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Reign On: Exploring the Everlasting Kingdom of Jesus
Hey everyone, and welcome back to For Life and Legacy! Today we're diving into a topic that's pretty epic: the everlasting kingdom of Jesus Christ. Buckle up, because the Bible throws down some seriously powerful imagery about what that means for us.
First, let's crack open Isaiah 9:6. This verse is like a royal announcement: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." This prophecy describes Jesus not just as a savior, but as a king – a king with a government that will last forever!
Then, in Daniel 2:35, we get this incredible picture: "The stone that struck the image became a great mountain and filled the whole earth." This stone, crushing all earthly empires, represents the everlasting kingdom of God established by Jesus. Talk about a power move!
Now, some folks might wonder if this kingdom is just pie in the sky. But hold on, 2 Samuel 7:12-13 gives us a promise from God himself: "And when your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever." This promise, made to King David, extends to Jesus, his descendant. His kingdom is guaranteed by God, and it will have no end.
So, what does this mean for us? As followers of Christ, we become citizens of this everlasting kingdom. It's not a kingdom ruled by force, but by love, justice, and peace. It's a hope that transcends the temporary troubles of this world.
This is just a taste of the amazing things the Bible tells us about Jesus' everlasting kingdom. We'll definitely have to explore this more in future episodes. But for now, let this sink in: Jesus is the King, and his reign is forever!
If you have questions or reflections on this topic, fire away in the comments below. And as always, thanks for joining us on For Life and Legacy!