Offspring of David, Part 2

[Gospel Lesson: Matthew 2:1-15]

[Sung Psalm: 80]

Jesus reigns. His kingdom has been established. And he sits on the throne of his father David forever!

Jesus Christ has been seated above all power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And God has put “all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.” (Ephesians 2:21-23)

Jesus now rules over all things – but his rule is especially manifested in the church.

That's why Paul opens his discussion of the rule of Christ by talking about the importance of the Succession of Apostolic Doctrine...