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The King Is Coming Part 2

Posted on by ChronicallyGratefulDeb

Part 2 of 4: The Promise of the King

God’s plan did not end with Abraham.

The promise of a coming King became even clearer through another covenant this time with a shepherd who became Israel’s greatest king.

A King After God’s Heart

David was far from perfect, yet God chose him for a remarkable purpose.

In 2 Samuel 7, God made a covenant unlike any before it. He promised David that one of his descendants would sit on his throne forever.

Not for one generation.

Not for one dynasty.

Forever.

This wasn’t merely about Solomon or the kings of Judah. It pointed to Someone far greater.

The prophets understood this promise. They looked beyond their own day to a future King who would reign with perfect justice, righteousness, and peace.

The Prophets Kept the Hope Alive

As Israel drifted from God, the kingdom divided, and eventually both Israel and Judah were taken into exile.

It seemed as though God’s promises had failed.

But the prophets declared otherwise.

Isaiah foretold:

“For unto us a Child is born…and the government shall be upon His shoulder…Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David…” (Isaiah 9:6–7)

Jeremiah promised a Righteous Branch from David’s line.

Ezekiel spoke of one Shepherd who would rule God’s people forever.

Micah even identified the Messiah’s birthplace Bethlehem hundreds of years before Jesus was born.

Generation after generation, God reminded His people:

The King is still coming.

Jesus Fulfills the Promise

When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, he echoed God’s covenant with David:

“The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David…and of His kingdom there will be no end.” (Luke 1:32–33)

Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

He came from the family line of David.

He fulfilled prophecy after prophecy that no ordinary man could accomplish.

Yet many expected a political ruler who would overthrow Rome.

Instead, Jesus came first to conquer something far greater than earthly empires , sin and death.

His first coming fulfilled the promises of the suffering Messiah.

His second coming will fulfill the promises of the reigning King.

Looking Ahead

Jesus came exactly as the prophets foretold.

But many of God’s Kingdom promises are still awaiting their complete fulfillment.

What happened when Israel rejected her Messiah?

Where does the Church fit into God’s unfolding plan?

Those questions lead us into Part Three, where we will explore the relationship between Israel, the Church, and God’s unfolding Kingdom plan.

Because God’s story isn’t finished…

The King is still coming…

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The King Is Coming Part 1

Posted on by ChronicallyGratefulDeb

Part 1 of 4: The Story Begins : God’s Promise of a Kingdom

The Bible is not a collection of disconnected stories. It is one grand narrative one divine plan that stretches from Genesis to Revelation. Every page points to one central truth: God is restoring His Kingdom through His chosen King, Jesus Christ.

To understand the future, we must first understand the beginning.

In the Beginning

When God created the heavens and the earth, everything was perfect. Humanity was created in His image to live in fellowship with Him and to rule over creation as His representatives (Genesis 1:26–28). Eden was more than a beautiful garden it was the first picture of God’s Kingdom on earth.

But everything changed.

Adam and Eve chose rebellion over obedience, and sin entered the world. Death, suffering, and separation from God followed. At first glance, it appeared that God’s Kingdom plan had failed.

It hadn’t.

Even in humanity’s darkest moment, God made an incredible promise.

In Genesis 3:15, often called the first prophecy of the Messiah, God declared that one day the offspring of the woman would crush the serpent’s head. Satan would wound Him, but ultimately the promised Deliverer would defeat evil forever.

From that moment on, the Bible becomes the story of finding that promised King.

God’s Covenant with Abraham

Generations later, God called an ordinary man named Abraham and made extraordinary promises.

God promised Abraham three things:

  • A great nation.
  • A specific land.
  • That through his descendants all the nations of the earth would be blessed.

This covenant was unconditional. God Himself guaranteed it.

Through Abraham came Isaac.

Through Isaac came Jacob.

Through Jacob came the twelve tribes of Israel.

Israel was chosen not because they were greater than other nations—but because God intended to use them to bring His redemption to the entire world.

The promised King would come through Abraham’s family.

Why Israel Matters

Throughout Scripture, Israel is not an accident of history.

It is central to God’s unfolding plan.

Through Israel came:

  • The Law.
  • The Prophets.
  • The Temple.
  • The covenants.
  • And ultimately…the Messiah.

Paul reminds us in Romans 9 that to Israel belonged the covenants, the promises, the worship, and that from them came Christ according to the flesh.

God’s promises to Israel reveal His faithfulness. If He breaks His promises to Israel, how could we trust His promises to us?

Looking Ahead

The Old Testament is not merely history.

It is anticipation.

Every prophet, every sacrifice, every covenant points toward one coming King who will establish God’s Kingdom forever.

In Part Two, we will discover God’s covenant with David, why the Messiah had to come from David’s royal line, and how Jesus fulfills promises made nearly one thousand years before His birth.

Because this story has always been about one King…

…and He is coming back.