God’s Prophetic Word: Prophecies About the Kingdom Part 2 (Hebrews 12:28)

The Time of Establishment Daniel 2:31-45 A Succession of Kingdoms Portrayed by the Image of a Man: Head of Gold – Babylonian (v. 38) Breast & Arms of Silver – MedoPersian (5:31, 6:28) Belly & Thighs of Brass – Grecian (8:21) Legs & Feet of Iron/Clay – Roman Empire “In the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed”

The Time of Establishment Daniel 2:31-45 Jesus was born in the days of the 4 th kingdom (Luke 2:1, 3:1) Apostles began their work in these days

IF the Kingdom is not yet Established, THEN: Daniel was a false prophet, OR to be yet fulfilled, the Roman Empire must be re-established, but first preceded by Grecian, MedoPersian & Babylonian Empires! Premillennialism is both FALSE and FOOLISH!

Kingdom Did Not Begin Until Jesus Ascended (Daniel 7:13-14) One Like Son of Man Came with the Clouds (Acts 1:9-11) Came TO the Ancient of Days Was Given Dominion, Glory and a Kingdom Kingdom to be Everlasting Premillennialists argue that Jesus will receive His Kingdom when He comes FROM the Ancient of Days to earth. This Contradicts the Prophecy of Daniel They are WRONG – AGAIN!

Preparation for the Kingdom The Work of John – Matthew 3:1-2 The Ministry of Jesus – Matt. 4:17; Luke 10:9; Mark 1:14-15 – Kingdom NEAR Mark 9:1 – “in their lifetime”, “with power” Luke 24:49 – Endued with power, in Jerusalem Acts 1:8 – Receive power when Holy Spirit came upon them John 16:13-14 – Spirit would guide them in teaching

Historical Beginning of the Kingdom – Acts 2 The Day of Pentecost – v. 1 Miraculous Events – v. 2, 3 Spoke in Other Languages as the Spirit Directed – v. 4, 6, 11 Multitude Gathered – v. 5, 6

Historical Beginning of the Kingdom – Acts 2 Peter’s Sermon: Fulfilled Joel 2:28-32 – v Deity of Jesus – v. 22 Their Guilt in the Death of Christ “Whom God Hath Raised” –Fulfilled David’s prophecy in Psalm 16:10 –Raised to Sit on David’s Throne –Now at the Right Hand of God, Exalted, Both Lord and Christ – v

Historical Beginning of the Kingdom – Acts 2 The Crowd Reacts: Their Anguished Question, “What Shall We Do?” v. 37 Peter Preached the Great Commission – v. 38 “Repent & Be Baptized “For the Remission of Sins” Result – About 3000 Baptized and Added to the Lord The Church is Now a Reality – V. 47

Summary: Jesus had gone TO the Ancient of Days They Were in the Right Place – Jerusalem Holy Spirit Came with Power, & Kingdom Came If Kingdom Prophecies are Not Fulfilled, then We have to Accept These Consequences: 1.No One is Born Again – John 3:3-5 2.No One can Eat the Lord’s Supper – Luke 22: All are Still Under the Power of Darkness – Col. 1:13 4.Isaiah, Daniel, Zechariah, John, Jesus & the Apostles are ALL FALSE PROPHETS!

Invitation: If you will obey the gospel, God will add you to His Church and you will be a citizen in His Kingdom on earth…in anticipation of entering the Heavenly Kingdom

God’s Prophetic Word: Prophecies About the Kingdom