The King Promised

God reveals His future hope by promising a humble, righteous King who will bring peace and salvation to His people.

• God sovereignly removes false powers by judging surrounding nations, preparing the way for His promised King rather than relying on human strength (9:1–8).
• The promised King comes humbly and righteously, bringing salvation and redefining kingship through meekness rather than military might (9:9).
• The King’s reign establishes peace and extends universally, replacing weapons of war with reconciliation “from sea to sea” (9:10).
• Redemption flows from God’s covenant faithfulness, freeing the “prisoners of hope” and grounding restoration in God’s promises, not human effort (9:11–12).
• The reign of the promised King results in joyful restoration, where God saves His people like a shepherd and crowns them with beauty, abundance, and hope (9:16–17).

K.I.N.G.

• K — Know the True King (9:9) “Behold, your King is coming to you…” God calls His people to recognize who the real King is. The promised King is not self-appointed, forceful, or prideful, but righteous and saving. We must ask: Who truly rules my decisions—Christ or convenience? Knowing the King means submitting to His authority, not merely admiring His character. You cannot experience the King’s salvation without acknowledging His kingship.
• I — Imitate His Humility (9:9) “…Lowly and riding on a donkey…”  The promised King models humility. His greatness is displayed through gentleness, obedience, and peace—not dominance. In leadership, family, ministry, and work, believers are called to reflect Christlike humility. God advances His kingdom through surrendered hearts, not self-promotion. The King we follow determines the character we display.
• N — Notice the Nature of His Kingdom (9:10) “He shall speak peace to the nations…”  The King’s kingdom is marked by peace, reconciliation, and righteousness, not violence or coercion. Believers are ambassadors of peace in divided homes, churches, and communities. We reflect the King when we pursue peace without compromising truth. If Christ is our King, peace should be our testimony.
• G — Ground Your Hope in God’s Covenant (9:11–12) “Because of the blood of your covenant…”  Hope rests not in circumstances but in God’s covenant faithfulness. The King saves because God keeps His promises. Even in hardship, believers are “prisoners of hope.” God’s deliverance is anchored in His character, not our performance. Hope is secure when it is grounded in God’s promises.