
Theme guide
The Kingdom
The LORD reigns
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God is King over all. Scripture traces His rule from creation, through Israel's kings, to the kingdom Jesus announced.
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Dominion given
Man is made to rule creation under God.
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The LORD shall reign
Israel sings after the Red Sea.
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Israel asks for a king
They have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
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David's throne
Thy throne shall be established for ever.
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A kingdom that shall never be destroyed
Daniel's interpretation of the stone.
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The kingdom is at hand
Jesus begins His preaching.
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The throne of His father David
The angel's promise to Mary.
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Translated into His kingdom
Believers are delivered from darkness.
Questions for reflection
- What does it mean to 'seek first the kingdom' ()?
- Why did Israel's demand for a king grieve God?
- How is Jesus the fulfilment of ?