Syllabus; Introduction & Lesson One; Lesson Two; Lesson Three; Lesson Four; Lesson Six; Lesson Seven; Lesson Eight
Lesson 5
The Government Is Upon His Shoulder
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder, and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace,
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. (Is. 9:6-7)
1. In the passage above, find all the words that indicate Christ’s authority. I found at least 6. How many can you find? List them.
Christ Has All Authority
2. And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All _________ has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. (Matthew 28:18)….
3. ___ therefore and ______ disciples of all the nations, ________ them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (Matthew 28:19)….
4. Teaching them to observe all things that ___ _______ __________ you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen. (Matthew 28:20)
5. For He taught them as one having _________ , and not as the scribes. (Matt.7:29)
6. And has given Him authority to _________ _________ _____ , because He is the Son of Man. (John 5:27)
7. ….”These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who _____ and no one ______, and _____ and no one _______ ”. (Rev.3:7)
8. Who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, _______ and _________ and ________ having been made subject to Him. (1 Pe. 3:22)
The Father Put All Things Under Christ’s Authority
9. The Father loves the Son, and has given ____ ________ into His hand. (John 3:35)
10. And He put ____ ________ under His feet, and gave Him to be head over _____ _______ to the church,… (Eph. 1:22)
He Has Power
He has power to save:
11. “For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives but to _____ them.” (Luke 9:56)
12. “…as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give ________ _____ to as many as You have given Him. (John 17:2)
He has the power to pardon:
13. But that you may know that the Son of Man has _______ ____ ________ to forgive sins”… (Mt. 9:6)
His power is infinite:
14. And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “_____ _________ has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. (Mt.28:18)
He demonstrated to His disciples His power over nature:
15. …And they were afraid and marveled, saying to one another, “Who can this be? For He commands even ___ ______ ______ ______ and they obey Him!” (Lu. 8:25)
He had power over His own life:
16. NO one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have ________ to lay it down, and I have _________ to take it again. This command I have received from My Father.” (John 10:18)
His power is life-giving:
17. And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ _____ you, Arise and make your bed.” Then he ______ immediately. (Ac. 9:34)
18. Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, "_________ , come forth!" (John 11:43)
19. Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the _______ will hear His voice (John 5:28)….
20. And come forth--those who have done good, to the__________ ____ ___________, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation. (John 5:29)
While on earth He used His power to do many wonders:
21. …How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about _____ ________ and _______ all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. (Acts 10:38)
What is our relationship to Christ’s authority?
He is our King:
22. Behold, a king will ________ in righteousness (Isa. 32:1)
23. "Behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall_______ _____ _______ , And execute judgment and righteousness in the earth. (Jeremiah 23:5)
24. …And the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and ______ ____ ________ ; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful." (Rev. 17:14)
25. I urge you in the _____ ____ ______ who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, (1 Timothy 6:13)….
26. That you _______ this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ's appearing, (1 Timothy 6:14)….
27. Which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only___________ , the King of kings and Lord of lords, (1 Timothy 6:15)....
28. Who alone has immortality, dwelling in_____________ ______, whom no man has seen or can see, to whom be honor and everlasting power. Amen. (1 Timothy 6:16)
When did Christ become King?
Peter tells us in his very first sermon which he preached on the Day of Pentecost:
29. Men and brethren, let me speak freely to you of the patriarch _______ , that he is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. (Acts 2:29)….
30. Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, He would raise up the Christ to sit on his ______ , (Acts 2:30)
David was a prophet. He prophesied that one of his descendents would be the Christ. Christ would be raised up to sit on His throne.
31. He, foreseeing this, spoke concerning the _____________ of the Christ, that His soul was not left in Hades, nor did His flesh see corruption. (Acts 2:31)….
32. This Jesus God has _____ ___, of which we are all witnesses. (Acts 2:32)….
33. Therefore being ________ to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear. (Acts 2:33)….
In the following verse David calls Jesus his Lord:
34. "For David _____ ______ ascend into the heavens, but he says himself: "The LORD (Father) said to my Lord (Christ), "Sit at My right hand, (Acts 2:34)….
35. Till I make _______ enemies Your footstool." (Acts 2:35)
Christ had died to save every faithful person who had ever lived or who would ever live in the future. God gave Him a kingdom and His dominion would be over all people, nations and languages. He would be king over all the saved!
40. "Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both ______ and Christ." (Acts 2:36)
Christ ascended into heaven and He was given His throne. Besides being made King over all nations, God made angels and all authorities and powers subject to Him.
41. There is also an antitype which now saves us--baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made ______ ___ _____. (1 Peter 3:21-22)
Let’s review:
42.List 5 titles of Jesus that indicate His authority.
43. Name three things He has the power to do.
44. When did Christ receive His kingdom?
45. Will Christ ever reign as King on an earthly throne like David’s?
46. In his first sermon what did Peter say that David prophesied?
47. Discussion question: Please tell about different aspects of Christ’s kingdom we learn from the Bible.
“…God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." (Acts 2:36)
Syllabus; Introduction & Lesson One; Lesson Two; Lesson Three; Lesson Four; Lesson Six; Lesson Seven; Lesson Eight