I. EXORDIUM:
What is the future of government?
Theocracy
II. AUDIENCE PROFILE:
Believers/unbelievers
III. OBJECTIVES:
To show that GOD is Head of all governments.
IV. TEXT:
Isaiah 9:7 (Amplified Bible)
Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from the [latter] time forth, even forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
V. THESIS:
Praise, worship, glorify, adore, bless, honor, acknowledge and thank You very much LORD JESUS for Your zeal will accomplish, and have prepared Theocracy where You will rule and reign supreme and only You will be the center of that government that is to come.
VI. TITLE:
JESUS' government
VII. EXPLICATION: [Source: Thompson Chain - Topics]
A. Author: Isaiah, the prophet, the son of Amoz
B. Date written: c. 740-680 B.C—Thompson Chain
C. Purpose: To reveal that salvation, physical and spiritual, is of the Lord.
D. To whom written: nation of Judah
E. Main Themes:
Seven Everlastings:
1. Strength (Isaiah 26:4).
2. Judgments (Isaiah 33:14).
3. Joy (Isaiah 35:10).
4. Salvation (Isaiah 45:17).
5. Kindness (Isaiah 54:8).
6. Covenant (Isaiah 55:3).
7. Light (Isaiah 60:19).
F. Keyword: Salvation. Isaiah means "salvation of Jehovah"
G. Key verses:
Isaiah 9:6-7 (Amplified Bible)
For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father [of Eternity], Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from the [latter] time forth, even forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
Isaiah 53:5-6 (Amplified Bible)
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities; the chastisement [needful to obtain] peace and well-being for us was upon Him, and with the stripes [that wounded] Him we are healed and made whole.
All we like sheep have gone astray, we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord has made to light upon Him the guilt and iniquity of us all.
VIII. MAIN BODY:
Isaiah 9:7 (Amplified Bible)
Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from the [latter] time forth, even forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
Isaiah 9:7 (New King James Version)
Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
A. JESUS's Government: eternal, based on peace, justice and righteousness and upon David's throne.
"Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from the [latter] time forth, even forevermore."
It was a promise to King David yet to be fulfilled in David's time. And GOD ALMIGHTY is referring to the LORD JESUS.
2 Samuel 7:16 (Amplified Bible)
And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before you; your throne shall be established forever.
A sneak preview of how the LORD JESUS prayed during His flesh on earth. He indeed asked the nations (people) not to be His slaves but as His brothers so that they will be brought to GOD for salvation. Although we know that the LORD JESUS CHRIST never married while here on earth, the LORD JESUS was referring to spiritual sons.
Psalms 2:8 (Amplified Bible)
Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations as Your inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth as Your possession.
Hebrews 2:13 (Amplified Bible)
And again He says, My trust and assured reliance and confident hope shall be fixed in Him. And yet again, Here I am, I and the children whom God has given Me.
Isaiah 8:17-18 (Amplified Bible)
And I will wait for the Lord, Who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob; and I will look for and hope in Him.
Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are signs and wonders [that are to take place] in Israel from the Lord of hosts, Who dwells on Mount Zion.
John 1:12 (Amplified Bible)
But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the authority (power, privilege, right) to become the children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name—
The LORD JESUS Government will be based on the following:
1. Peace - based on the Hebrew word: "shalom shalom" meaning: safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, favor, perfect.
2. Justice or Judgement with Justice - based on the Hebrew word: "mishpat" meaning: verdict, sentence, formal decree, divine law including the act, the place, the suit, the crime, the penalty, ordinance, order, sentence, determinatin, discretion, ceremony.
3. Righteousness - based on the Hebrew word: "tsedaqah" meaning: rightness.
Come to think of it, it will be based on the LORD JESUS Himself, for the LORD JESUS is Peace, for the LORD JESUS is Justice, and the LORD JESUS is Righteousness. All His Attributes displayed to us in limitless quantities. These are the currencies of Heaven. Here on earth, we can't buy these things: peace, justice and righteousness but all are given freely and flowing freely from the LORD JESUS after you have accepted Him as LORD and SAVIOR.
Revelation 19:11 (Amplified Bible)
After that I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse [appeared]! The One Who was riding it is called Faithful (Trustworthy, Loyal, Incorruptible, Steady) and True, and He passes judgment and wages war in righteousness (holiness, justice, and uprightness).
Romans 14:17 (Amplified Bible)
[After all] the kingdom of God is not a matter of [getting the] food and drink [one likes], but instead it is righteousness (that state which makes a person acceptable to God) and [heart] peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
2 Timothy 2:22 (Amplified Bible)
Shun youthful lusts and flee from them, and aim at and pursue righteousness (all that is virtuous and good, right living, conformity to the will of God in thought, word, and deed); [and aim at and pursue] faith, love, [and] peace (harmony and concord with others) in fellowship with all [Christians], who call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.
That is why even as a youth we are strongly advised by the bible, GOD'S WORDS, to pursue these currencies of Heaven, so when we are in Heaven we are rich with all these things.
Psalms 89:35-37 (Amplified Bible)
Once [for all] have I sworn by My holiness, which cannot be violated; I will not lie to David:
His Offspring shall endure forever, and his throne [shall continue] as the sun before Me.
It shall be established forever as the moon, the faithful witness in the heavens. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
1 Corinthians 15:24-28 (Amplified Bible)
After that comes the end (the completion), when He delivers over the kingdom to God the Father after rendering inoperative and abolishing every [other] rule and every authority and power.
For [Christ] must be King and reign until He has put all [His] enemies under His feet.
The last enemy to be subdued and abolished is death.
For He [the Father] has put all things in subjection under His [Christ’s] feet. But when it says, All things are put in subjection [under Him], it is evident that He [Himself] is excepted Who does the subjecting of all things to Him.
However, when everything is subjected to Him, then the Son Himself will also subject Himself to [the Father] Who put all things under Him, so that God may be all in all [be everything to everyone, supreme, the indwelling and controlling factor of life].
And finally, JESUS's Government is called Theocracy: Government by GOD, in whom GOD rules and reigns all in all. GOD in all.
B. The zeal of the LORD OF HOSTS will perform this.
"The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this."
ILLUSTRATION: Once I read, and meditate GOD'S WORDS, I just digest it and know in myself that it will take place soon in GOD'S time because the LORD JESUS Himself will fulfill it, because it is GOD'S WORDS. No need to worry, as GOD'S Children, let us know that every promises in GOD'S WORDS are backed and guaranteed by GOD Himself.
Jeremiah 1:12 (Amplified Bible)
Then said the Lord to me, You have seen well, for I am alert and active, watching over My word to perform it.
Ezekiel 36:21-23 (Amplified Bible)
But I had regard, concern, and compassion for My holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the nations to which they went.
Therefore say to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord God: I do not do this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for My holy name’s sake, which you have profaned among the nations to which you went.
And I will vindicate the holiness of My great name and separate it for its holy purpose from all that defiles it—My name, which has been profaned among the nations, which you have profaned among them—and the nations will know, understand, and realize that I am the Lord [the Sovereign Ruler, WHO CALLS FORTH LOYALTY AND OBEDIENT SERVICE], when I shall be set apart by you and My holiness vindicated in you before their eyes and yours.
The LORD JESUS CHRIST calls forth loyalty and obedient service, two of these must go hand in hand. As a human being here on earth, we are mortal and subject to sin and it's fruits, we can't follow him with all our heart without sinning, for we don't know all things, but when we are dressed in glory, we can fully and perfectly obey Him in all things, but for now, we are striving for holiness and in His Grace gives it to us through the finished work of the LORD JESUS. We really can't say that we don't sin.
1 John 1:8-9 (Amplified Bible)
If we say we have no sin [refusing to admit that we are sinners], we delude and lead ourselves astray, and the Truth [which the Gospel presents] is not in us [does not dwell in our hearts].
If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just (true to His own nature and promises) and will forgive our sins [dismiss our lawlessness] and [continuously] cleanse us from all unrighteousness [everything not in conformity to His will in purpose, thought, and action].
Isaiah 63:4-6 (Amplified Bible)
For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and My year of redemption [the year of My redeemed] has come.
And I looked, but there was no one to help; I was amazed and appalled that there was no one to uphold [truth and right]. So My own arm brought Me victory, and My wrath upheld Me.
I trod down the peoples in My anger and made them drink of the cup of My wrath until they were intoxicated, and I spilled their lifeblood upon the earth.
No human effort but the LORD JESUS CHRIST will do all of these things. He will be the One to bring victory to us taking vengeance on our enemies, the unbelievers, but while here, we are given a chance to convert them. That's why we need to pray for our enemies so they will be converted.
Isaiah 59:16-17 (Amplified Bible)
And He saw that there was no man and wondered that there was no intercessor [no one to intervene on behalf of truth and right]; therefore His own arm brought Him victory, and His own righteousness [having the Spirit without measure] sustained Him.
For [the Lord] put on righteousness as a breastplate or coat of mail, and salvation as a helmet upon His head; He put on garments of vengeance for clothing and was clad with zeal [and furious divine jealousy] as a cloak.
Isaiah 53:11 (Amplified Bible)
He shall see [the fruit] of the travail of His soul and be satisfied; by His knowledge of Himself [which He possesses and imparts to others] shall My [uncompromisingly] righteous One, My Servant, justify many and make many righteous (upright and in right standing with God), for He shall bear their iniquities and their guilt [with the consequences, says the Lord].
Colossians 2:9 (Amplified Bible)
For in Him the whole fullness of Deity (the Godhead) continues to dwell in bodily form [giving complete expression of the divine nature].
1 Thessalonians 5:8-9 (Amplified Bible)
But we belong to the day; therefore, let us be sober and put on the breastplate (corslet) of faith and love and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
For God has not appointed us to [incur His] wrath [He did not select us to condemn us], but [that we might] obtain [His] salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah)
Ephesians 6:14 (Amplified Bible)
Stand therefore [hold your ground], having tightened the belt of truth around your loins and having put on the breastplate of integrity and of moral rectitude and right standing with God,
At the moment to gain victory over sin, we are given the armours of GOD for us to wear, yes we are GOD'S armour bearers and we wear the armours of GOD, GOD does not need them and they have been given to us to prepare for spiritual battles in our every day lives.
IX. CONCLUSION:
Praise, worship, glorify, adore, bless, honor, acknowledge and thank You very much LORD JESUS for Your zeal will accomplish, and have prepared Theocracy where You will rule and reign supreme and only You will be the center of that government that is to come.
