The Prophecy and Reign of The King of the Jews: Immanuel and His Eternal Kingdom
The Scriptures reveal the prophecy of a virgin giving birth to Immanuel, meaning "God is with us" (Isaiah 7:14). This child, described as the Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and Prince of Peace, will establish a government of justice and righteousness that knows no end (Isaiah 9:6). The historical context features various Herodian rulers, from Herod the Great to Agrippa, alongside their roles in biblical events. Ultimately, Zechariah 14:9 affirms that the Lord will reign as King over all the earth, uniting His followers in His unfailing sovereignty.
The Prophecy and Reign of The King of the Jews: Immanuel and His Eternal Kingdom
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The King of the Jews • Isaiah 7 vs 14 • Behold a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call his name Immanuel (God is with us) • Isaiah 9 vs 6 • Wonderful Counsellor • Mighty God • Eternal Father • Prince of Peace • The government shall be on his shoulders • Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end • He will reign on Davids Throne – establishing it and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever
ruthless • built temple • eliminated rivals • slaughtered the innocents • mentioned in Matt 2 • beheaded John the Baptist • complicit in crucifixion of Jesus • Imprisoned apostles (Acts 12) • Sudden death (Acts 12) • met Paul – self interested • cynically dismissed Paul 1) Herod the Great‘King of the Jews’ Reign 40BC – 4BC 2) Herod the Tetrarch Archelaus - SON Reign 4BC – AD6 3) Herod the Tetrarch Antipas – SON Reign AD6 – AD39 (deposed) 4) Herod the King Agrippa – GRANDSON Reign AD39 – AD44 (sudden death age 54) 5) Herod King Agrippa – GT. GRANDSON Reign AD44 – c: AD100
The King of the Jews • Isaiah 7 vs 14 • Behold a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call his name Immanuel (God is with us) • Isaiah 9 vs 6 • Wonderful Counsellor • Mighty God • Eternal Father • Prince of Peace • The government shall be on his shoulders • Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end • He will reign on Davids Throne – establishing it and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever
The King of the Jews Zechariah 14 vs 9 And the Lord will be King over all the earth in that day. The Lord will be the only one. His name will be the only one. New American Std Bible