The Gospel Road
Gospel Road
Part 2: Journey of the King
What praise or testimony do you have from this past week?
Prayer
Fellowship Questions
What is a trip you take each year?
Where would you go for a month?
Summary
Jesus as King: Matthew opens by calling Jesus "the son of David" (Matt. 1:1), establishing His royal lineage. The Gospel repeatedly shows Him as the Messiah-King who brings the kingdom of heaven near. Yet His kingship subverts expectations: not military conquest, but humble entry, rejection, crucifixion as "King of the Jews," and resurrection proving eternal rule.
Text Questions
What do you remember from the Lord’s Supper study?
Read Zechariah 9:9
What do we learn from the prophecy made about Jesus as king?
Read John 18:36-37
What do we learn about Jesus' Kingdom?
Read Matthew 2:2
Who was the true King?
Read Matthew 21:1-11
How does the donkey contrast with what people expected from a conquering king?
Why do you think the crowds were excited, yet later turned against Him?
What does this reveal about the nature of Jesus' kingdom?
Read Matthew 27:11-14
What do we learn about Jesus being king?
Read Matthew27:27-56
How is the cross a "throne" for Jesus?
Why is kingship proclaimed most clearly in His humiliation?
What does this teach about power and leadership in God's kingdom?
Read Matthew 28:1-20
How does the resurrection change the meaning of the cross?
What does "all authority" mean for Jesus' kingship today?
How should we respond to the risen King?
Read Revelation 17:14
What do we learn about the future of Jesus kingship?
Read Isaiah 9:6-7
What do we learn about the future?
Read Luke 1:32-33
What do we learn about the future?
What stuck out to you the most from this study?
Questions to Consider
In what areas of your daily life are you still trying to remain in control instead of submitting to Jesus as your rightful King? (John 18:36-37)
How can recognizing Jesus as the “King of kings and Lord of lords” change the way you face current fears, pressures, or decisions this week? (Revelation 19:16)
Since Jesus has been given an eternal kingdom and an unending throne, what specific step of obedience or trust can you take today to live as a citizen of His kingdom rather than the world’s? (Luke 1:32-33)
