Redeemer Church Mauritius
The Throne of His Father - Phil Kendon
We are starting our “All Hail King Jesus” Christmas Series this week, as we count down the days to the celebration of the Saviour’s birth. This message is titled, “The Throne of His Father,” which comes from the words spoken by the angel Gabriel to the young virgin Mary who was about to conceive. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David - speaking of his genealogy which can be traced back to the royal line of David. But there is also a play on words there to some extent because he is also coming into the throne of his Father in heaven - the throne of his forefathers here on earth and the throne of his heavenly Father who sent him into the world.
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Redeemer Church Mauritius
Mauritius
Sunday 9:30 AM
1. The throne of his Father in heaven
Psalm 2:4–6 (NIV)
The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
“I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
- He is the author and sustainer of all creation.
- He is radiant in unapproachable holiness.
- He is the object of worship.
Psalm 2:4–6 (NIV)
The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
“I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
- He is the author and sustainer of all creation.
- He is radiant in unapproachable holiness.
- He is the object of worship.
2. The throne of his father, David
Acts 13:22 (NIV)
After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’
- A king of humility
- A king of integrity and skill
- A king after God’s heart
Acts 13:22 (NIV)
After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’
- A king of humility
- A king of integrity and skill
- A king after God’s heart
3. A king of Jacob’s descendants
Philippians 2:12–13 (NIV)
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
- Jesus is not only king in name – he has subjects.
- In honour of King Jesus – we should willingly give him our lives.
Philippians 2:12–13 (NIV)
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
- Jesus is not only king in name – he has subjects.
- In honour of King Jesus – we should willingly give him our lives.
Remember:
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.
