Last Words for the Future

David’s last words are a prophecy concerning a kingdom. This prophecy looks forward to the future and how God is going to preserve the kingdom.

2 Samuel 23:1-7

• Theme – the kingdom that is to come
• The author – King David
  • The son of Jesse (Genesis 49:10; Deuteronomy 17:15)
  • The man who was raised up on high because God anointed him
  • The sweet psalmist of Israel
  • A prophet
• The kingdom is certain – 23:1-3, 5
• The kingdom is attractive – 23:3-4
• The kingdom is exclusive – 23:6-7

God’s Kingdom

• Matthew 13:41-42
• Matthew 3:12
• Revelation 21:8
• Revelation 21:27
• Revelation 22:15
• Isaiah 66:24
• Matthew 13:30