From the Footstool to the Throne Psalm 97:1-9
Genesis 2:2; Isaiah 66:1
The Footstool of God Earth, Isaiah 66:1 Temple, 1 Chronicles 28:2 Zion, Lamentations 2:1 The Footstool of God
Utility (service and rest), 1 Chronicles 28:2; 2 Chronicles 9:18 Lowliness Subjugation, Psalm 110:1-2 Shameful treatment, James 2:3 The Footstool of God
The Footstool of God Perishes, Hebrews 1:10-13 In contrast to eternal Christ, 2 Peter 3:10-13; 1 Cor. 15:27-28 Enemies of Christ, Hebrews 1:13 Throne of God is eternal, Hebrews 1:8; 1 Cor. 15:28 The Footstool of God
Worship From God’s Footstool Earth, Isaiah 66:1 The creation, in recognition of His power, glory and people, Psalm 148 Name, 148:5-6, 13 (Hebrews 13:14-15) Glory, 148:13 (Matthew 6:13) People, 148:14 (Acts 2:42) Worship From God’s Footstool
Worship From God’s Footstool Temple, 1 Chronicles 28:2; 1 Kings 8:26-29 Worship, Psalm 99:5 (9); 132:7 Holiness of God, Leviticus 10:3 (Revelation 4:8-9) Our reverence, Heb. 12:28-29 Worship From God’s Footstool
Worship From God’s Footstool The Church Temple of God, Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Peter 2:5 Worship from earth reaches the heavenly throne, Acts 7:48-50 Draw near, Hebrews 10:19-25 Worship From God’s Footstool
Life on God’s Footstool
Life on God’s Footstool Given and sustained by God Acts 14:15-17 Creative power (14:15-16) Living world…Living God (14:17) Reason to worship, Acts 4:24 Foolish to reject, Rom. 1:21-22 Life on God’s Footstool
Life on God’s Footstool Humble respect and love for God and man, Matthew 22:37-39 Prepare for destruction of the footstool and eternity before God’s throne Life on God’s Footstool
Life on God’s Footstool Destruction of footstool and eternity before God’s throne Salvation in Christ, Heb. 1:10-14 Overcome and reign, Rev. 3:21 Name, Revelation 3:12 (22:4) Glory, Revelation 3:5 (22:5) People, Revelation 21:3 Life on God’s Footstool
1 Peter 5:6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time 1 Peter 5:6