Israel lived with a misunderstood promise of a Messiah that did not reflect reality.

Jesus birth announcement reinforced the promise of a king.

Christ is not the last name of Jesus; Christ refers to his title as "King", "Anointed One" or "Messiah".

Jesus message and the message of the first century church was primarily the Kingdom of God.

Jesus primary role is to be a king, not just a savior.

Jesus was ultimately crucified because he claimed to be a king.

The resurrection of Jesus confirmed his place as "God's Final King".