The Eternal Kingdom of Jesus Christ

I. The Promised Kingdom

  1. Jacob’s blessing to Judah (Genesis 49:8-10).
  2. God's promise to David (II Samuel 7:12-16).
  3. Last Davidic king (II Kings 24:8-12; 25:27-30).
  4. Daniel’s prophecy (Daniel 2:36-45).

II. The Coming of Jesus

  1. Promise to Mary (Luke 1:30-33).
  2. John’s Call (Matthew 3:1-2).
  3. Jesus’ Call (Mark 1:14-15; Luke 4:42-44; Luke 17:20,21; John 18:33-37).

III. The Kingdom Established

  1. The authority of Jesus (Matthew 28:18-20).
  2. Christians in the kingdom (Colossians 1:13,14).
  3. The duration of the kingdom (I Corinthians 15:20-26).

IV. Misconceptions About the Kingdom

  1. It hasn’t been established (Rev. 1:9).
  2. It is an earthly kingdom (Daniel 2:44; Acts 1:6-8; Luke 17:21; John 8:30-34).
  3. Apostasy brought the kingdom to an end (Acts 20:29,30; II Thessalonians 2:1-4; Luke 1:32,33).
  4. It is yet to come (Revelation 20:4, 11-12)
 
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