A selection of verses showing that beasts or animals are symbols to represent the power and influence of ruling forces in the earth.
The prophet Daniel makes a very clear statement:
7 These great animals, which are four, are four kings, who will arise out of the earth.
A selection of verses showing that as part of his master plan, God promised to send a special person who will have his wisdom to rule the earth.
The Psalmist talks about a special king whose rule will be free from corruption:
A selection of verses showing that God promised that a special person will be at the centre of his master plan.
Because he obeys God, Abraham the father of the Jews is told that all nations will benefit through his offspring:
A selection of verses showing that, as part of his master plan, God promised to send a special person who will have his wisdom to rule the earth.
The psalmist talks about a special king whose rule will be free from corruption:
Strong's Concordance tells us that to baptise comes from a word meaning to make fully wet. The word is used concerning ships sinking and with reference to a piece of cloth being dyed.
A selection of verses showing what the Bible tells us about baptism.
The apostle Peter said that baptism enables us to have our sins forgiven:
A selection of verses showing that everyone can be involved in God’s master plan.
The Psalms echo this sentiment:
A selection of verses showing that Christ will rule over all nations.
The Psalms talk about a king ruling over all nations from Zion which is part of Jerusalem:
The Jews in Jesus’ time know what the Old Testament prophets have said about the Kingdom of God.
The idea of the Kingdom of God starts early in the Old Testament. Understanding what we are told in the Old Testament helps us understand the New Testament.
Right from the start, God wanted the nation of Israel to be His kingdom: