"Broken Thrones, Faithful God" Title: "The Throne of Promise”

Key Text: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 Reading: 2 Chronicles 7 – Ezra 4

Big Idea: God’s promises carry both hope and warning. God's promise is to heal and restore if(and only if) His people repent. His blessing of restoration is tied to obedience, revealing the tension between His faithfulness and our unfaithfulness. Ultimately, His promises find their “Yes” in Christ, the true King and Temple.

V11-12 The Confirmation of the Lord

Teaching Point: God confirms His presence among His people so they might know He is near.

V13-16 The Promise of the Temple (General promise - eternal)

Teaching Point: God promises forgiveness and healing when His people repent.

V17-18 The Promise of the Line of David (Specific promise - Solomon)

Teaching Point: God establishes His kingdom through obedience, ultimately fulfilled in Christ the eternal King.

V19-22 The Warning of the Lord

Teaching Point: God warns that turning from Him leads to ruin but this warning is grace calling us back to Him.

“Before the Blessings: The King Takes His Seat”                                 Text: Matthew 5:1–2

Introduction

Every great movement in history has a defining speech.

• Think of Lincoln at Gettysburg.
• Think of MLK on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
• Think of Moses at Mount Sinai.

In Matthew 5, Jesus begins the greatest sermon ever preached — the Sermon on the Mount. But before the words of blessing and instruction begin, Matthew slows us down. The setting matters. The posture matters. The audience matters.

Matthew 5:1–2 isn’t filler. It’s the doorway into the kingdom vision of Jesus.

Teaching Points

1. The Compassionate King Sees the Crowds

“Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain…” (v.1)

• In the Gospels, when Jesus “sees,” it’s never just eyesight — it’s insight.
• Matthew 9:36 — “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them…”
• The Sermon is not random philosophy; it’s a pastoral response to real people — sick, broken, spiritually hungry.
• Before Jesus speaks, He sees. Before He instructs, He loves.

Application: The way of Jesus always begins with compassion, not condemnation. Do we see people the way He does?

2. The New Moses Climbs the Mountain

“He went up on the mountain…”

• Mountains in Scripture are places of divine encounter: Sinai (Exod. 19–20), Carmel (1 Kgs. 18), Zion (Isa. 2).
• To Matthew’s Jewish audience, this is Moses all over again — but greater.
• Moses went up to receive the Law; Jesus goes up to give its fulfillment.
• Here is the new covenant moment — not tribal, but universal.

Application: Following Jesus means stepping into a bigger story. He doesn’t just improve our life — He fulfills God’s story.

3. The Rabbi Sits to Teach with Authority

“…and when he sat down…”

• Rabbis stood to read the Law but sat to teach — the posture of authority.
• Today, we might say, “He took the pulpit.”
• *** Jesus is not just another wandering preacher — He assumes the role of the divine Teacher, the voice of Yahweh to His people. ***

Application: When Jesus teaches, He speaks with authority over our lives. Do we receive His words as suggestions… or as the words of the King?

4. The Disciples Draw Near — But the Crowds Still Listen

“…his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them…” (vv.1–2)

• The Sermon is for disciples — those who have already chosen to follow.
• But the crowds are still there, listening in. It’s both formation for insiders and a witness to outsiders.
• This dual audience means the Sermon is both a challenge to believers and an invitation to seekers.

Application: The Sermon on the Mount is not about how to get saved but about how saved people live.Yet, as others overhear, they catch a glimpse of what life in the kingdom looks like.

Conclusion / Invitation

Before Jesus speaks a word of blessing, Matthew makes us watch the scene:

• The King sees us.
• The King ascends the mountain of revelation.
• The King takes His seat.
• The King opens His mouth to speak.

This is not a lecture. This is a moment of covenant renewal, kingdom inauguration, and divine invitation.

Invitation:
As we prepare to walk through the Sermon on the Mount, the question is not, “Do I understand these teachings?” but “Will I sit at His feet and let Him shape me?”

The crowds overheard, but the disciples drew near. Where will you be?

"Broken Thrones, Faithful God"

Theme: A fractured kingdom, persistent idolatry, and God's covenant patience.

Week 2
Reading: 1 Chronicles 6 – 2 Chronicles 6
Title: "The Throne of Glory"
Key Text: 2 Chronicles 5:11–14
Focus: God's presence fills Solomon’s temple, pointing to the indwelling of Christ.

-              This throne shows the high point of Israel’s history; the visible glory of God’s dwelling but also foreshadows the people’s failure to keep His presence central.

"Broken Thrones, Faithful God"

Theme: A fractured kingdom, persistent idolatry, and God's covenant patience.

Week 1
Reading: 2 Kings 14 – 1 Chronicles 5
Title: "The Throne of Rebellion"
Key Text: 2 Kings 17:7-23
Focus: The fall of Israel as judgment for sin, yet God remains faithful.

-              This throne highlights the root cause, persistent rebellion against God’s covenant, leading to the kingdom’s collapse.

Key Passage: Matthew 5:1-12
Core Idea: Jesus, as the New Moses, inaugurates a Kingdom not of external rule but of internal transformation, fulfilling the heart of Isaiah 61’s Jubilee mission (Leviticus 25:8-55).

Jubilee (יֹובֵל, Yovel) — Hebraic Definition

Literal Meaning:

• The Hebrew word יֹובֵל (Yovel) literally means “ram’s horn” or “trumpet blast.”
• It refers to the shofar blast that would proclaim the start of the Jubilee year.
• Symbolically, the sound announced liberation, restoration, and divine reset.

Passages to Keep in Mind: Exodus 19-20, Deuteronomy 28(v1-14), Isaiah 61(v1-4), Jeremiah 31(v31-34), Matthew 5-7, Luke 4, Luke 6

Teaching Movements:

1. Ascend the Mountain — Mosaic Imagery (Matthew 5:1)
• Moses ascended Sinai to receive the Law.
• Jesus ascends to proclaim the Kingdom Law as God Incarnate.
• Big Idea: The mountain is not just geography—it’s theological positioning: Jesus is the New and Greater Moses.
2. The Covenant Shift — From Law to Heart (Jeremiah 31:31-34)
• Moses gave commandments to shape behavior (exterior focused).
• Jesus declares Beatitudes to shape heart posture (internal focused).
• Contrast Deut. 28’s “IF you obey...” with Jesus’ declarative “Blessed are...”

Moses’ Blessings — Deuteronomy 28:1-14 (Summary)

• Blessed in the city and the field (v3)
• Blessed offspring, crops, and livestock (v4)
• Blessed basket and kneading bowl (v5)
• Victory over enemies (v7)
• Abundant prosperity in goods, land, and rain (v8-12)
• Be the head, not the tail; rise above nations (v13)

These are covenantal blessings for Israel’s obedience to the Law. They are national and material blessings designed to display God’s favor in a visible, physical way.

Jesus’ Blessings — The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12)

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit → Theirs is the Kingdom.
2. Blessed are those who mourn → They will be comforted.
3. Blessed are the meek → They will inherit the earth.
4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness → They will be filled.
5. Blessed are the merciful → They will receive mercy.
6. Blessed are the pure in heart → They will see God.
7. Blessed are the peacemakers → They will be called sons of God.
8. Blessed are the persecuted for righteousness’ sake → Theirs is the Kingdom.

These blessings are Kingdom character declarations, not conditional rewards. They are spiritual realities and eternal inheritances — not physical/material prosperity promises.

Kingdoms and Crowns - Week 3
Reading: 1 Kings 19 – 2 Kings 13
Title: "The Covenant of Power(Mantle)"
Key Text: 2 Kings 2:1-15
Focus: Elisha inherits Elijah’s mantle[1], a picture of spiritual legacy and prophetic power. This exemplifies the perfect blend/marriage of honoring the past as well as preparation of those who carry us into the future. 

[1] In Hebrew tradition, the "mantle" (Hebrew: 'adderet, or occasionally me'il) most often refers to a outer garment, cloak, or robe, often associated with prophets and priests, and sometimes kings and other important figures. It can symbolize authority, anointing, and spiritual power. In some contexts, it signifies a connection to God and His glory.

Big Idea:

Spiritual legacy is not a museum piece—it’s a living mantle passed on to those willing to walk in faithful obedience and carry God’s power into the future.

Teaching Outline:

Movement 1: The Mantle of Legacy (2 Kings 2:1-8)

• Elijah’s mantle represented prophetic authority and divine calling.
• Legacy isn’t about clinging to the past but preparing a foundation for the future.
• Leader Insight: How are we intentionally preparing the “Elishas” around us to inherit what God has entrusted to us?

Movement 2: The Persistence of Calling (2 Kings 2:9-10)

• Elisha’s relentless pursuit (“As surely as the Lord lives…I will not leave you”) reflects a heart that values impartation over convenience.
• Spiritual inheritance is pursued, not passively received.
• Teaching Point: Spiritual power flows through those who are willing to persevere beyond comfort.

Movement 3: The Transfer of Power (2 Kings 2:11-14)

• The mantle falls—Elisha picks it up. The moment of transition.
• God’s power is not tied to personalities but to His purposes.
• Reflection: Are we willing to step into spaces God has prepared, even when they feel too big for us?

Movement 4: The Public Confirmation (2 Kings 2:15)

• The sons of the prophets acknowledged, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.”
• Anointing may be private, but its fruit will always be public.
• Application: How does our community affirm and commission new leaders?

“Jesus, the New and Greater Moses, Declares the Jubilee Kingdom.”

30,000-Foot Overview (Mapping)

OVERARCHING THEME:

Jesus as the New and Greater Moses, proclaiming the Jubilee of Isaiah 61 through the Beatitudes — a Kingdom not of external law and prosperity, but of heart transformation and true flourishing.

Core Movements:

OT Foundation

Jesus’ Fulfillment

Kingdom Implication

Moses Ascends Sinai (Exodus 19-20)

Jesus Ascends the Mountain (Matthew 5:1)

Jesus is the New Moses, but speaks as God Himself.

Mosaic Covenant – External Law

Beatitudes – Kingdom Covenant of Heart Posture

Covenant shifts from law on stone to law on hearts (Jeremiah 31:33).

Deuteronomy 28 Blessings & Curses

Matthew 5: Blessings; Luke 6: Blessings + Woes

Jesus redefines blessing—not based on material prosperity but on Kingdom posture.

Isaiah 61 Jubilee Mission

Jesus Proclaims Fulfillment (Luke 4); Embodied in Beatitudes (Matt 5 / Luke 6)

Jubilee is not just economic reset; it’s holistic restoration—spiritual & social.

Matthew (Jewish Audience – Heart)

Luke (Gentile Audience – Societal Reversal)

One Gospel, two lenses: inward transformation & outward justice.

By way of His’ announcement of the Kingdom and what it’s population would look like/the identity they would maintain, Jesus is announcing Himself as the long-awaited Messiah.

Kingdoms and Crowns - Week 2

V1 He Went Up On The Mountain

Despite any shortcomings and all his failures, according to God, David was a man after His’ own heart. David was the man God had chosen to introduce the familial lines of His future King, the once and for all Messiah (the anointed one), Jesus.