Lesson 6

Jesus Fulfills the Old Testament Role of King

Jesus fulfills the Old Testament role of king, who was to rule justly according to the law of God. A king was to lead his people into relationship with God and right worship of Him.

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Lesson Topics

Gospels Justice Life of Christ Parables & Miracles Vocation

Essential Lessons

Day 2 & 3

Lesson Vocabulary

King: In the Old Testament, kings were to rule justly according to the law of God. They were to lead His people into relationship with God and right worship of Him. Jesus fulfills this role by establishing the Kingdom of God on earth and by teaching the law of God by which all will be judged. Jesus taught us to love God and to love our neighbor, He gave us the Beatitudes to teach us how to be happy or fulfilled in the Kingdom, and He taught us the works of mercy as the way to live out the law of God in His Kingdom. One of the original roles God gave to Adam in the Garden of Eden. A king has dominion, or rules over, his kingdom and its subjects. God gave Adam dominion over all of creation. Adam, then, was the first king.
Dominion: Authority or rule. Kings have authority and rule over the kingdoms and subjects. Adam was given dominion over all of creation.
Corporal Works of Mercy: are loving actions taught to us by Christ that help us meet a person's physical needs. Corporal means "of the body." The Corporal Works of Mercy are: feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the dead.