I have been keeping Jesus small. I have found myself saying things like, "He started as a baby." Fortunately for me, I allowed Scripture to reshape my thinking this week. Inspired by downhere's song, "How Many Kings," I considered what sort of king Jesus is to emphasize the tremendous sacrifice it was for Him to come to earth as a human (much less a baby). But He did NOT "start" as a baby. Join me in Colossians 1 to put the magnifying glass on just a handful of characteristics of King Jesus. On this episode I discuss: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Make a list Repetition Considering a familiar story from a new perspective Jesus was an "unlikely hero"...or was He? Jesus is anything but small - Colossians 1:15-20 Everything in our list was true of the baby lying in a manger Jesus was God Jesus holds the highest rank Jesus created His kingdom Before there was anything...King Jesus was Jesus is not an uninterested, disconnected King Jesus surpasses all others...He is illustrious, renowned, celebrated, and supreme So what is our response? Bring gifts that acknowledge WHO He is - Matthew 2:1-11     Additional Resources Purchase the album or single on Amazon Lyrics and chords Story behind the song "How Many Kings" by downhere - New Release Today Article This Week's Challenge I hope you've been reading the Christmas story over and over this season. If you haven't pulled it out lately, read it again and consider all that Jesus was (even as a baby). Consider this Mighty King that came to earth for you and me. Read Colossians 1:15-20 again and make your own list as a review. Did you catch the BITE of repetition along with the BITE of making a list? Let the truth of God's Word sink in.