In what ways did matthew depict christ as the king? he tells how jesus offered himself as a sacrifice for sin. the genealogy in matthew 1 shows his royal descent. chapter 2 shows the magi looking for the king of the jews. pilate asks jesus if he is "the king of the jews." jesus teaches about future events. matthew notes that the sign over the cross read "this is jesus, the king of the jews." 3 attempts remain submit answer notes mark lesson as complete