The Heart of a King: A Heart for God

Karl Ihfe concludes his series on King David by examining why Jesus is called the "Son of David" from Matthew 1 through Revelation 22:16. This title signifies hope, as David's reign represented Israel's golden age—a time when the kingdom was united, prosperous, and free from oppression. When people cried out "Son of David, have mercy" to Jesus, they were expressing hope that He could restore what was broken.

The title also emphasizes Jesus' humanity through His genealogy in Matthew 1, which breaks traditional rules by including women (Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba) and non-Israelites. This reveals that Jesus came not just for one ethnic group or gender, but for all people. Ihfe challenges us to follow David's example, who "served God's purpose in his generation" (Acts 13:36), and allow God's kingdom to break through in our lives despite our imperfections.

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