28 – The Messianic Kingdom

God had an earthly Kingdom in mind before the creation of the universe (Matthew 25:34; John 17:24; Ephesians 1:4; Hebrews 4:3; I Peter 1:20; Revelation 13:18). The Kingdom is what God will set up in a visible manner on the earth and planned to do so since the creation of mankind. It is mankind to whom He gave a clear dominion over the earth. It was lost at the Fall and Satan usurping God’s authority made himself the Prince of this World (Matthew 4:8-10; John 14:30). God selected a people group, the Jews to begin setting up the earthly Kingdom starting with Abraham.It is important to notice how God is allowing His people to come to the realization that they need the King. Sin in its grossest form is idolatry or turning away from God and worshiping the creature instead of the Creator (Romans 1:25). As long as this continues on this earth the Lord will not establish His earthly Kingdom. His people the Jews must nationally repent by accepting Jesus as their Savior and asking Him to return. God in His Divine Providence is allowing His people to receive the various forms of punishment meted out by this earth until they cry out for Him.