Day 8: Jesus is the King and Lord
If you’ve ever read a children’s Bible, you’ll have read the story of David and Goliath. David was a shepherd who became the greatest king in the history of God’s people. He’s most known for his epic victory over a super-sized enemy of God’s people named Goliath. But David wasn’t perfect. In fact, he committed adultery and murder, so he had to do some serious repenting. But still, God’s people looked back to King David as a hero, and God had promised David that his throne would be an everlasting one. In fact, there are many Old Testament prophecies about God’s promised King—the Messiah—who would one day sit on David’s throne and rule forevermore. Today, we’ll get a hint from Jesus that He is that promised King.
In verse 23, what day is it, and what are Jesus and His disciples doing?
According to the Old Testament law, the Sabbath was a day to rest and to worship God. People weren’t allowed to work on the Sabbath, so the Pharisees complain that Jesus and His disciples are doing something that could be thought of as work.
Who does Jesus reference when He responds to the Pharisees in verses 25–26?
Where does Jesus say King David went when he was hungry?
What does Jesus say King David did in the house of God?
Here, the Pharisees witness Jesus doing whatever King David had the right to do. Jesus did have that right. But to the Pharisees, this seemed outrageous—like if you said, “Well, the President can go into the White House and take what he wants, so I can too.” Jesus is simply being who He is—God’s anointed King, with the same rights as King David.
In verse 27, what does Jesus say about the Sabbath?
In verse 28, what does Jesus say about Himself?
This would have sounded even more outrageous to the Pharisees. God Himself is Lord of the Sabbath!
How does this story help us see who Jesus is?
Praise Jesus that He is a better, greater, and stronger King than David ever was. Praise Him that He is the rightful Lord of everyone, and ask Him to help you live with Him as your King today!
Well done for working through the first act of Mark’s gospel! We’ve covered lots of ground and learned a lot about King Jesus. In the next act, we’ll see Him starting His new kingdom family.