The Marks of Christ

Synopsis     1Kings 1:29-39     2/20/2019 

David once again took an oath affirming Solomon’s kingship. He then gave instructions to assemble key leaders. He called Zadok who was the High Priest. And he called Benaiah who was a military leader. And he called Nathan the prophet.   

He tasked these three men with taking Solomon before the Lord. Once there, David directed them to anoint Solomon king. And, Solomon rode King David’s mule to show that he was the new king.  

Solomon and King David’s Mule 

King David insisted Solomon ride on his mule. But the mule was reserved exclusively for the king. So, Solomon mounted on the mule was a sign for the people. And the sign signified that Solomon was David’s choice to serve as king.  

The Marks of Christ 

The son of a king bears the symbols of his king-father when he begins his own kindship. So, as a sign of his authority, he sits on the royal throne. And he wears a royal crown. And these marks express to the world who he is. And they express the role he plays. 

You are a Christ-follower. As such, you are born again as a child of God – a child of the king. And Jesus Christ is a king. And Christ destined you to rule with him.

So perhaps, in the midst of suffering for the sake of righteousness, something has injured you. Perhaps your injuries are even commemorated with scars. Recognize that your scars are the marks – the expressions – that tell the universe who you are in Christ.  

“From now on, let no one make troubles for me; for I bear the marks of Jesus on my body” Gal 6:17