A Sermon Outline by John Kennedy
Psalms 149:2. Let Israel rejoice in Him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
These words call us to consider the children of Zion and the duty here presented to them.
The Children of Zion.
These are not all the members of the visible Church.
They are the living, lawful children.
They are born again by Divine power.
They are justified by God through Christ.
They are adopted, and sanctified by the Spirit and the Word.
None but the lawful children, whatever their profession may be.
They have a King.
Psalms 2 tells us who He is.
He is called Messiah, the Son of God.
He has been appointed King by God.
He is also Head of the Church.
He is the lawful King; God has anointed Him.
He has an eternal right to a place on the throne of God.
He has the Rank of a King.
Being the eternal Son of God, King of kings.
His wealth includes all Divine resources.
He has all covenant promises, all power.
He is the Lord of hosts, has infinite wisdom.
He has the grace and faithfulness required by His children.
They are to be Joyful in Him.
He is their elder Brother in their nature.
He partook of flesh and blood.
He is both King and Brother.
He is your Shepherd to feed and guide.
1Preached in Dingwall on 28 November 1882. It has been edited.
He is the Healer of your soul and Prince of Peace.
He sent the Spirit to comfort you.
Application.
Think of Him who delivered you. Be zealous for His rights.