J. Barton Payne
Payne #43 — Dan 7:13–14
Son of Man on clouds given everlasting dominion; Payne sees this as messianic throne-room investiture scene
Lesson 36Kingdom
Everlasting Kingdom
This lesson explores how Daniel 7:14 connects to Jesus.
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Old Testament
Daniel 7:14
He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
New Testament
Luke 1:33
and he will reign over Jacob's descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.
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Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Son of Man receiving everlasting dominion applied to the Messiah in Talmud and Targum on Daniel
Quick Check
Part 1 - Multiple Choice
Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?
Part 2 - Fill In The Blank
Why This Matters
Daniel saw a vision of one given everlasting dominion over all nations—a kingdom that would never be destroyed. Gabriel told Mary that her son's kingdom would never end. Every human empire rises and falls, but the kingdom Jesus inaugurated endures forever because its king is eternal. This is the hope at the heart of the gospel: a reign of justice and peace without end.
Reflection
King Jesus, through Everlasting Kingdom I see that Your reign has no end. Let Daniel 7:14 and Luke 1:33 lift my eyes to Your eternal throne.