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