THE ETERNAL KINGDOM | THE NEW JERUSALEM

1. The Eternal Kingdom

a) This is final in the Times of Israel series. We have been on a long journey through time. Now we stand at the gates of eternity. One day, when its King returns, this kingdom will be taken from earth and into in heaven forever.

2. The New Jerusalem

a) The earthly city of Jerusalem was specially chosen by God for his habitation. Jerusalem reached Its peak of earthly glory In the time of king David and of his son, king Solomon. (2 Chronicles 6:5-6)

b) Because of disobedience to the law of God, the city and temple were allowed to be ruined and made desolate by the Chaldeans. (2 Chronicles 36:11-21)

c) After seventy years a remnant of its people returned and struggled to rebuild the city. It was only a wretched shadow of Its former glory, and suffered oppression by foreign powers. However, Jerusalem was not without hope. The prophets foretold liberation for the afflicted city, and of a time when the sons and daughters of Zion would rejoice. (Isaiah 54:7-8,11-12). Once again God would choose Jerusalem for his habitation (Zechariah 2:10-12).