However, God is righteous.
He does not forsake his promises to this people. He will indeed restore his creation and be Father to all nations.
The heavenly Father sent his son Jesus to be the world’s one true King. Through him, God fulfills his covenant to Abraham. From Israel, God raised up a Savior, called “Christ.” This Son of heaven sets the world right.
Jesus declared the good news,
“The time has come, God’s kingdom is near! Repent and believe this good news” (Mark 1:15)
Not only did he teach what God’s kingdom is like, he also healed the sick and cared for the socially disadvantaged. People often love only others like themselves, but Jesus loves all people. He opposed God’s enemies, whether demons, disease, unjust authorities, and the like.
Jesus challenged society’s traditional thinking. Therefore, the leaders of Jesus’ day opposed him, provoking the common people to reject him.
Although he had committed no crime, people ultimately condemned him, crucifying him on a cross. Even though he deserved people’s allegiance and honor, they humiliated him. Their selfish hearts were defiled, refusing to give God glory.
However, this was all according to God’s planned will. God had always planned that Jesus would repay the debt humanity owed God. Although people are hostile to him, our king—Jesus—willingly bears the burden of humanity’s depraved offenses, taking away their curse.
Jesus’ entire life even unto death perfectly glorified the heavenly father. To everyone’s surprise, this is how Christ gained victory!
<–– King of All Nations Honored through Shame ––>
Questions
1. Why did God send Jesus into the world?
2. How did Jesus honor God during his life?
3. How did people respond to Jesus?
Romans 10; Luke 8; John 8:12–59; 18–19
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