If election cycles teachers anything, it's that we long for a leader who will always lead wisely

and justly, and always defend us from whoever or whatever might harm us. And if election cycles

teachers anything else, it's that such a leader never materialises. Some leaders may strike us as

better than others, but none of them, not even the best of them, have ever been able to be the

protector and defender that we really long for. As we saw in another episode of Simply Put,

the one about the offices of Christ, Jesus is described in Scripture as Prophet,

Priest, and King. Not just any King, but the ultimate King, the one we've always longed for.

God's people had kings in the Old Testament, of course. Israel longed for a King who would protect

and defend them, and each one was a disappointment, even at their best. King David is the most famous,

a King described as a man after God's own heart, a great leader, musician, poet, and warrior,

a man of legendary courage and faith who was gracious enough to forgive readily and humble enough

to receive correction from others. And yet, even he, as great a King as he was, was guilty of

some heinous sins. The King, God's people really longed for never materialised.

But Jesus, is described in Scripture as great David's greater son.

Descended from David's royal line, Jesus is nevertheless the greater King.

Why is it that Jesus is described in this way as the ultimate King? Well, the Westminster

Shorter Catechism explains Christ executes the office of a King in subduing us to Himself,

in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all His and our enemies.

So supreme are His Kingly credentials that the New Testament doubles down on that title,

describing Jesus as the King of Kings. Paul's letter to Timothy describes Jesus as

the blessed and only sovereign, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Similarly, Revelation chapter 17 and 19 both declare Jesus to be King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

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