The King That Died For You

The Suffering Saviour Bring You Salvation

Matthew 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

John 19:5 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!

Two scenes—the cradle and the cross—is to witness the complete arc of the Gospel. They are linked by a single, haunting question that echoes from the wisemen to the halls of Pilate: "Who is this King?"

The Question of Identity: From Starlight to Shadow

In Matthew 2, the question is asked in expectation. The wisemen arrive with the dust of distant lands on their robes, asking, "Where is he that is born King?" They are looking for a throne, a palace, and a scepter. They follow a celestial beacon because they recognize that this child is the "Master Builder" of the universe, the one for whom the stars themselves act as heralds.

In John 19, the question is answered in execution. Pilate stands before a bloodied, mocked figure and cries out, "Behold the man!" The gold of the wisemen has been replaced by a purple robe of mockery; the star in the east is eclipsed by a crown of thorns. Pilate thinks he is presenting a broken prisoner, but he is actually presenting the "Quickening Spirit" in the very moment of His greatest victory.

The Harmony of the Two Crowns

• The King of the Jews: The wisemen recognized His authority by birth. He didn't earn His kingship; it was His by nature. He is the original blueprint of humanity, the Last Adam.
• The Man of Sorrows: Pilate revealed His access. By becoming "The Man," Jesus entered the "regions beyond" of human suffering. He took the "living soul" of the first Adam, which was subject to death, and brought it to the cross to be transformed.

The harmony lies here: The King was born to wear the thorns. He didn't lose His crown at the cross; He defined it. The star led to the King, but the thorns led to the Kingdom.

The Gospel’s Power in You

You stand at the crossroads of that ancient query and the crucifixion’s silent declaration. In the same star that guided the wisemen, the gospel shines on your heart, inviting you to see beyond the crown of thorns to the crown of life that follows. By believing, on the death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ you step into a living relationship with the King who entered your world not to dominate, but to die for you.

Who is the King of the Jews? You are faced with the same question. Will you seek to worship him or will you reject him? The power of the gospel of Jesus Christ is that it can transform your life, giving you a new perspective and a new purpose.

You have the power to choose. The gospel of Jesus Christ is not just a historical event, but a living, breathing message that speaks directly to your heart.  Accept Jesus' free gift of salvation today.

The Ultimate Seal of Approval

When God Places the Gospel in Your Hands

1 Thessalonians 2:4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

God’s Allowance

The Holy Ghost of God notes that you are "allowed of God." Meaning being tested and found fit for the Lord’s service.

• Before you ever speak to anyone, you must realize that you have already been audited by God. Your standing is not based on your popularity," but based upon the approval of the Lord

The Trust of the Gospel

The phrase “put in trust with the gospel” carries profound significance. It denotes the God given assignment, the blessed responsibility entrusted to you and other believers. To be “put in trust” means that God has chosen you as a steward of the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ—the good news. This is not merely a privilege, but an enormous confidence God places in you.

Your Role as Stewards

When you are put in trust with the gospel, you become the bearers of a transformative message and power that changes lives. It’s a call to action and authenticity; you speak not to please men but to honor the Lord. This distinction is crucial. In a world so often driven by the quest for approval and acceptance, your true value lies in your commitment to convey the message that Jesus saves, with integrity and sincerity.

The Sacred Trust

To be "put in trust with the Gospel" is the highest level of security clearance in the Kingdom of God.

• The Deposit:  You are a guardian of the "sound words". You do not have the authority to edit the blueprint, dilute the message, or soften the "quickening" power of the truth to suit the listener.
• The Audience of One: Because the trust comes from God, the accountability remains with the Lord. Paul makes it clear: the goal is "not as pleasing men." Men's opinions are shifting sand; God's heart is the "plumb line."

The Heart of the Matter

The Lord examines your motivations, seeking authenticity. This search for truth reflects His love and desire for you to genuinely represent Him. Your task is to give or impact the grace, mercy, and charity found in the gospel of Jesus Christ, untainted by the fleeting expectations of human approval. It invites you to reflect its power in your life.

The Light in Your Hands

You must understand that the Gospel you carry is not a fragile thing that requires your protection; To be put in trust with this message is to hold the only power in the universe capable of raising the dead.

When you speak, you are not merely sharing a philosophy or a nostalgic tradition. You are proclaiming the "quickening spirit" of Jesus Christ into the dark and "regions beyond" to the sinners soul. The Gospel is the unbreakable grip of God reaching through your voice to pull a drowning soul to shore.

You do not have to worry about being "enough" for the task, for the power is not in the messenger—it is in the Message. Let the fear of man fall away in the light of Jesus Christ light the way. 

The Gospel

1 Corinthians 15:3  For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Do you believe this?

Let The Truth of God Be Your Guide

John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

The Spirit of Truth

The passage emphasizes the profound role of the Spirit of Truth, which refers to a guiding force devoted to illuminating the path of truth and wisdom. This Spirit is not self-serving; instead, it is the Spirit of God, only conveying messages it receives—from God’s holy bible. This selflessness is pivotal because it underscores that truth is not opinion but Spiritual and rest in Jesus Christ who is the Word.

Practical implications: Because the Spirit of God guides, believers are invited to receive the Spirit of God through the acceptance of Jesus Christ…without works: prayer, attentive obedience, testing what is communicated against the bible. The Spirit’s work transforms understanding into practical obedience, shaping decisions, convictions, repentance and salvation.

A Call to Seek Truth

In conclusion, the profound message of the Spirit of Truth encourages us to embrace truth in our lives. It invites us to reflect critically on our beliefs, challenging us to strip away preconceived notions and biases. 

We are called to buy the truth and sell it not, to rejoice in truth, to speak the truth and to be the pillar and ground of the truth. 
Truth is not always comfortable, but it is the pathway to true, growth, and liberty. 

Are you ready to desire truth above all else?