2. 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

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

4. 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?
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5. 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

6. The door to the Kingdom is open
Acts 2:37-39
Colossians 1:13-14
Kingdom
Son
Love
Redemption
Forgiveness
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7. 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
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8. 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

9. 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.
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10. 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.
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11. 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

12. 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;
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13. 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

14. 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...

17. 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,

18. 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

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