Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for December 22, 2024

Christmas Series

Exceeds Expectations

Daniel 7:9-14; Revelation 5:9-14

1. Previously

• Abraham: descendants, Moses: redemption, David: kingdom

2. Daniel’s Vision (Dan. 7:9-14)

• the nature of apocalyptic literature
• the sovereign tranquility of the Ancient of Days
• the throne of God and one like a son of man
• coronation of the king (Psa. 2:6-7)

3. John’s Verification (Rev. 5:9-14)

• many ethnicities and one king
• praising God as priests
• unifying factor: supremacy of their one king
• slain…every creature…throne
• glorious, universal and everlasting

4. So What?

• Because Christmas reminds you that God is in charge, proceed accordingly.
• Count on the King to reign and commit yourself to rely on Him (Col. 3:1-4)
• “Jesus shall reign where’er the sun doth his successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more.” (Watts)
• “All is well. All is well. Lift up your voice and sing. Born is now Emmanuel. Born is now our Lord and Savior. Sing Alleluia. Sing Alleluia. All is well” (Smith)