22 November 2009
TO HIM WAS GIVEN DOMINION AND GLORY AND A KINGDOM
TO HIM WAS GIVEN DOMINION AND GLORY AND A KINGDOM
Text: Daniel 7
- Series:
- An Everlasting Kingdom
Message Notes
(I) A GREAT VISION GIVEN BY GOD
1. As a prophetic revelation of the future
2. As a prophetic revelation of the Kingdom of the Messiah
(II) THE SIGNIFICANT FEATURES OF THIS VISION
1. A Vision of God as “The Ancient of Days” (Daniel 7:9)
a) Many thrones ( Daniel 7:9a )
b) The Throne of God ( Daniel 7:9e )
2. The Divine Court of God
a) A myriad of angels surround God
b) All stand by to serve Him ( Daniel 7:10 )
3. Introduction to The Son of Man
a) He is brought to the Ancient of Days ( Daniel 7:13 )
b) He is given the greatest honour!
(III) A DESCRIPTION OF THE KINGDOM OF THE SON OF MAN
1. In this Kingdom of God, all are to serve the Son of Man (Daniel 7:14)
a) Dominion
b) Glory
c) All are to serve the Son of Man
i) All peoples
i) All nations
ii) All languages
2. Features of this Divine Kingdom (Daniel 7:14)
a) An everlasting dominion
b) A kingdom that will not pass away
c) A kingdom that cannot be destroyed
(IV) CELEBRATION OF OUR FAITH IN JESUS AS THE SON OF MAN
1. Our faith in Jesus as the Son of God
2. Our understanding and appreciation of Jesus as the Son of Man
3. Our joy in being His servants together with the angelic hosts