God’s Plan Through Israel and the Church – Part 7

For Your Edification and Encouragement

As Israel settled in the land and became a nation, God raised up prophets—men who were called to remind the people of their covenant, rebuke their sin, and foretell the coming King and Kingdom.

The prophets are essential to God’s plan. Through them, God reveals His intentions not just for Israel, but for the whole world—through Israel’s rise, not her fall.

The Davidic Covenant: A Forever King

“Your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever.”
— 2 Samuel 7:16

God made a covenant with David that his throne would be eternal and that his descendant would rule forever. This is the foundation for the Messianic hope—a literal King ruling from Jerusalem over a literal Kingdom.

The Prophets Foretold a Glorious Kingdom

• Isaiah 9:6–7: “Unto us a Child is born… the government will be upon His shoulder… of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end.” 
• Jeremiah 23:5–6: “I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness… He shall reign as King and execute judgment.” 
• Ezekiel 37:24–25: “David My servant shall be king over them… and they shall dwell in the land I have given to Jacob.” 

Peace on Earth—Through Israel’s King

The prophets described a time when:

‘And the Lord shall be King over all the earth. In that day it shall be— “The Lord is one,” And His name one.’

Zechariah 14:9

• The nations would stream to Jerusalem (Isaiah 2:2–4) 
• Swords would be beaten into plowshares 
• The wolf would lie down with the lamb (Isaiah 11:6–9) 
• The knowledge of the Lord would cover the earth (Habakkuk 2:14) 

All of this is tied to the promised King—the Messiah—reigning from David’s throne in Jerusalem.

Why This Matters

The prophets never spoke of a spiritual, symbolic Kingdom in heaven. They spoke of a literal, earthly Kingdom with Israel restored and exalted among the nations. This Kingdom is not the Church—it’s still future.

Understanding these promises helps us see:

• The Bible’s unified message: God’s redemptive plan flows through Israel. 
• That God keeps His promises literally. 

That Jesus is the promised King, but the Kingdom is yet to come.