5. Kingdom & Exile
Here and Now: The Kingdom of God
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When the sin and wickedness of the Israelites send them into exile, the world of God’s chosen people is turned upside down. Yet even in the brutality of destruction, death, and displacement, the Lord has not abandoned His people. Through the prophets, God brings the promise of hope and restoration. The Kingdom of God has not been forgotten. Where human kings have failed and people have lost their way, God will pull them from the ashes.
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6. The Rightful King
After exile, after destruction, after hundreds of years of silence and finally, freedom, the King prophesied for centuries has finally come. And that King is Jesus. This movement to further the Kingdom of God can only be orchestrated by one Person, God himself, turned flesh. It will be through Je...
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7. Kingdom Stories
As Jesus discusses the Kingdom of God with the people of Israel, He engages with them through parables. Storytelling was Jesus’ way of helping His followers to imagine what the kingdom looks like in a personal and poignant way.
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8. The King Defeats Death
Over and over again in Scripture, we see that sin is the ultimate barrier to entry for life and, therefore, into the Kingdom of God. Jesus takes for himself our sin and shame as He gives His life on the cross, and the barrier between humanity and the Kingdom they were destined for is torn down. T...
