 cf. Jn. 19:2b
ii. And Started to Salute Him. Jn. 19:3
They Said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they Struck (Gk. repeatedly) Him with their hands.
iii. At the Sixth hour, Pilate Sentenced the King to be crucified. Jn. 19:14-16
Now it was the Preparation Day of the Passover, and about the sixth hour. And he said to the Jews, "Behold your King!" 15 But they cried out, "Away with Him, away with Him! Crucify Him!"
Pilate said to them, "Shall I crucify your King?" The chief priests answered, "We have no king but Caesar!" Then he delivered Him to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus and led Him away.

15. e. The wRath of the King and his Armies sent to destroy them. 22:7
But when the king heard about it, he was furious. And he sent out his armies, destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.

16. Jesus would be King of the Gentiles too!
f. The Wedding is Ready and the invitation sent out to those who would Accept. 22:8-10
Then he said to his servants, 'The wedding is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy.
Therefore go into the highways, and as many as you find, invite to the wedding.'
So those servants went out into the highways and gathered together all whom they found, both bad and good. And the wedding hall was filled with guests.
Jesus would be King of the Gentiles too!

17. g. A Guest Rejected because he was not properly Attired. 22:11-13
11 But when the king came in to see the guests, he saw a man there who did not have on a wedding garment.So he said to him, 'Friend, how did you come in here without a wedding garment?'
And he was speechless. 13 Then the king said to the servants, 'Bind him hand and foot, take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'
The Rule to Remember: Come properly Attired and you will be Accepted! 22:14
For many are called, but few are chosen.“
Be Attired with Christ – Put on Christ! (Gal. 3:27)

18. The Sovereign King of kings.
E. The Sovereignty of the Potentate (King) of Kings and Lord of Lords. Rev. 19:11-16
The King’s Second Coming – not as King of the Jews but as
The Sovereign King of kings.
His Saints will Company Him.
He shall Set up His Kingdom on earth and He will Rule over it.
Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war…on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him …Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron… And He has…a name written:
KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

19. Conclusion: Jesus was born (to be) King –
Neither of the Jews only,
Nor of the Gentiles only,
But to be King of both Jews and Gentiles –
The KING OF KINGS
and LORD of Lords.
And King of your Life too?

20. My Wife and I take this occasion To Wish all of you
A Blessed Meaningful CHRISTmas and
A Bountiful New Year.