The Chosen King | Sermon 11/21/21

The Lord establishes in Deuteronomy 17 His requirements for kings in Israel. He will be from among his countrymen, not tempted to multiply the army, his wives, or riches; he must resist any avenue that leads to idolatry.

To combat that temptation, he is to make a copy of God’s law and read it all the days of His life, observe and obey it, and lead the nation with it. And although there were benevolent kings like David, Solomon, Hezekiah, and Josiah they all dealt with their own sin.

Through the Davidic covenant and promises of a Messiah in the Old Testament, a King is coming chosen by God to restore what was lost in the fall. This chosen royal will suffer for His people, die, but resurrect from the grave and be installed as King.

His rule and reign is just, good, and prosperous; it is a kingdom and rule that will never be overthrown but established now and forever. He is Jesus, King of kings and Lord of lords.