Possessing the Gate of the Enemy | Built to Last

Introduction

1. Review of our series Built to Last.
2. The assassination of Charlie Kirk – a catalyst!
3. I have organized this message into three simple parts.

A Look at the Text

1. 1. Genesis 22:17–18
      1. The context: the test on Mount Moriah and its foreshadowing.
      2. God’s covenant promise is expanded —
         Law of First Mention.
         a. The promise was secured by his obedience.
         b. The meaning of “gates” in the ancient world.
         c. Fulfillment in Jesus and the Church.
   2. Psalm 2
      1. A royal and Messianic text.
      2. The imagery of nations raging and
         kings rebelling (vs. 1–3).
      3. Yet the psalm goes beyond earthly kings. It points forward to the Messiah, the ultimate “Son” whom God would install on Zion’s throne (vs. 6–7).
   3. 2 Samuel 5:6–11
      1. After Saul’s death, David is finally anointed king over all ______________ (2 Sam. 5:1–5).
         

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      2. His first move is to secure a ______________, Jerusalem.
         

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      3. The ______________ had lived there for centuries and they mocked David thinking their fortress was impenetrable.
         

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God Is Speaking to Us

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. What will it take to install our King in Zion?
            2. The nations are up for grabs.
            3. We need to learn to decree and proclaim the plan of God.
            4. I am convinced that the Lord wants us to disciple and rule nations for the glory of God.
               1. ______________ and ______________.
                  

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               2. National ______________ requires cultural ______________.
                  

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Conclusion

1. Go and possess the gates of the enemy.