Month: February 2026

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Thy Kingdom Come

On this episode, we step into one of the Bible’s most sweeping storylines—the Kingdom of God. From ancient promises spoken to Israel to the future reign of Jesus on earth, we trace how Scripture builds a unified, unfolding vision of God’s ultimate plan and purpose.

You’ll explore the five essential elements of a kingdom—its king, people, land, capital city, and law—and see how each one anchors Israel’s story and points forward to Christ’s return. Along the way, we highlight the signs Scripture gives for the restoration of God’s reign and why this hope shapes the way we live today.

Key Verse:

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:9-10

Outline:

  1. Introduction
    1. What is the Kingdom of God?
      1. Heaven, where God is
      2. The Church ruling spiritually on earth
      3. The Church ruling in men’s hearts
      4. Jesus Christ ruling on the earth
    2. b. Jesus Bible class on the Kingdom of God (Acts 1:3)
      1. Restoring the Kingdom to Israel (Acts 1:6-7 cp. Acts 3:20-21)
      2. Jesus to come back in like manner (Acts 1:11)
  2. Israel the kingdom of God
    1. The king (1 Chron. 28:4-5)
    2. The subjects (Deut. 7:6)
    3. The land (Lev. 25:23)
    4. The capital (Psa. 132:13-14)
    5. The law (Deut. 5:5)
  3. The future Kingdom
    1. The King (Luke 1:32-33)
    2. The subjects (Ezek. 37:21-24; Psa. 72:11)
    3. The land (Ezek. 37:25; Zech. 14:9; Psa. 72:8)
    4. The capital (Jer. 3:17)
    5. The law (Isa. 2:3)
  4. When will the Kingdom be established?
    1. When Israel is restored (Luke 21:24)
    2. When the world is in trouble (Luke 21:25-26)
    3. When Jesus returns (Luke 21:27,31)
  5. Conclusion
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Promises to King David

In this episode Tim Young and Jay Mayock examine God’s covenant with King David, its repeated promise of an eternal throne, and how Jesus is revealed as the promised offspring who confirms and will complete those promises. They trace the theme through Scripture—from 2 Samuel and the Psalms to Matthew, Luke, Acts, and Hebrews—highlighting the resurrection, and the future restoration of God’s kingdom on earth..

Key verse:

“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” (Luke 1:32-33)

Outline:

  1. Introduction
    1. Christ confirmed the promises that God gave the patriarchs – Romans 15:8
    2. Christians share these covenants of promise in Christ – Ephesians 2:12
    3. It is essential to know what these covenants of promise to the patriarchs are.  They were essential teachings OT prophets and NT apostles.
  2. Brief Review of Covenants of Promise to the fathers (patriarchs)
    1. God always had the special offspring (seed) in mind: Christ – Galatians 3:16
    2. Who are the fathers? – Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, his children
    3. David was also a patriarch – Acts 2:29
  3. David’s Covenant of Promise
    1. David promised an offspring who would rule the land of Israel – 1 Chronicles 17:11-14
    2. Psalm about David’s covenant – Psalm 89:3-4, 34-37
    3. Reflections at the end of his life – 2 Samuel 23:5
    4. Solomon on God’s throne over God’s kingdom in God’s land, ruling over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob – 1 Chronicles 28:5, 29:23
  4. War against David’s dynasty
    1. Athaliah’s massacre; Joash survives – 2 Chronicles 22:1-12
    2. Israel-Syrian confederacy; Ahaz survives – Isaiah 7:1-6
    3. King Herod the Great’s massacre; Jesus escapes – Matt. 2:16
    4. Even though it appeared as though the promise had failed, God was still actively working to establish it.  It’s as sure as the sun and the moon.
    5. After so much ruin and overturning of the kingdom, that promised seed will come – Ezekiel 21:27
  5. David’s Covenant of Promise in the NT
    1. Not only are we not surprised to find it there; it had to be there! – Matthew 1:1, 6, 20
    2. It’s there in Zacharias’ song – Luke 1:69-70
    3. It’s there in Gabriel’s gracious words to Mary – Luke 1:32-33
    4. It’s there in Peter’s preaching on Pentecost – Acts 2:30 (13:23)
  6. Until…
    1. He will come back – Acts 3:21
    2. He is the one to whom the throne, the kingdom, and the land all belong

 

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Promises to Abraham (Part 2)

This second part of our study into the promises to Abraham weaves together all the New Testament commentary on this faithful man. First, we see how he never received the promise of the land during his lifetime which necessitates that he be raised from the dead. The scriptures also show Jesus as the true son of Abraham and how believers are the spiritual descendants of the promise. This means we can receive the blessing of forgiveness and the hope to be partakers of the kingdom of God when Jesus reigns on the earth.

The first part of the Promises to Abraham can be found here.

A document with every New Testament passage concerning Abraham can be found here. 

Key Verse:

“And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.” So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.” (Galatians 3:8-9)

Outline:

  1. Introduction
    1. Quick review of the last podcast
    2. Overview of all the NT commentary on Abraham grouped into four categories
  2. The Land
    1. Given no inheritance (Acts 7:2-5)
    2. Sitting in the future kingdom (Matt. 8:11)
    3. The need for resurrection (Matt. 22:32)
    4. They all died in faith (Heb. 11:8-9,13)
  3. The Seed = Jesus
    1. The Genealogy of Jesus (Matt. 1:1-2; Luke 1:33,55,73)
    2. The Spiritual Seed (Matt. 3:9; John 8:33-58; Rom. 9:6-8)
  4. The Blessing of Forgiveness
    1. Peter’s preaching (Acts 3:25-26)
    2. Justified by faith (Gal. 3:6-9)
    3. Baptism into Christ to inherit the promises (Gal. 3:26-29)
  5. The Inheritance by Faith
    1. Heir of the world (Rom. 4:13) by faith (v. 16) and resurrection (v. 17)
    2. Faith and works (James 2:21-23)
  6. Conclusion