Course:  Jesus the Eternal Son of God

Section Three: The Son of God in the Old Testament

Lesson Six (outline)

Lesson Title: The Eternal Plan and Purpose of God

 

Text: Psalm 2:6  'Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion'.

 

Introduction:  Zion is the dwelling place of God.

The people of God dwell in Zion. 

It is the place where

1)      Christ reigns as King

2)      The Lord is ‘more present’ because His throne is there.

3)      The people of God are kings and priests with Christ.  They are a people associated with signs and wonders, Isaiah 8:18. 

4)      There is everlasting joy

 

Introductory Story:  Revival comes from Zion

Revivals are times when it is manifested that the King reigns in Zion.

A revival will begin when God’s people desire to live in the presence and the power of God as citizens of Zion.

Revivals are times when the presence of God is manifested. 

All of God’s people should be seeking to live in the presence of the Lord, and to move in the power of the Holy Spirit.

 

Revivals do no affect everyone. 

A person may have a great awareness of the presence of God when others have no awareness of the anointing.

The Lord makes Himself known to those who have a heart to seek after Him.

 

 

Main Points:

1.      Christ reigns as King on Zion.  The eternal purpose of God, Psalm 2.  (Compare Acts 4:25-28)

Zion is the city of God where Christ reigns over His people

  • Man’s rejection of the Christ. (Psalm 2:1-3).
  • The LORD (Jehovah) has set His King on Zion. Psalm 2:4-6)
  • The eternal decree of God – ‘Ask for the heathen’  (Psalm 2:7-9)
  • The Psalmists calls for common sense to serve the Lord (Psalm 2:10-12)

 

 

2.      The Lord is ‘more present’ on Mount Zion.

·         Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 2 Samuel 6.  David wanted the Lord to be ‘more present’ in Jerusalem.

·         God demands obedience to His Word. 

·         The presence of the Lord brought great rejoicing

·         David appoints worshippers on Mount Zion. 

 

 

3.      The people of God are kings and priests with Christ.  They are a people associated with signs and wonders, Isaiah 8:18. 

The people of God dwell in Zion in the presence of God. 

  • Signs and wonders – God’s people are a supernatural people who live and move in the presence and power of God.

This is why Isaiah the prophet wrote    ‘Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, who dwells in mount Zion.’ Isaiah 8:18.

  • Reign with Christ – seated in heavenly places with Him.  Far above principalities and powers.
  • Priests unto God – offering spiritual sacrifices.  Life of worship

 

 

4.      Mount Zion is associated with everlasting joy.

  • Joy in Mount Zion. The evidence of the presence of the Lord is joy. (Psalms 16:11)
  • Isaiah prophesied that the redeemed would return again to Mount Zion with everlasting joy. (Isaiah 51:11; 35::10) 
  • The writer to Hebrews tells us that we have come to Mount Zion.  Hebrews 11:22-24  'But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,  To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,  And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.'
  • Joy should characterise the people of Zion.

 

Summary:

1)      The eternal plan and purpose is that the King, the Son of God, will reign on Mount Zion in the midst of His people.

2)      The desire of God's people should always be for the King to be seen in our midst.  We must have a longing for the presence of the Lord.

3)      God’s people are a supernatural people who reign with Christ and offer up spiritual sacrifices continuously.

4)      In the presence of the Lord there is great joy.

 

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