Bethany Bullet Sermon Message - Week of November 26, 2017

Jesus Christ is King!

In Jesus Christ we see a completely different kind of King. 

He cares not about gaining or maintaining power. In fact, Jesus gives up all His power for those who are powerless against sin and Satan’s accusations. 

In Jesus Christ we see a completely different kind of King. 

His crown is made of thorns; His scepter is a spike, not resting in but driven through His palm; His robe was draped on Him not to reveal His pomp but to mock His promise.

In Jesus Christ we see a completely different kind of King. 

He comes not to claim His share, but to share all that is His with those He claims; He comes not as ruthless authoritarian but gracious master not as pointless figurehead but providential commander. 

In Jesus Christ we see a completely different kind of King. 

He comes not demanding but offering; not seeking to send others in harm’s way for His temporal gain, but going into harm’s way so others through Him might attain eternity.

In Jesus Christ we see a completely different kind of King. 

One not tempted to be the tyrannical lion, but one driven to be the sacrificial lamb.  

In Jesus Christ we see a completely different kind of King.

One who would not simply rule the subjects of His kingdom, but rather share His kingdom’s rule with His subjects – for this purpose, so that in and through us the world might see a completely different kind of King – ours Christ Jesus.

-Pastor Kevin Kritzer