2. The Kings (Stewards/Vassals) of Creation
Blessing: The Path to Peace
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God is the source of all humanity’s identity and purpose. The image here is that of two Kings—a Suzerain King, with all authority, bending down to the Vassal King, humanity, to offer a gift. God’s grace and authority given to human hands. He made people stewards over His earth, and from His position of power, gives humanity the resources to operate it.
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3. The Man in the Middle
While Adam was God’s first steward, or Vassal, it isn’t until hundreds of years after that God reestablishes his covenant with Abraham. God blesses him to be a blessing to the ends of the earth. All people will be blessed through Abraham!
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4. Suzerain-Vassal Covenant—Law or Gr...
In Hebrew culture, Suzerain/Vassal agreements decreed each party was to be given proof of the Covenant. God’s deliverance of the Ten Commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai would have been a Suzerain/Vassal agreement, however God gave Moses both tablets of the Covenant. This speaks to His radical gr...
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5. A Messianic Prophecy
Through the Psalms and Proverbs, we begin to see Israel step into their role within the Messianic Promise. They become the prophets, priests, and kings of God to all nations. This means that Israel is to teach the rest of the world what it looks like to live into God’s design.
