TURN: What is God’s plan for providing that rest?…
1. God provided a ruler to give his people rest(2 Samuel 7:1-11)
EXPLANATION: Humans were meant to rule over the earth as God’s vice-regents. We have largely failed at that, and rebellion is constant. So, we need a ruler to represent us and to bring us peace…
ILLUSTRATION: Un-American…
2. God promised a king from David’s line who would reign forever(2 Samuel 7:11-17)
EXPLANATION: The Messiah would rescue God’s people and establish—fully—God’s kingdom. For a thousand years, the Israelites waited for the fulfillment of that promise…
Main Idea: As promised, Jesus is a king from the line of David reigning forever
APPLICATION: Submit to Jesus as king…
CONCLUSION: He’s in charge. Praise God for the rest he provides!
