𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗗 — 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜𝗧 𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦

HOW IT STARTED — HOW IT ENDS

From the Humble King to the Triumphant King
Zechariah 9:9 / Revelation 19:11 (KJV)

INTRODUCTION

Jesus Christ came the first time in humility, offering peace and salvation.
He will come the second time in majesty, executing judgment and establishing His kingdom.

Rightly dividing the Word shows:
First Coming → Salvation
Second Coming → Judgment & Kingdom

Hebrews 9:28 – “Unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”

① SUBMISSION — The Servant King Appears
Zechariah 9:9
Jesus began His ministry in meekness.

Lowly posture – Riding a donkey
Matthew 21:5
Limited recognition – Rejected by Israel
John 1:11
Love displayed – Offering peace
Luke 19:41–42
The King came gently the first time.

② SACRIFICE — The Suffering King Dies
Isaiah 53:5
The first coming focused on redemption.

Substitutionary death – For our sins
2 Corinthians 5:21
Scriptural fulfillment – Foretold suffering
Psalm 22
Saving purpose – Grace extended
Romans 5:8
Salvation was accomplished at Calvary.

③ SEPARATION — The King Ascends
Acts 1:9–11
After resurrection, Christ departed.

Seen ascending – Witnessed departure
Luke 24:51
Session in heaven – Seated at God’s right hand
Hebrews 1:3
Silence on earth – Israel set aside
Romans 11:25
The Church Age begins during His absence.

④ SUSPENSE — The Silent Interval
Romans 11:25
We now live in the Dispensation of Grace.

Salvation offered freely
Ephesians 2:8–9
Sinners reconciled
2 Corinthians 5:20
Saints waiting expectantly
Titus 2:13
The King is absent, but grace abounds.

⑤ SEIZURE — The Sudden Return for His Saints
1 Thessalonians 4:16–17
Before judgment, Christ gathers His Church.

Secret coming – Not seen by the world
1 Corinthians 15:51–52
Saints caught up – Rapture
1 Thessalonians 4:17-18
Safety secured – Wrath avoided
1 Thessalonians 1:10
The Rapture precedes the Tribulation.

⑥ STORM — The Sovereign King Returns
Revelation 19:11
How it ends is far different than how it started.

White horse – Symbol of victory
Revelation 19:11
Warrior posture – Judgment begins
Isaiah 63:1–4
Wrath poured out – Earth judged
Revelation 6–18
Mercy pauses; judgment begins.

⑦ SUPREMACY — The King Rules the Nations
Revelation 19:15
Christ reigns with authority.

Rod of iron – Absolute rule
Psalm 2:9
Rebels crushed – No resistance
Revelation 19:21
Righteous reign – Justice restored
Isaiah 11:4
Earth finally submits to its rightful King.

⑧ SOVEREIGNTY — The Kingdom Established
Revelation 20:4
The Millennium begins.

Satan bound – Deception ends
Revelation 20:1–3
Saints rewarded – Reign with Christ
2 Timothy 2:12
Scripture fulfilled – Promises to Israel
Jeremiah 23:5
God keeps His covenants literally.

⑨ SUMMATION — The Eternal King Reigns Forever
Revelation 22:3–5
History concludes with glory.

Sin removed – Curse lifted
Revelation 21:4
Saints reigning – Forever with Christ
Daniel 7:27
Savior exalted – Eternal worship
Philippians 2:10–11
How it ends is eternal victory.

CALL TO ACTION

Believe while grace remains
Prepare for His return
Trust Christ today
2 Corinthians 6:2 – “Now is the accepted time…”

CONCLUSION

He came first on a donkey to save.
He returns on a white horse to rule.
The same Jesus—
Different mission.
Final authority.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Humility marked His first coming
Calvary secured salvation
Grace fills the present age
The Rapture removes the Church
Judgment purifies the earth
Christ returns visibly
The Kingdom is literal
Promises are fulfilled
Jesus Christ reigns forever

“Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” (Revelation 22:20)