Gabriel announced to Mary that the Lord had given her Son, the throne of His father, David (Luke 1:31-32).
Matthew records the visit of the Magi, who came looking for the King of the Jews. When speaking with Herod, the Magi confirmed the Old Testament prophecy of Micah 5:2 — “But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah… From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel” (Matthew 2:5-6).
Upon meeting Christ for the first time, future apostle Nathanael declared that He was the King of the Jews.
James’ and John’s mother acknowledged Jesus’ kingship when she asked that her sons have a place of prominence in His kingdom.
Christ accepted and announced His kingship upon entering Jerusalem the week before His death, in fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9 (Matthew 21:2-5).
During His trial, when Pilate asked if Jesus was the King, Christ answered that He was.
Christ also declared to Pilate that He was born into this world to be the King.
When He was crucified, the charge against Him was the He was the King of the Jews (John 19:19).
While dying on the cross, the penitent thief acknowledge Christ’s kingship.
- You will… bear a Son… and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; - Luke 1:31-32
Matthew records the visit of the Magi, who came looking for the King of the Jews. When speaking with Herod, the Magi confirmed the Old Testament prophecy of Micah 5:2 — “But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah… From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel” (Matthew 2:5-6).
Upon meeting Christ for the first time, future apostle Nathanael declared that He was the King of the Jews.
- Nathanael answered Him, Rabbi, You are the Son of God; You are the King of Israel. - John 1:49
James’ and John’s mother acknowledged Jesus’ kingship when she asked that her sons have a place of prominence in His kingdom.
- She said to [Christ], Command that in Your kingdom these two sons of mine may sit one on Your right and one on Your left. - Matthew 20:21
Christ accepted and announced His kingship upon entering Jerusalem the week before His death, in fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9 (Matthew 21:2-5).
- Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied there and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to Me. […] This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: Behold your King is coming to you, Gentle, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden. - Matthew 21:2-5
During His trial, when Pilate asked if Jesus was the King, Christ answered that He was.
- So Pilate asked Him, saying, Are You the King of the Jews? And He answered him and said, It is as you say. - Luke 23:2-3
Christ also declared to Pilate that He was born into this world to be the King.
- Therefore Pilate said to Him, So You are a king? Jesus answered, You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, - John 18:37
When He was crucified, the charge against Him was the He was the King of the Jews (John 19:19).
- Pilate also wrote an inscription and put it on the cross. It was written, JESUS THE NAZARENE, THE KING OF THE JEWS. - John 19:19
While dying on the cross, the penitent thief acknowledge Christ’s kingship.
- And he was saying, Jesus, remember me when You come 1in Your kingdom! - Luke 23:42
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