Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for December 15, 2024

Christmas Series

Forever Is a Mighty Long Time!

2 Samuel 7:12-17

1. Forecast 2 Sam. 7:12-17

• David wants to build a house
• David is going to die
• the element of an extended telescope
• promise of a king and a kingdom that last forever (Isa. 9:6-7)

2. Fulfillment Luke 1:31-33

• an angelic announcement to Mary
• clued in to the identity of Jesus
• God Himself comes as King (Acts 2:29-35, John 1:1,14)
• and He shall reign forever and ever (Rev. 11:15; 22:16)

3. So What?

• Because God keeps His promises forever, entrust your destiny to His designated King.
• “The King of Kings salvation brings; let loving hearts enthrone Him.” ( Dix, “What Child Is This?”)
• “Joy to the world! The Lord is come. Let earth receive her King.” (Watts, “Joy to the World”)
• “Man’s Maker was made man, that He, Ruler of the stars, might nurse at His mother’s breast; that the Bread might hunger, the Fountain thirst, the Light sleep, the Way be tired on its journey; that the Truth might be accused of false witness, the Teacher be beaten with whips, the Foundation be suspended on wood; that Strength might grow weak; that the Healer might be wounded; that Life might die.” (Augustine, 354-430).