WE BELIEVE IN JESUS
STUDY GUIDE 5.2
Lesson 5: The King
Section 2: Fulfillment in Jesus

OUTLINE FOR TAKING NOTES

II. Fulfillment in Jesus

A. Qualifications

  1. Chosen by God

  2. Israelite

  3. Depend on God

  4. Covenant Fidelity

  5. Son of David

B. Function

  1. Justice

  2. Mercy

  3. Faithfulness

C. Expectations

  1. Davidic Dynasty

  2. Freedom and Victory

  3. Everlasting Kingdom

  4. Worldwide Kingdom


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. How did Jesus meet the qualifications for kingship?

2. When Pilate asked Jesus if He was the king of the Jews, how did Jesus respond?

3. One of the facts that confirm that Jesus was the expected eternal king, the Messiah, was that he was a descendant of _______.

4. What important kingly characteristic of Jesus is manifest in Matthew 5:17-18?

5. How does Jesus fulfill the functions of the office of king?

6. According to Philippians 2, what was Jesus' act of supreme obedience?

7. How did Jesus show mercy among the Gentiles?

8. According to Matthew 9.1-7, how did Jesus show mercy to the paralytic?

9. According to the lesson, when we disobey God, we are showing that we are not __________.

10. Explain the meaning of the names "Jesus" and "Immanuel."

11. What stage of the development of the kingdom are we experiencing now?

12. The kingdom of God is now primarily ______, but when Jesus returns it will also be _______.


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What can we learn from Jesus’ demonstrations of justice, mercy, and faithfulness during his earthly ministry, and how should we apply these lessons to our lives today?

2. What are some things you are looking forward to when Jesus consummates his kingdom at his return?