Where Is the Kingdom of God in the Old Testament? | Kelvin Teamer

Click here to read the full article at RENEW.org: https://renew.org/where-is-the-kingdom-of-god-in-the-old-testament/  This is an audio version of a written Article from RENEW.org Check out other great articles on RENEW.org here: https://renew.org/articles/ What Is God’s Kingdom in the Old Testament Story Eden introduces God’s kingdom as a space where his will is done on earth under his true rule. Israel later displays kingdom life as God reigns over his chosen people through covenant and obedience. Prophets and scriptures point forward to a coming King from David’s line who would reign forever and restore God’s rule. The kingdom of God is birthed in the creation story. The picture of Adam, Eve, and the garden are a microcosmic foreshadowing of the kingdom. As we imaginatively venture into the majestic garden, planted by God himself, we see everything that is good—a wonderful image of the kingdom. We know from Genesis that man and woman were formed and shaped by God and given the task to work, tend, and rule creation for God. While they were to rule over the garden for him, it was God who truly ruled. Everything was the way he designed it to be. His will had been done on earth as it was in heaven. I want you to breathe in that last statement and its context. God’s will being done on earth as it is in heaven is a key point in understanding (and even witnessing) what the kingdom looks like, for it is what the very reign of God produces. Author and minister David Young wrote, “The Old Testament was written so that we could understand what the kingdom of God is.”[1] I agree. From Eden to Abraham, from Moses to David, from Isaiah to Malachi, we come face-to-face with the kingdom of God. Listen for more... Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Join RENEW.org at one of our upcoming events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early.  https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW