Summer 2023
The Righteous Reign of God Scientific discoveries continue to reveal the nature, expanse, and power of our universe. As a result, many believers are left struggling to understand the relationship that God has with his creation. The expanse of creation gives us a hint at the power and expanse of its Creator. One way that Scripture describes the relationship between God and his creation is in terms of the relationship between a king and his kingdom. God is king! And the entire created order is under his rule. This quarter will explore the themes of God’s rule, his kingdom, and the response of his people as revealed in the Old Testament prophets, the teachings of Jesus, and the letters of the apostle Paul. A Kingdom of Peace The prophet Isaiah’s articulation of God as king began with his vision of the Lord on his heavenly throne (Isaiah 6:1–5). From that […]