Psalms 2:6
The kingdom of God will bring peace, righteousness, restoration, love, and rejoicing to the world, and those who put their trust in Jesus will inhabit it.
Chuck Smith emphasizes the prophetic nature of Psalms 2:6, highlighting the urgent need for God's kingdom to reign on earth due to the chaos and suffering caused by Satan's influence. He describes the current state of the world as a stark contrast to God's original creation, filled with pollution, strife, and sorrow. Smith outlines the conditions of God's kingdom, which include peace, righteousness, restoration, love, and rejoicing, and he reassures that those who trust in Jesus will inhabit this kingdom. The sermon calls for a longing for the return of Christ and the establishment of His reign.
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"THY KINGDOM COME"
Intro: The second Psalm is a prophesy yet future when God shall turn over to Jesus Christ
the reign of the earth. "Ask of Me."
I. THE NEED OF HIS KINGDOM TO REIGN.
A. We see the shambles Satan's reign has created on the earth.
1. We see the strife and turmoil.
2. We see the suffering and pain.
3. We see sorrow and grief.
4. We see wars and atrocities.
B. We do not see the world as God created it.
1. We see the horrible pollution by man.
a. Air not fit to breathe.
b. Rivers and lakes with water not fit to drink.
2. We see the physical earth cursed as the result of man's sin.
a. "Cursed be the ground, thorns and thistles..."
b. We see the vast barren area of the poles.
1. They were once forested areas.
c. We see violent weather patterns.
3. We cannot see on the earth God's original intent or even a reasonable
facsimile.
4. We can see God's intent for man by looking at Jesus Christ.
a. Man created in the image of God, but soon fell and image marred.
b. Jesus came to display to us the image of God.
1. "He that hath seen me..."
2. "This is My beloved Son..."
II. THE CONDITIONS OF HIS KINGDOM.
A. Peace.
1. Peace with God.
2. Peace with himself.
3. Peace with his fellow man.
a. "They shall beat their swords into plows and they spears into
pruning hooks."
b. "Think for a moment of how the starvation in the world could be
eliminated if each nation would put their military budgets into
agricultural development."
4. Peace with the animal kingdom.
a. "The lion will lie down with the lamb, and a little child
shall lead..."
B. "Righteousness shall cover the earth as the waters cover the sea."
1. Each man doing the right thing.
2. Each one possessing right motives.
3. People will live without fear.
C. Restoration.
1. Earth be restored.
a. "Desert blossom as rose, blossom abundantly."
2. Man restored into image of God.
a. "Eyes of blind opened, ears of deaf unstopped, the lame will
leap like a deer, the tongues of the dumb will sing."
D. Love.
E. Rejoicing.
III. WHO SHALL INHABIT THE KINGDOM?
A. Those who survive the great tribulation and subsequent judgment. "Come ye blessed."
B. Those who have put their trust in Jesus.
Sermon Outline
- The Need of His Kingdom to Reign points: - Satan's reign has created a shambles on earth - We see the world as God created it, but now it's cursed
- The Conditions of His Kingdom points: - Peace with God, self, and others - Righteousness will cover the earth - Restoration of earth and man - Love and rejoicing
- Who Shall Inhabit the Kingdom points: - Those who survive the great tribulation and judgment - Those who have put their trust in Jesus
Key Quotes
“He that hath seen me hath seen the Father.” — Chuck Smith
“This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” — Chuck Smith
“They shall beat their swords into plows and they spears into pruning hooks.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- We need to put our trust in Jesus to inherit the kingdom of God.
- We should strive to live in peace with God, ourselves, and others.
- We should seek to restore the earth and bring love and rejoicing to the world.