David’s plans and God’s plans David desires to build a house for God (II Samuel 7:1-3) God plans to build a house for David (II Samuel 7:4-17) The Eternal Kingdom

God plans to build a house for David Rule over an everlasting kingdom Seed/Son Rule over an everlasting kingdom Build God’s House

A significant Old Testament revelation, a giant leap in God’s plan Genesis 3 > Plan to give victory over sin Genesis 12 > Plan to bless all nations II Samuel 7 > Plan for David’s son to rule forever 3 plans or 1 plan? The Eternal Kingdom

House…Nations…Taught by God Plan of an eternal kingdom Plan to save and bless Genesis 3 Genesis 12 II Samuel 7 Daniel 2 Isaiah 2:1-4 House…Nations…Taught by God Walk with God…Healing Luke 1:30-33 Acts 2:22-36 Jesus the Christ is the Lord and King who rules over God’s House/Kingdom forever

The door to the Kingdom is open Acts 2:37-39 Colossians 1:13-14 Kingdom Son Love Redemption Forgiveness The Eternal Kingdom

The door to the Kingdom is open The Kingdom of Christ involves The rule of God The people of God = the church It is a unique kingdom Christ rules over all now (Matthew 28:18) A kingdom within a kingdom The Eternal Kingdom

For those in the Kingdom We are part of God’s grand unfolding plan We have the highest possible calling We should walk worthy of the calling II Thessalonians 2:12 …that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. The Eternal Kingdom

The Eternal Kingdom To those battling sin - I Corinthians 6:9-10 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. The Eternal Kingdom

The Eternal Kingdom To those battling sin - I Corinthians 6:11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. The Eternal Kingdom

The Eternal Kingdom To the discouraged and disgruntled - II Thessalonians 1:3-4 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other, so that we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure, The Eternal Kingdom

The Eternal Kingdom To the discouraged and disgruntled - II Thessalonians 1:5 …which is manifest evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer; The Eternal Kingdom

The Eternal Kingdom To those facing trials - II Timothy 4:17-18 But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. Also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen! To those facing trials - The Eternal Kingdom

Hebrews 12:28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear...

Has Your God Been Able To Deliver You? Daniel, servant of the living God, Has your God been able to deliver you? Has your God, your God you always serve,

Has Your God Been Able To Deliver You? Oh king, live forever. My God sent His angel and shut the lion’s mouth, Lions did not harm me, for I had done no wrong

Has Your God Been Able To Deliver You? Daniel servant of the living God, Yes, your God’s been able to deliver you.