Hear another Parable: Heaven is a Holy City! The name of this Holy City is New Jerusalem (Study Revelation Chapter 21).
The Jerusalem of David’s and Solomon’s time was a typology of New Jerusalem. Whereas king David fought wars to make ancient Jerusalem the Capital of Israel, but Solomon was a man of peace, who presided over the affairs of Israel from the Capital Jerusalem (the City of David). He (Solomon) also built a Temple to God in Jerusalem in fulfillment of God’s prophecy to his father David. God promised David that his kingdom will be an ETERNAL One: “And your (David’s) house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. YOUR THRONE SHALL BE ESTABLISHED FOREVER” – 2 Samuel 7:16.
Before the advent of Jesus Christ 2000+ years ago, Isaiah prophesied thus: “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 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 JUDGEMENT AND JUSTICE FROM THAT TIME FORWARD, EVEN FOREVER ….” – Isaiah 9:6-7. Even an angel revealed to Mary thus: “He (Jesus Christ) will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David” – Luke 1:32. Based on the prophecy of Isaiah, the message of angel Gabriel and the revelation of other prophets, earned Jesus Christ this title among men: The “Son of David”. However, Jesus Christ is never the Son of David but God Almighty. Please study Matthew 22:41-46; Let me highlight verse 45 of that passage. Jesus Christ said: “If David then calls Him (Jesus Christ) Lord, how is He his Son?” – Make effort to study that portion of the Bible.
The Dynasty of David is a Heavenly One! Jesus Christ (God Almighty) came to Earth because of this kingdom, and He had taken it (the kingdom) to Heaven. And at the time of the END, which is now is, Jesus Christ (now the Holy Spirit) will release His Holy City – New Jerusalem (which He had built) on the Land of “Canaan” for His friend Abraham/David to Lord over. When this shall happen, the Prophecy of Jesus Christ 2000+ years ago as recorded in Matthew 8:11-12, will become fulfilled: “And I say to you that many will come from east and west, and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth”.
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