The Rise And Fall Of The World

Human kingdoms rise and fall, but God’s kingdom supercedes them all.

INITIAL OBSERVATIONS:

1. We begin the prophetic section (7-12).

2. The same godless kingdoms are seen in chapter 2.

I. THE SUCCESSION OF KINGDOMS

1. The Devouring Lion:

2. The Crushing Bear:

3. The Springing Leopard:

II. THE SUPPRESSION OF ONE KINGDOM

1. His Description

2. His Exaltation

3. His Persecution (25)

III. THE SUPERSESSION OF ONE FINAL KINGDOM

Christ’s kingdom is “The sovereign rule of God manifested in Christ.”

1) Christ’s kingdom begins small.

2) Christ’s kingdom is everlasting.

“Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.” Isaiah 9:7

3) His kingdom is superior.

4) His kingdom is exclusive.

Pray for it to come: “your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10