Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 2:6 - 2:6

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Mat_2:6

A Governor.



Messiah’s government



I. The character of the Governor,

1. His dignity (Rom_9:5; Col_2:9; Jer_33:6; Isa_45:18; Isa_45:24; Rom_14:11-12; Joh_1:1, and others). Suitably sustained by His attributes.

2. His condescension (Php_2:5-8).

3. His fidelity-to Him by whom He was appointed (Mat_22:37-38; Mat_5:17-19; Luk_2:49; Mat_3:15; Joh_4:31-34); to them for whom He was appointed (Joh_16:12-13; Joh_16:33; Eph_4:7-13; Luk_12:50; Heb_2:14-18; Heb_7:25).

4. His clemency. Ever ready to pardon, etc.



II. The character of his subjects.



III. The character of his government.

1. Divine and spiritual (Luk_10:18; Col_1:13; Heb_1:14; Eph_1:18; Col_2:2-3).

2. Mild and equitable. Rules without coercion (Psa_119:32).

3. Vigorous and effective (2Ch_16:9; Psa_11:4-7; Psa_24:7-10; Psa_103:19-21; Col_2:15; Heb_2:14; Rom_8:34-39).

4. Staple, prosperous, everlasting (Heb_12:28; Isa_9:7; Dan_7:27; Heb_1:8). Application: Let the enemies of this government tremble (1Co_15:15; Psa_2:9; Rom_2:4; Rom_2:8-9); submit and find peace (Psa_2:10-12). Let the subjects of this government rejoice in anticipation of its progressive and rapid conquests, and its final triumph (Psa_2:7-8; Rev_7:9-12). (Zeta.)