Bible Readings:
2 Samuel 7:1 – 29, Psalm 89:1 – 4; 19 – 52
Sermon Outline:
2 Samuel 7:2 (NKJV)
2that the king said to Nathan the prophet, “See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells inside tent curtains.”
2 Samuel 7:5 (NKJV)
5“Go and tell My servant David, ‘Thus says the Lord: “Would you build a house for Me to dwell in?
2 Samuel 7:11 (NKJV)
11since the time that I commanded judges to be over My people Israel, and have caused you to rest from all your enemies. Also the Lord tells you that He will make you a house.
2 Samuel 7:16 (NKJV)
16And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever.” ’ ”
I A long, windy road to kingship
II Everlasting kingdom – in what sense?
III Subsequent history and ultimate fulfilment
Psalm 110:3 (NKJV)
3Your people shall be volunteers In the day of Your power; In the beauties of holiness, from the womb of the morning, You have the dew of Your youth.
1 Corinthians 15:25 (NKJV)
25For He must reign till He has put all enemies under His feet.