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Stone Cut Out: Everlasting Kingdom
Updated: Oct 9, 2020
Biblical References & Spiritual Applications
The stone represents God's eternal kingdom that is more powerful than any other kingdom.
At the time of Daniel, the temple in Jerusalem was in shambles and the people of Israel were placed in captivity. The defeated captives may have feared their God was weak and unfaithful.
Daniel's writing demonstrates that in the midst of despair, God is still present, powerful, and in control. Kingdoms and rulers come and go, but God is ultimately in charge (Daniel 2:20-21; 7:9-14, 27).
In spite of Babylonia's wealth and power, Daniel emphasized God's kingdom is eternal and more powerful than any earthly kingdom (Daniel 2:44).
The book of Daniel shows God did not forget His promises. God's promises have been fulfilled in the Son of Man (Daniel 7:13-14), who established an everlasting kingdom on earth (Daniel 2:44; 7:27).
The Rock (Daniel 2)
A stone was cut out, not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay and broke them in pieces. Then the rest of the statue broke into pieces, and what remained was carried away in the wind. Then the stone which struck the statue became a great mountain that filled the whole earth.
Daniel told the king that God will set up a kingdom which will crush all earthly kingdoms and bring them to an end.
God's kingdom will never be destroyed and will endure forever.
Vision of Beasts - The Son of Man (Daniel 7)
After seeing the four beasts is a vision, Daniel saw one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven.
The Son of Man (Jesus) approached the Ancient of Days (God, the Father) and was led into His presence.
The Son of Man was given authority, glory and sovereign power.
All peoples, nations and people of every language worshipped Him.
His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom will never be destroyed.
Timeline
The Son of Man - The Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Revelation 22:13.
