In Matthew He is “The Christ our Messiah King.”
Matthew presents Jesus as Israel’s promised
messianic King.
Matthew narrates the conception and birth of Jesus,
and refers to Isaiah's prophecy of ‘the Sign of Immanuel.’
According to Matthew 1:20-23, the Angel of the Lord
said to Joseph in a dream:
“Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy
wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His Name
JESUS: for He shall save His people from their sins.
Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was
spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a
Son, and they shall call His Name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God
with us” (KJV).
The Immanuel Prophecy by Prophet Isaiah stated:
Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a
virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and shall call His Name Immanuel.
Isa 7:14 KJV
The Magi—wise men from the east were aware of the
birth of the King, and came to worship Him.
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of
Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
Saying, Where is He that is born King of the Jews? for we have
seen His star in the east, and are come to worship Him.
Matt 2:1-2 KJV
Out of Bethlehem of Judah came the Shepherd of
Israel as Prophet Micah prophesied.
"But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
though you are small among the clans of Judah,
out of you will come for Me
One Who will be Ruler over Israel,
Whose origins are from of old,
from ancient times."
Mic. 5:2 NIV
The Messiah was prophesied to come as God's Faithful
Servant Who will proclaim Justice to the nations—leading Justice to Victory
(Matthew 12:17-21). He was prophesied to utter things which have been kept
secret from the foundation of the world (13:34-35; Psa.78:2). He comes as
Savior (Isa 62:11), and King (Zech. 9:9); Righteous and having Salvation. He
rode gently on a donkey, and will yet ride forth on a white horse.
Those who crucified Him called Him "the King of
the Jews" (Matt. 27:11, 27-37). But, more than that, He accomplished
Redemption for us at Calvary, and was raised from the dead guaranteeing our
Resurrection, and perfecting our Salvation—He is “the Christ our Messiah King”
The Davidic reference to "the Son of
David" occurs nine times in Matthew, but only six times in all of the
other gospels.