1. The King, His Kingdom and You 2 Samuel 7:12-13 Psalm 2 Daniel 7:13-14

2. 2 Jesus Fulfilled OT Prophecies: Acts 3:24-26 Why do people look for the future fulfillment of these prophecies?Why do people look for the future fulfillment of these prophecies? Deceived by false doctrines (2 Ths. 2:1-3)Deceived by false doctrines (2 Ths. 2:1-3) Misunderstand the nature of the King and his Kingdom (Jno. 6:15)Misunderstand the nature of the King and his Kingdom (Jno. 6:15)

3. 3 King on His Throne Kingdom exists today Mark 1:15; 9:1 (Acts 1:8; 2:1-4)Kingdom exists today Mark 1:15; 9:1 (Acts 1:8; 2:1-4) Since Pentecost, Col. 1:13; Rev. 1:6, 9Since Pentecost, Col. 1:13; Rev. 1:6, 9 His church, Matt. 16:18-19His church, Matt. 16:18-19 King on throne, Acts 2:29-36 (Lk. 1:32)King on throne, Acts 2:29-36 (Lk. 1:32) David’s son exalted, 2:29-31, 33David’s son exalted, 2:29-31, 33 Reigning now, 2:34-36 (Psa. 110:1-2)Reigning now, 2:34-36 (Psa. 110:1-2)

4. 4 King on His Throne The King now has ALL authority, Matt. 28:18; Eph. 1:21-23 (Psa. 2:8-12)The King now has ALL authority, Matt. 28:18; Eph. 1:21-23 (Psa. 2:8-12) If he is not reigning…not ALL authorityIf he is not reigning…not ALL authority He has ALL authority…now reigningHe has ALL authority…now reigning

5. 5 King on His Throne King will rule until the last enemy (death) is abolished, 1 Cor. 15:24-28King will rule until the last enemy (death) is abolished, 1 Cor. 15:24-28 Return of Jesus is END, not BEGINNINGReturn of Jesus is END, not BEGINNING Then, kingdom DELIVERED UP to the Father, not ESTABLISHED on earth, 15:23-24Then, kingdom DELIVERED UP to the Father, not ESTABLISHED on earth, 15:23-24 Reigns until death is subjected, 15:25-26 (resurrection, 15:22)Reigns until death is subjected, 15:25-26 (resurrection, 15:22) With death abolished, God reigns eternally (in heaven), 15:28 (24)With death abolished, God reigns eternally (in heaven), 15:28 (24)

6. 6 Nature of the Kingdom Daniel 2:34-35, 44-45 Spiritual, Jno. 18:36 (Lk. 17:20-21)Spiritual, Jno. 18:36 (Lk. 17:20-21) Not Political; Not Ethic; not MilitaristicNot Political; Not Ethic; not Militaristic Fills earth by means of gospel, not force, Zechariah 9:10 Isaiah 2:3-4Fills earth by means of gospel, not force, Zechariah 9:10 Isaiah 2:3-4

7. 7 Nature of the Kingdom Daniel 2:34-35, 44-45 Mercy, Isa. 55:3-5Mercy, Isa. 55:3-5 Sure mercies of David, Acts 13:32-35Sure mercies of David, Acts 13:32-35 For Jews Acts 13:38-39For Jews Acts 13:38-39 For Gentiles Isaiah 55:5For Gentiles Isaiah 55:5

8. 8 Nature of the Kingdom Daniel 2:34-35, 44-45 Peace & safety, Isa. 9:6Peace & safety, Isa. 9:6 Fulfilled in salvation, Isaiah 11:6-10 Romans 15:12Fulfilled in salvation, Isaiah 11:6-10 Romans 15:12 With God, Rom. 5:1With God, Rom. 5:1 With man, Eph. 2:14-18With man, Eph. 2:14-18

9. 9 Nature of the Kingdom Daniel 2:34-35, 44-45 Everlasting, Luke 1:33Everlasting, Luke 1:33 Not only 1,000 yearsNot only 1,000 years We already have an everlasting kingdom, Heb. 12:28 (22-23)We already have an everlasting kingdom, Heb. 12:28 (22-23) Gives us confidenceGives us confidence Prompts reverent living (Psa. 110:3)Prompts reverent living (Psa. 110:3)

10. 10 Kingdom is the Church Christ on throne with all authorityChrist on throne with all authority When Jesus returns & abolishes death, the kingdom will pass into the eternal realm of existenceWhen Jesus returns & abolishes death, the kingdom will pass into the eternal realm of existence You can have kingdom blessings now: Mercy, peace and eternal lifeYou can have kingdom blessings now: Mercy, peace and eternal life PEARL OF GREAT PRICE (Matt. 13:44-46)PEARL OF GREAT PRICE (Matt. 13:44-46)