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Promise and ProphecyPromise and Prophecy

Christ's Rejection By The Christ's Rejection By The Jews ForetoldJews Foretold

a.a. Isa. 53:1 “…Who hath believed our Isa. 53:1 “…Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?revealed?

b.b. In the N.T. John wrote, “…But though In the N.T. John wrote, “…But though he had done so many signs before them, yet he had done so many signs before them, yet they believed not on himthey believed not on him: that the word of : that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled which which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?" John 12:37-38.Lord been revealed?" John 12:37-38.

c.c. Again, “…The stone which the builders Again, “…The stone which the builders rejected, it is become the head of the rejected, it is become the head of the corner." Psa. 118:22; cf. Mt. 21:33-46.corner." Psa. 118:22; cf. Mt. 21:33-46.

Christ's Rejection By The Christ's Rejection By The Jews ForetoldJews Foretold

d.d. In fact... there are at least 16 In fact... there are at least 16 prophecies which were fulfilled in one 24 prophecies which were fulfilled in one 24 hour period surrounding the death of Christ.hour period surrounding the death of Christ.(1) Many of these prophecies were written (1) Many of these prophecies were written up to 1,000 years or more before the time of up to 1,000 years or more before the time of their fulfillment.their fulfillment.

e.e. Therefore... having been foretold Therefore... having been foretold centuries before, the Jewish rejection of centuries before, the Jewish rejection of Christ was certainly no surprise.Christ was certainly no surprise.

Prophecies of the Prophecies of the Betrayal, Trial and Betrayal, Trial and

CrucifixionCrucifixion Sold for 30 pieces of silver. Zech. 11:12; Mt. Sold for 30 pieces of silver. Zech. 11:12; Mt.

26:14-1526:14-15 Money to be cast to the potter. Zech. 11:13; Money to be cast to the potter. Zech. 11:13;

Mt. 27:3-10Mt. 27:3-10 Disciples to forsake him. Zech. 13:7; Mt. Disciples to forsake him. Zech. 13:7; Mt.

26:56; Mk. 14:2726:56; Mk. 14:27 Silent before His accusers. Isa. 53:7; Mt. Silent before His accusers. Isa. 53:7; Mt.

27:12-1427:12-14 Wounded and bruised. Isa. 53:5; Mt. 27:12-Wounded and bruised. Isa. 53:5; Mt. 27:12-

1414

Prophecies of the Prophecies of the Betrayal, Trial and Betrayal, Trial and

CrucifixionCrucifixion Hands and feet to be pierced. Ps. 22:16; Luke Hands and feet to be pierced. Ps. 22:16; Luke 23:33; John 20:25,2723:33; John 20:25,27

Crucified with thieves. Isa. 53:12: Mk. 15:27-28Crucified with thieves. Isa. 53:12: Mk. 15:27-28 Pray for persecutors. Isa. 53:12; Luke 23:34Pray for persecutors. Isa. 53:12; Luke 23:34 People would shake their heads at the crucified People would shake their heads at the crucified

one. Ps. 22:7; Mt. 27:39one. Ps. 22:7; Mt. 27:39 People would ridicule Him. Ps. 22:7,8; Mt. People would ridicule Him. Ps. 22:7,8; Mt.

27:41,4327:41,43 People would be astonished. Ps. 22:17; Isa. People would be astonished. Ps. 22:17; Isa.

52:14; Luke 23:3552:14; Luke 23:35

Prophecies of the Prophecies of the Betrayal, Trial and Betrayal, Trial and

CrucifixionCrucifixion His garments parted and lots cast. Ps. 22:18; His garments parted and lots cast. Ps. 22:18; John 19:24John 19:24

Would cry, “My God, My God, Why hast thou Would cry, “My God, My God, Why hast thou forsaken me?” Ps. 22:1; Mt. 27:46forsaken me?” Ps. 22:1; Mt. 27:46

His bones were not to be broken. Ps. 34:20; His bones were not to be broken. Ps. 34:20; John 19:33,36John 19:33,36

His side to be pierced. Zech. 12:10; John His side to be pierced. Zech. 12:10; John 19:34,3719:34,37

He was to be buried in a rich man’s tomb. He was to be buried in a rich man’s tomb. Isa. 53:9; Mt. 27:57-60Isa. 53:9; Mt. 27:57-60

The Eternal Purpose Of The The Eternal Purpose Of The Church. Eph. 3:9-11Church. Eph. 3:9-11

Without speculation, the Bible teaches that the church Without speculation, the Bible teaches that the church has its place in the eternal scheme of redemption. It has its place in the eternal scheme of redemption. It was not just a second thought of God.was not just a second thought of God.

a.a. The The "manifold wisdom of God""manifold wisdom of God" revealed in the church. Vs. 10.revealed in the church. Vs. 10.

Illustrate: Architect’s wisdom revealed in completed Illustrate: Architect’s wisdom revealed in completed structure.structure.

1.1.Church was built Church was built "according to the eternal purpose" "according to the eternal purpose" of God in Christ. Vs. 11.of God in Christ. Vs. 11.

2. God had the church in mind from the beginning.2. God had the church in mind from the beginning.

The O.T. Prophecies Concerning The O.T. Prophecies Concerning The Kingdom Of GodThe Kingdom Of God

A.A. Isa. 2:2-4; cf. Micah 4:1-2.Isa. 2:2-4; cf. Micah 4:1-2.1.1. In the "last days".In the "last days".2.2. In the mountain of Jehovah... Jerusalem. In the mountain of Jehovah... Jerusalem.

cf. Luke 24:46-49; Heb. 12:22-28.cf. Luke 24:46-49; Heb. 12:22-28.3.3. All nations would flow into it. All nations would flow into it. 4.4. These last days are the N.T. days. Heb. These last days are the N.T. days. Heb.

1:1-2; Acts 2:16-17.1:1-2; Acts 2:16-17.5.5. Swords, plowshares, nation no longer Swords, plowshares, nation no longer

against nation.against nation.

The O.T. Prophecies Concerning The O.T. Prophecies Concerning The Kingdom Of GodThe Kingdom Of God

B.B. Daniel 2:31-35 Description of Daniel 2:31-35 Description of Nebuchadnezzar's dream.Nebuchadnezzar's dream. Daniel 2:36-45 Interpretation of that dream.Daniel 2:36-45 Interpretation of that dream.

NOTENOTE: Daniel did : Daniel did notnot outline the entire history outline the entire history of the world from his day until the end of time. of the world from his day until the end of time. He is dealing with the kingdoms which would He is dealing with the kingdoms which would exist before the time God established His exist before the time God established His kingdom and then with the establishment and kingdom and then with the establishment and duration of Christ's kingdom. duration of Christ's kingdom.

Only Four Earthly Only Four Earthly Kingdoms Are MentionedKingdoms Are Mentioned

a.a. Kingdom of Nebuchadnezzar Kingdom of Nebuchadnezzar – head – head of gold. 2:37-38.of gold. 2:37-38.At the feast of Belshazzar Daniel said that God At the feast of Belshazzar Daniel said that God

gave "Nebuchadnezzar thy father the gave "Nebuchadnezzar thy father the kingdom..." 5:18kingdom..." 5:18

Note the handwriting on the wall. Dan. 5:25-Note the handwriting on the wall. Dan. 5:25-28.28.

Babylonian Empire fell in 536 B.C.Babylonian Empire fell in 536 B.C.b.b. Medo-Persian KingdomMedo-Persian Kingdom – the joining of – the joining of

two arms and the breast of silver. two arms and the breast of silver. Medo-Persian kingdom fell in 330 B.C.Medo-Persian kingdom fell in 330 B.C.

Only four earthly kingdoms Only four earthly kingdoms are mentioned.are mentioned.

c.c. Macedonian or Greek EmpireMacedonian or Greek Empire. The two . The two countries of Egypt and Assyria were merged countries of Egypt and Assyria were merged into the Macedonian, under Alexander the into the Macedonian, under Alexander the Great – this was the thighs of brass in the Great – this was the thighs of brass in the image. cf. Daniel 2:39.image. cf. Daniel 2:39.This kingdom was divided among the generals in 323 This kingdom was divided among the generals in 323

B.C.B.C.d.d. The Roman EmpireThe Roman Empire came with the Caesars came with the Caesars

– the legs of iron and the feet mixed with clay, – the legs of iron and the feet mixed with clay, the mixture of Rome’s population, which the mixture of Rome’s population, which weakened the Roman empire and was an weakened the Roman empire and was an important factor in its ultimate downfall. cf. important factor in its ultimate downfall. cf. Dan. 2:40-45.Dan. 2:40-45.(1)(1) This empire began about 30 - 32 B.C. by This empire began about 30 - 32 B.C. by

Octavius Caesar.Octavius Caesar.

"In the days of those "In the days of those kings..." Vs. 44.kings..." Vs. 44.

In the succession of these In the succession of these kingdoms, (specifically in the days kingdoms, (specifically in the days of the Roman Kings) before this of the Roman Kings) before this line of world monarchies should line of world monarchies should pass out of existence, the pass out of existence, the kingdom of God would be kingdom of God would be established.established.

FULFILLMENT OF THE OLD FULFILLMENT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIESTESTAMENT PROPHECIES....Kingdom near.......Kingdom near...John said,John said, "Repent, ye for the kingdom "Repent, ye for the kingdom

of heaven is at hand." Mt. 3:2; of heaven is at hand." Mt. 3:2; cf. Mt. cf. Mt. 11:11 NOTE: John not in the kingdom 11:11 NOTE: John not in the kingdom ..

Also the theme of Christ’s preaching. Also the theme of Christ’s preaching. Mt. 4:17.Mt. 4:17.

The time of its establishment made The time of its establishment made clear by Christ. Mk. 1:14-15.clear by Christ. Mk. 1:14-15.

Time is fulfilled. Time is fulfilled. Kingdom of God is at hand.Kingdom of God is at hand.

FULFILLMENT OF THE OLD FULFILLMENT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIESTESTAMENT PROPHECIES....Kingdom near.......Kingdom near...

The time in which Jesus lived was the The time in which Jesus lived was the fullness of the time. Gal. 4:4.fullness of the time. Gal. 4:4.

Mt. 10:5-7 The 12 taught that the Mt. 10:5-7 The 12 taught that the kingdom was "at hand".kingdom was "at hand".

Luke 10:8-9 The seventy sent out 2 by Luke 10:8-9 The seventy sent out 2 by 2 announced "the kingdom of God is 2 announced "the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you."come nigh unto you."

FULFILLMENT OF THE OLD FULFILLMENT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIESTESTAMENT PROPHECIES....Kingdom near.......Kingdom near...Mt. 16:18 Promise of Christ to build Mt. 16:18 Promise of Christ to build

his church, his kingdom.his church, his kingdom.Mk. 9:1 O.T. prophecy to be fulfilled Mk. 9:1 O.T. prophecy to be fulfilled

in that generation.in that generation.Luke 24:49 "Tarry ye in the city until Luke 24:49 "Tarry ye in the city until

ye be clothed with power from on ye be clothed with power from on high."high."

FULFILLMENT OF THE OLD FULFILLMENT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIESTESTAMENT PROPHECIES....Kingdom near.......Kingdom near...Acts 1:8 "But ye shall receive power, Acts 1:8 "But ye shall receive power,

when the H.S. is come upon you."when the H.S. is come upon you."Dan. 7:13-14 Jesus ascended to the Dan. 7:13-14 Jesus ascended to the

Father to receive his kingdom.Father to receive his kingdom.Acts 2:1-4 Kingdom established - Acts 2:1-4 Kingdom established -

received by Christ - first Pentecost received by Christ - first Pentecost after the resurrection of Christ.after the resurrection of Christ.

WAS THIS THE KINGDOM OF WAS THIS THE KINGDOM OF O.T. PROMISE AND O.T. PROMISE AND

PROPHECY?PROPHECY?When Christ said, When Christ said, "the time is fulfilled" "the time is fulfilled"

Mk. 1:14Mk. 1:14 the Caesars were enthroned in the Caesars were enthroned in the Roman Empire.the Roman Empire.

Therefore Jesus came Therefore Jesus came "in the days of those "in the days of those kings." Dan. 2:44.kings." Dan. 2:44.

Heb. 12:28 Kingdom received was Heb. 12:28 Kingdom received was indestructible, immovable.indestructible, immovable.

Dan. 2:44 Kingdom would not be Dan. 2:44 Kingdom would not be destroyed.destroyed.

WAS THIS THE KINGDOM OF WAS THIS THE KINGDOM OF O.T. PROMISE AND O.T. PROMISE AND

PROPHECY?PROPHECY?Therefore if the kingdom of Heb. 12:28 and Therefore if the kingdom of Heb. 12:28 and

the kingdom of Mk. 1:14 are not the the kingdom of Mk. 1:14 are not the kingdom of Dan. 2:44, when the kingdom of kingdom of Dan. 2:44, when the kingdom of Dan. 2:44 comes how shall we dispose of the Dan. 2:44 comes how shall we dispose of the one present which cannot be moved???one present which cannot be moved???

Notice the Lord’s own application of Isa. 2:2-3 Notice the Lord’s own application of Isa. 2:2-3 in in Luke 24:46-49. Luke 24:46-49.

In Heb. 12:22-28, application of Jerusalem In Heb. 12:22-28, application of Jerusalem made to the church.made to the church.

Joel 2:28ff the last days fulfilled in Acts 2:16ff.Joel 2:28ff the last days fulfilled in Acts 2:16ff.

KINGDOM NOW IN KINGDOM NOW IN EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

A.A.Mk. 1:14-15 Lord’s own announcement of the kingdom.Mk. 1:14-15 Lord’s own announcement of the kingdom.

B.B.Mt. 6:9-10 Lord’s prayer and teaching harmonize.Mt. 6:9-10 Lord’s prayer and teaching harmonize.

C.C.Luke 23:50-51 At death of Jesus, Joseph of Arimathaea Luke 23:50-51 At death of Jesus, Joseph of Arimathaea waited for the kingdom of God.waited for the kingdom of God.

D.D.Mk. 9:1 Would come in the lifetime of those standing by.Mk. 9:1 Would come in the lifetime of those standing by.

E.E.Mk. 16:15-20Mk. 16:15-201.1. If nothing could prevent the building of the If nothing could prevent the building of the

church, after Jesus had announced it … why should one church, after Jesus had announced it … why should one think that the Jews could prevent the kingdom and think that the Jews could prevent the kingdom and cause it to be postponed after the Lord had announced cause it to be postponed after the Lord had announced it…?it…?

KINGDOM NOW IN KINGDOM NOW IN EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

F.F. Acts 8:12 Philip preached concerning the kingdom and those Acts 8:12 Philip preached concerning the kingdom and those who believed obeyed in order to enter into it. cf. John 3:5.who believed obeyed in order to enter into it. cf. John 3:5.

G.G.Acts 28:23 Paul testified concerning the kingdom in Rome … Acts 28:23 Paul testified concerning the kingdom in Rome … some believed some disbelieved.some believed some disbelieved.

H.H. Eph. 5:5 Kingdom of God and kingdom Christ not Eph. 5:5 Kingdom of God and kingdom Christ not separate kingdoms.separate kingdoms.

I.I. Col. 1:13-14 Colossians were in the kingdom.Col. 1:13-14 Colossians were in the kingdom.

J.J. Heb. 1:8 Christ sits on his throne over His kingdom.Heb. 1:8 Christ sits on his throne over His kingdom.

K.K.Heb. 12:28 When we come to the church we receive the Heb. 12:28 When we come to the church we receive the kingdom.kingdom.

L.L. Rev. 1:9 John was in the kingdom.Rev. 1:9 John was in the kingdom.

NATURE OF THE KINGDOM. NATURE OF THE KINGDOM.

A.A. Dan. 2:44-45 says the kingdom would be Dan. 2:44-45 says the kingdom would be made without hands, signifying that the made without hands, signifying that the kingdom would be spiritual in nature.kingdom would be spiritual in nature.

B.B. Jesus disclaimed any pretensions to an Jesus disclaimed any pretensions to an earthly kingdom when he said to Pilate,earthly kingdom when he said to Pilate, "my "my kingdom is not of this world." John 18:36-37; cf. kingdom is not of this world." John 18:36-37; cf. John 6:15. Rom. 14:17; Luke 17:20-21John 6:15. Rom. 14:17; Luke 17:20-21

C.C. He further taught that the kingdom is He further taught that the kingdom is entered by a birth of water and spirit. John 3:3-entered by a birth of water and spirit. John 3:3-5; cf. Isa. 2:4.5; cf. Isa. 2:4.

THE KINGDOM AND THE CHURCH ARE THE KINGDOM AND THE CHURCH ARE NOT SEPARATE INSTITUTIONS AFTER NOT SEPARATE INSTITUTIONS AFTER

ALL.ALL.Note the identifying marks of each.Note the identifying marks of each. KINGDOMKINGDOM CHURCHCHURCH

1.1. Beginning place & time Beginning place & time Isa. 2:2-3Isa. 2:2-3 Acts 2:1-47Acts 2:1-472.2. Territory-heartTerritory-heart Luke 17:20-21; Luke 17:20-21; Col. 3:15;Heb. 8:10Col. 3:15;Heb. 8:103.3. Boundary of territoryBoundary of territoryDan. 2:44Dan. 2:44 Mk. 16:15Mk. 16:154.4. Owner of institution Owner of institution John 18:36John 18:36 Mt. 16:18Mt. 16:185.5. Ruler over its inhabitants Ruler over its inhabitants 1 Tim. 6:151 Tim. 6:15 Eph. 1:22-23Eph. 1:22-236.6. Governing lawGoverning law Isa. 2:3Isa. 2:3 Acts 2:36-47Acts 2:36-477.7. Christ gave keysChrist gave keys Mt. 16:19Mt. 16:19 Mt. 16:18Mt. 16:188.8. Terms of entranceTerms of entrance John 3:5John 3:5 Acts 2:38-47Acts 2:38-479.9. MembershipMembership Col. 1:13Col. 1:13 Col. 1:2Col. 1:210.10. Memorial supper setMemorial supper set Mt. 26:29Mt. 26:29 1 Cor. 11:20-271 Cor. 11:20-2711.11. Glory and exaltationGlory and exaltation Isa. 2:2-3Isa. 2:2-3 Eph. 3:21Eph. 3:2112.12. Reward for faithfulReward for faithful Mt. 25:31-34Mt. 25:31-34 1 Cor. 15:581 Cor. 15:5813.13. Time of deliveranceTime of deliverance 1 Cor. 15:241 Cor. 15:24 1 Thess. 4:16-171 Thess. 4:16-17

What Difference Does It What Difference Does It Make?Make?

The theory of the postponement of the The theory of the postponement of the kingdom makes the promise of God fail kingdom makes the promise of God fail and the preaching of Christ false.and the preaching of Christ false.

The theory ;makes the church an The theory ;makes the church an accident, the result of a prophetic accident, the result of a prophetic default; a mere afterthought.default; a mere afterthought. Makes Eph. 3 false declaring the church a Makes Eph. 3 false declaring the church a

part of God’s eternal purpose.part of God’s eternal purpose. Indicates little or no regard for the church Indicates little or no regard for the church

and none at all for the prophecies.and none at all for the prophecies.