Month: March 2026

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Visions of the Kingdom (Part 1) – Reigning with Christ

In this episode Tim Young and Jay Mayock start with unpacking Jesus’ familiar words “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” What does it really mean to inherit the earth—and who will receive that inheritance? Drawing together the words of Jesus, the Psalms, and the prophets, we’ll examine God’s purpose for the earth and humanity’s place within it. We’ll look at the future reign of Christ, the role of immortal rulers, and the mortal population among the nations who will come to worship in a restored world centered on Jerusalem. Far from being a vague spiritual hope, the Kingdom of God is presented in the Bible as a real, tangible future, rooted in God’s promises and blessings. Join us as we trace these themes and begin to uncover a clear and compelling vision of the coming Kingdom.

Key Verse:

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5)

Outline:

Inheritance of the earth

  • Matt. 5:5 – what does it mean the meek shall inherit the earth. Compare with Psalm 37:9-11 meek, v22 blessed, v29 righteous forever, (v. 34)
  • Psalm 115:15-18 – The heavens are the Lord’s, the earth he has given to man. Notice the “blessing” in other verses.

The immortal rulers

  • Matt. 25:31-34 – The blessed are given the inheritance of the kingdom at the judgment seat
  • Rev. 20:4-6 – Reigning with Christ for a thousand years. How do we know this is literal? (Rev. 5:10; 2 Tim. 2:12; Luke 22:29-30)

The mortal subjects

  • Zech. 14:16-19 – Mortals are those left
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Citizenship

How should a Christian view politics? Should believers participate or not? Joel Hynes joins Tim Young on this episode to explore what the Bible has to say on this subject of citizenship by breaking down one answer at the Got Questions website. Can we mix our religion and politics? The answer may surprise you.

Key Verse:

“Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.” (1 Peter 2:11)

Video Presentation:

https://bookroadchristadelphians.ca/media/video/1079204007

Outline:

Introduction

  • The current political climate and the mix of Christianity and politics
  • Got Questions web site

God’s Will and Sovereignty

  • Got Questions web site first point about God’s will
  • What is God’s will (Matt. 6:10)? The context of the Daniel passages ( 2:20-21; 4:17,25,32,34-35; 5:21) concerning God’s Kingdom to come.
  • What is God’s will for leaders? God sets up evil men – Pharaoh (Ex. 9:16), Nebuchadnezzar (Jer. 27:4-6), Cyrus (Isa. 45:1), Alexander (Dan. 5:5-8,21), Pilate (John 19:10-11). So what about Constantine, Napoleon, and Hitler (Prov. 16:4)?

The Teaching of Jesus

  • Got Questions second point about the absence of Bible teaching on voting
  • Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5:38-42; Matt. 5:43-45 cp. Rom. 12:19-20)

The teaching of the Apostles

  • Got Questions third point about being a good citizen
  • A royal priesthood, a holy nation (1 Peter 2:9-10)
  • Strangers (foreigners) and pilgrims (resident aliens) (1 Peter 2:11-12)
  • Our duty to magistrates now (1 Peter 2:13-17; Rom. 13:1-7)

Citizen vs non-citizen status

  • What is missing from the Got Questions video? What about God’s kingdom to come? We are citizens of our nation by natural birth but citizens of God’s kingdom by choice and spiritual rebirth.
  • Non-Citizen Restrictions. You have to be a citizen to vote (or hold political office), serve in the military (including police) or on a jury (or be a judge or certain types of lawyer). This is the wisdom of the world!
  • Non-Citizen Obligation. Obey the laws of the land and pay your taxes (Rom. 13:6-7; Matt. 22:21). Also, pray for and respect the leaders (1 Tim. 2:1-3; Tit. 3:1-2)

Conclusion – Seeking first the kingdom of God (Matt. 6:33)

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A King’s Dream of the Latter Days

The editor of The Bible Magazine, John Billington, likes to talk about Bible prophecy so we thought we’d have him join us to talk about where to start. There’s no better place then Daniel 2, where King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of a frightening metal image is revealed to be what God is planning to do in the latter days.

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Key Verse:

“…there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and he has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in the latter days.” (Daniel 2:28)

Study Guide:

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Outline:

Introduction

  • Where to start when it comes to prophecy? Daniel 2 is foundational.
  • Overview of Daniel and his times

The King’s Dream

  • King Nebuchadnezzar dreams something troubling and he challenges wise men to reveal the dream and the interpretation under penalty of death
  • God reveals the dream and its interpretation to Daniel (v. 19-22)
  • The dream is about the latter days (v. 26-28)
  • The dream revealed (v. 31-35)

The Interpretation of the Dream

  • The head of Gold = Babylon (v. 36-38) – The importance of Babylon in prophecy (Gen. 10:9-10; Rev. 18:21)
  • Breast and arms of Silver = Medo Persians (v. 39)
  • Belly and thighs of Brass = Greece (v. 39)
  • The Legs of Iron = Rome (v. 40)
  • The feet mixed with iron and clay (v. 41-43) – Each metal is successively inferior (v. 39) until mixed with clay = democracy

The Kingdom of God

  • God’s kingdom to overcome all these kingdoms of men (v. 44, 35)
  • What is the stone cut without hands? (v. 45; Matt. 21:42-44)
  • Kingdom to fill the earth (v. 35)

Conclusion

  • God is at work among the nations
  • The fulfilled portion of this prophecy proves what is still to come is trustworthy
  • We are living in the latter days
  • God’s kingdom will be on the earth