God's Eternal Purpose
Lance discusses Psalm 110, emphasizing the significance of Zion as the dwelling place of God and its multifaceted meaning. He highlights that Zion refers to an actual mountain, the city of Jerusalem, and carries national and political implications, particularly in relation to the Jewish people. The spiritual significance of Zion is paramount, representing God's eternal purpose and the union of believers with Christ. Lance explains that through salvation, believers are spiritually connected to Zion, which symbolizes the eternal relationship with God. He stresses that the essence of Zion is not merely geographical but deeply spiritual, as it embodies God's desire for a people who can dwell in communion with Him. The message culminates in the understanding that the ultimate fulfillment of God's purpose is found in the New Jerusalem, where believers will experience eternal life and unity with Christ. Lance encourages listeners to recognize their identity as part of Zion and to pursue a deeper relationship with God, emphasizing the importance of community and mutual support among believers.
Outline of Main Points
- Introduction to Psalm 110 and its significance
- Understanding Zion:
- Geographical reference
- City of Jerusalem
- National and political implications
- Spiritual significance
- The eternal purpose of God and the union of believers with Christ
- The New Jerusalem as the ultimate fulfillment of God's purpose
- Encouragement for believers to recognize their identity in Zion
- The importance of community and mutual support among believers
1 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. 2 The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. 3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. 4 The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
2 Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.
1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 3 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion. 4 How shall we sing the LORD’S song in a strange land? 5 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning. 6 If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.
20 And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD.
26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.
