Lesson 224Identity

King on Holy Hill

This lesson explores how Psalm 2:6 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Psalm 2:6

I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.

New Testament

Matthew 27:37

Above his head they placed the written charge against him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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Josh McDowell

The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict • #19 King

Set as King on Zion; Jer 23:5 and Zech 9:9 cited as parallels; cross placard 'King of the Jews'

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The Old Testament prophecy for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

God declared in Psalm 2 that He installed His king on Zion. At Calvary, the sign above Jesus read "King of the Jews" — what Pilate meant as mockery, God meant as coronation. The cross was His throne.

Reflection

Christ our King, when my identity feels uncertain, remind me that Your promises in Psalm 2:6 stand fulfilled in Matthew 27:37.