Reflection

Christ, King of the Universe

REFLECTION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE – by Lisa-Marie Calderone-Stewart

What do you know about kings? Kings have power and authority. They live in palaces, with good food, entertainment and servants.

How is this image similar to your idea of who Jesus is? How is this image different?

Do you think Jesus made a big deal about being a ‘king’ when he was hanging out with the Apostles? How do you think he treated them?

Lots of people wonder what INRI stands for. Think of each ‘I’ as a ‘J’, and it’s easier to see. Jesus of Nazareth, King (‘Rex‘ in Latin) of the Jews. Jesus wasn’t in the habit of calling himself King of the Jews.

How do you think he got that title? Who would have most likely seen him as a real king and leader? Why? Who might have used that title only in a mocking way? Why?

If Jesus came today instead of two thousand years ago, do you think modern people would see him as a king? Why or why not?

Do you see Jesus as a king? If not, why not? If so, a king of what? or a king of whom?