Life Learning Series

Now, we are approaching the capstone lesson for the kingdom of man. There are many religious folks who want the world to end. This desire is said to be based on some Scripture. Personally, I do not believe that the Scripture indicates that the earth will end, though it does indicate that the world of the early life of Jesus of Nazareth, and prior to that, would end. Indeed, the four kingdoms of Daniel’s prophecy were destined to come and go, in the history of man, along with their associated worlds. The first three of these kingdoms of Daniel’s prophecy are pure history, now; this fact is not subject to dispute. The disposition of the last kingdom, though, is still subject to debate.

I like to use a simple logical flow when going through the events of the Bible. Well, in this case, I will not use such a simple flow; I say that because I will start near the end, in order to highlight the beginning. The following Scripture describes the ending at which I will begin, and, too, how the beginning that it highlights.

I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.I beheld then because of the voice of the great words which the horn spake: I beheld even till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given to the burning flame. As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time.

I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.

(Daniel 7:9-14) As the end of the world of the day of Jesus Christ was occurring, a book was delivered to the seven churches of Asia. This book is The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. In this book, the end of the world of the day of Jesus Christ is described. Among the pieces of the description, is this one….

– Explore the Kingdoms of Man: Part Twenty-Two –

The example of the early church is the example of a specialized section of the kingdom of man. This example is one that should be applied to every church that exists. That is to say, the example should be applied to every church that exists in the same form as the early church of the time of the apostles of Jesus Christ.

And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people.And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

(Acts 2:44-47) I hope that I am not offending anyone, but we do not have very many of these churches in existence today. The churches that exist today have become highly politicized; and they bring to mind the discussion that Jesus had with some of the religious leaders of his day. And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words. And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? Shall we give, or shall we not give?But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.And they brought it.

And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

And they said unto him, Caesar’s.

And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.

And they marvelled at him.

(Mark 12:13-17) …

Kingdoms of Man: Part Twenty-One (Negotiation)