Jesus is the ultimate divine king, the one who is great, the Son of God. In this passage, we see that John the Baptist, Mary, and the kings of the Old Testament are signposts meant to point to Jesus, not the destination themselves.

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

- Is there a fact you learned, question you had, or truth you were reminded of during today’s sermon?
- What Old Testament character(s) does Mary remind you of?
- How is Jesus greater than Mary, John the Baptist, and/or David?
- How does the kingship of Jesus affect how we view other objects of worship today?
- How does this sermon inform our Joyful Worship, Humble Growth, Radical Hospitality, or Generous Service?