Testimony of God

Kingdom of God on Earth Ps 93 1 The L ORD reigns, he is robed in majesty; the L ORD is robed in majesty and armed with strength ; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure. 2 Your throne was established long ago ; you are from all eternity. Matt 6 9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Realm of God’s Kingdom Place People Progress

Reign of God’s Kingdom Eden Exodus Empire

Garden of Eden - Adam

Kingdom of God on Earth 26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. 28 And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”

Adam – Seth – Noah – Shem - Abraham Abel & Cain Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it Progressing Beyond Eden Rebellion Kingdom of God Priestly Adam – Image & Likeness of God Gen 1:26-28 It’s not good for man to be alone. Gen 2:15

Canaan - Abram

Gen 18 – interceded for Sodom & Gomorrah Gen 20:7, 17 Gen 14 – rescue Lot with his 318 men Kingdom of God Abram – Priestly Covenant of blessing Gen 12 Abram Isaac Jacob 12 tribes Abraham tested God Himself provides Gen 22:14 Abraham - Father of Nations, greatness & blessing Gen 17:1-5

Abrahamic Covenant – Gen 17 1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the L ORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. 2 Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers.” 3 Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, 4 “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. 5 No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations.

Exodus and Jerusalem

Aaron and the priesthood, Prophets Conquests and Nationhood Kingdom of God The Tabernacle Mt Sinai The Ten Commandment Solomon’s temple God’s footstool Isa 66:1, 1 Chron 28:2 King David & Solomon Jerusalem

Israel’s Priesthood Exo 19 4 ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.” 1 Peter 2:9

Israel-Kingdom of God 1 King 10 4 When the queen of Sheba saw all the wisdom of Solomon and the palace he had built, 5 the food on his table, the seating of his officials, the attending servants in their robes, his cupbearers, and the burnt offerings he made at the temple of the L ORD, she was overwhelmed. 8 How happy your people must be! How happy your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom! 9 Praise be to the L ORD your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on the throne of Israel. Because of the L ORD ’s eternal love for Israel, he has made you king to maintain justice and righteousness.”

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