An Eternal Throne

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Complementary Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10

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Sermon Outline

• Sometimes God Says No to Very Good Ideas (verses 1-7)
  • David had the good idea to build a temple for God
  • God said no to David’s plan
  • When you’re excited about a good idea, slow down and discuss it with God
• When God Says No, He Has A Better Plan (verses 8-15)
  • God’s priority was to bless David and Israel through him and his descendants
  • Because of God’s nature, you can trust He has better plans when He says no!
• Jesus Is the Fulfillment of God’s Better Plan and Promise to David (verse 16-17)
  • God’s better plan for David was the promise of an eternal king on an eternal throne
  • This is what David’s life was leading and pointing toward – Jesus!