The Kingdom of the Messiah

Northwest Bible Church - Dec. 31, 2017 - Christ in the OT Series - Alan Conner

Amos 9:11-12

The Kingdom of the Messiah

Intro

A. THE MESSIAH WILL RESTORE THE FALLEN BOOTH OF DAVID (Amos 9:11).

1. “In that day I will raise up the fallen booth of David”.

2. “And wall up its breaches”.

3. “I will also raise up its ruins”.

4. “And rebuild it as in the days of old”.

B. THE MESSIAH WILL EXPAND THE KINGDOM OF DAVID (Amos 9:12).

1. The purpose of v. 11 is that salvation may come to the Gentiles.

2. The remnant of “Edom”.

3. “And all the nations who are called by My name.”

4. Declares the LORD who does this.

C. THE FULFILLMENT IN ACTS 15.

1. The OT promises that Gentiles will be included in God’s blessings. Gen. 17:5 with Rom. 4:16-17; Ps. 2:8; Mic. 4:2; Zech. 2:11.

2. Acts 15:1-18 shows this passage is fulfilled in the church.

Conclusion -

1. God is a “rebuilder”.

2. Christ makes all things new.