The Grands Letter (Matt/GLJ)

Dear Grands,

Matthew 27:37, “This is Jesus, King of the Jews.” It has been said that the greatest achievement one can obtain is a commendation from the lips of his harshest opponent. If that be true, then Pontius Pilate offered such to the LORD Jesus Christ when he placed above His head the declaration: ‘…οὗτός ἐστιν Ἰησοῦς ὁ βασιλεὺς τῶν Ἰουδαίων,’ “This is Jesus, King of the Jews.”

The disciple Matthew (“gift of God”), despite his notorious employment as a publican (tax collector), emphasized the LORD Jesus as “King” throughout his Gospel’s 28 chapters. Matthew covers Christ Jesus’ birth, His ministry, His rejection, His death, and His resurrection!

It is noteworthy, as well, that Matthew’s mission was primarily to the Jewish people. The Gospel of the Kingdom “was preached up to the rejection and crucifixion of Jesus, and it will again be proclaimed prior to the Great Tribulation and Second Advent of the LORD Jesus Himself.”

In the meantime, the responsibility of the Gospel’s proclamation falls upon all true believers. We exhibit varying personalities, yet we have but one Good News to share. May the LORD bless us with the enthusiasm of those early disciples!

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

United States of America

“We will never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom