Christ Through the Ages, 23: Revelation–King of Kings

<p>For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ <a href="https://www.douglasjacoby.com/christ-through-the-ages-23-revelation-king-of-kings/" target="_blank"><strong>website.</strong></a></p><p>Today's lesson is from the Apocalypse. Revelation depicts our Lord in a majestic, awesome way, and serves as a much-needed reminder not to trivialize Christ or to forget his role as both Savior and Judge.</p><img src="http://www.douglasjacoby.com/wp-content/uploads/CR32.jpeg" alt="CR3" /><p>"King of Kings" in Scripture</p><ul><li>Ezra 7:12 -- claim of ancient kings</li><li>Ezekiel 26:7 -- frightful context</li><li>Daniel 2:37 -- refers to sovereignty.  Note: God is "Lord of kings" in 2:47.</li><li>1 Timothy 6:15 -- ultimate sovereignty</li><li>Revelation 17:14 -- more powerful than the evil one, and thus a victor</li><li>Revelation 19:16 -- commands the armies of heaven (like the unnamed angel of Joshua 5:13-15)</li></ul><p>"Lord of Lords" in Scripture</p><ul><li>Deuteronomy 10:17 -- (unlike so many earthly authorities) he cannot be corrupted and cares for all equally</li><li>Psalm 136:3 -- his mercy / steadfast love his one of his essential qualities</li><li>1 Timothy 6:15 -- he is in a class apart, so holy as to be unapproachable, and we are powerless apart from him</li><li>Revelation 17:14 -- we are called and chosen by him (see 2 Thess 2:13-15), and can only respond in faithful living.</li><li>Revelation 19:16 -- The name of Christ is King of Kings and Lord of Lords.</li></ul><p>Conclusions</p><ul><li>Christ is above all earthly kings. He has full authority over the earth.</li><li>Though he is regal, he is still portrayed as a "Lamb" (see also Rev 5, where he is both Lion and Lamb).</li><li>Christ fulfills the Old Testament prophecies.</li><li>Christ is on the level of God himself.</li><li>Those who follow him are his chosen and faithful. They are on the right side in the cosmic spiritual war.</li></ul><p><br /><i>Next:</i> <i>Christ in Church History: The Apostolic Age</i></p>