Act Four: The Coming of the King: Redemption Accomplished : Act Four: The Coming of the King: Redemption Accomplished
Slide 3 : Jesus went into Galilee proclaiming the good news. “The time has come”, he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”
-Mark 1:14-15
Kingdom: Dominating Centre of Jesus’ Mission : Kingdom: Dominating Centre of Jesus’ Mission The central theme of Jesus' message, as it comes down to us in the synoptic gospels, is the coming of the kingdom of God... It may be rightly said that the whole of the preaching of Jesus Christ and his apostles is concerned with the kingdom of God, and that in Jesus Christ's proclamation of the kingdom we are face to face with the specific form of expression of the whole of his revelation of God. -Ridderbos
Kingdom: Dominating Centre of Jesus’ Mission : Kingdom: Dominating Centre of Jesus’ Mission Jesus announces the arrival of the kingdom (Mk. 1:15-17; Lk. 4:21)
Jewish
expectation
What is
the kingdom?
What had arrived? : What had arrived? Power of God in Christ by the Spirit to restore creation (especially humanity) to again live under the rule of God.
Jesus’ Kingdom Mission: A New Way : Jesus’ Kingdom Mission: A New Way Disagreement among Jews: who, how, when, how to live
Violence and separation
‘Love of enemies instead of their destruction; unconditional forgiveness instead of retaliation; readiness to suffer instead of using force; blessing for peacemakers instead of hymns of hate and revenge' (Kung).
Jesus Prepares forHis Kingdom Mission : Jesus Prepares forHis Kingdom Mission Early years
John the Baptizer prepares the way: Repent for the kingdom of God is near
Baptism of Jesus
Descent of Spirit
Temptation
Jesus’ Public Mission : Jesus’ Public Mission Obscurity
Popularity (Galilee)
Opposition
Jerusalem
Jesus’ Kingdom Mission : Jesus’ Kingdom Mission Announces arrival of the kingdom
In his miracles
In his teaching
With his presence
Slide 11 : The reign of God is already present.
Matthew 12:28 The reign of God has
not yet arrived in fullness.
Matthew 7:21
Slide 12 : Spirit Messiah Sin
Death
Evil
Satan Knowledge
of God
Love
Joy
Justice AGE TO COME Prophetic Expectation OLD AGE
Slide 13 : Powers of
sin
death
evil
Satan Power of
Spirit’s
renewing
work AGE TO COME OLD AGE New Testament Fulfillment
Salvation and Judgement? : Salvation and Judgement? Prophetic message
Is. 63:4,5
Luke 4:16-30
John 3:17
John the Baptizer’s confusion
Lk. 3:7-9; 17; 7:18-23
Slide 15 : salvation judgement incarnation return “day of salvation” (2 Cor. 6:2) Salvation has come
Judgement is delayed
Era of Witness : Era of Witness Spirit
Announcement of God’s Kingdom (Lk. 4:43) : Announcement of God’s Kingdom (Lk. 4:43) Announcement of arrival of God’s power to restore God’s rule
Demand for decision: Repent and believe! Follow me! (Mark 1:14-18)
Two metaphors: receive the gift of the kingdom; enter the realm of the kingdom
Decision: resolute, urgent (Lk. 9:57-62); radical (Lk. 9:23ff.; Lk. 13:24); costly (Lk. 14:25-33; Matt. 19:16-24); eternal (Lk. 13:25-30)
Receive blessing of kingdom: forgiveness, Abba relation to God, renewed life, joy, etc.
Receive demands of kingdom: righteousness/ justice, love, etc.
Jesus’ Kingdom Mission : Jesus’ Kingdom Mission Announces arrival of the kingdom
Reveals the kingdom through his mighty deeds
Power over nature
Demonstration of God’s Kingdom : Demonstration of God’s Kingdom Blind see; lame walk; deaf hear; sick healed; dead raised; poor/ lost received; sinners forgiven; cursed creation restored; demons cast out; lives changed (cf. Lk. 7:21-23)
Signs of God’s kingdom
Source of Power : Source of Power Abba relationship
Prayer
Lk. 5:16: “often” withdraw to pray
Lk. 6:12: prayed whole night
Lk. 11:1ff: centre: reign of God
Holy Spirit
Opposition to Jesus’ Mission : Opposition to Jesus’ Mission Temple, Sabbath, food laws, tithing: symbols of separation and hatred
Jesus challenges idolatrous status quo (John 15:18-20)
Suffering for sake of kingdom
Formation of Kingdom Community : Formation of Kingdom Community Gathering of scattered Israel
Announcement of kingdom
(Mk. 1:14,15)
Calling of disciples: “Follow me”
(Mk. 1:16ff.)
Community gathered around Jesus
Appointment of the 12
Taught about life in the kingdom
Participate in Jesus’ Kingdom mission
(Lk.9:1-6)
Welcoming Socio-Religious Outcasts : Welcoming Socio-Religious Outcasts Friend of tax-collectors, sinners, prostitutes, lepers
Doctor comes to sick
Table fellowship
Healings
Admittance to the Qumran Community : Admittance to the Qumran Community Neither the blind nor the lame
Nor the deaf nor the dumb
Nor the lepers nor those whose flesh is blemished
Shall be admitted to the council of the community
Jesus’ Kingdom Mission : Jesus’ Kingdom Mission Announces arrival of the kingdom
Reveals the kingdom through his mighty deeds
Source of Jesus’ power: Abba, Holy Spirit, prayer
Arouses opposition to kingdom mission
Gathers a kingdom community
Welcomes sinners and outcasts
Explains kingdom of God with parables
Parables : Parables Over 40 parables in gospels
Corrects wrong notions of kingdom
Explains life in the kingdom
Parables:Correcting Wrong Notions : Parables:Correcting Wrong Notions Kingdom does not come all at once
Parable of the weeds
(Matt. 13:24-30)
It is already here but not yet in fullness
Parables:Correcting Wrong Notions (cont) : Parables:Correcting Wrong Notions (cont) Kingdom does not come in immediate and irresistible power
Parable of the sower
(Matt. 13:1- 23)
Hidden in a humble form
Conflict and suffering
Parables:Correcting Wrong Notions (cont) : Parables:Correcting Wrong Notions (cont) Final judgement of the kingdom will not come immediately
Parable of weeds and net
(Matt. 13:24-30; 47-52)
Judgement reserved for future
Parables:Correcting Wrong Notions (cont) : Parables:Correcting Wrong Notions (cont) Kingdom is not Jewish kingdom reserved for wealthy and righteous
Parables of lost son, lost coin, and lost sheep (Lk. 15:1-32)
Gentiles, poor, sinners (Lk. 14:15ff.)
Parables:Correcting Wrong Notions (cont) : Parables:Correcting Wrong Notions (cont) Reason for delay: Gathering into kingdom
Parable of banquet (Lk. 14:15- 24)
Embodiment of God’s Kingdom : Embodiment of God’s Kingdom Abba-relation to God (Jn. 17:1-3)
Life in Spirit (Acts 10:38)
Love (Jn. 15:9ff.)
Joy (Jn. 15:11)
Peace (Jn. 14:27)
Obedience (Jn. 17:4; Heb. 5:8)
Solidarity with excluded (Lk. 4:18)
Justice (Lk. 9:58) etc.
Who is Jesus? : Who is Jesus? Mounting curiosity about Jesus’ identity (Lk. 9:9)
Crowd’s response (Lk. 9:18-19)
Peter’s response (Lk. 9:20)
God’s response (Lk. 9:35)
Not a lone ranger
Chosen servant (Lk. 9:35)
Jesus Concludes HisKingdom Mission in Jerusalem : Jesus Concludes HisKingdom Mission in Jerusalem Three prophetic-symbolic, Messianic actions
Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey
Jesus enacts judgement on temple
Jesus symbolizes his death
Arrest and trials
Crucifixion
Resurrection/ transformation
Era of Witness : Era of Witness Spirit
Slide 36 : Jesus gave evidence of power of God to renew and restore... ...However, if his followers were to experience that renewing power... ...Then sin the enemy of God’s kingdom must be destroyed.
Slide 37 : Death
Satanic power
Forms of sin (hatred, greed, etc) Results of sin (sickness, suffering, etc) SIN ? only accomplished through
Jesus’ death and resurrection
Centre of Redemptive History:Death of Jesus : Failure of judgement, law, priests, sacrificial system, kings, prophets, etc. to form faithful community
Cross: mighty act of God to accomplish redemption
(Rom. 8:3-4) Centre of Redemptive History:Death of Jesus
Death of Jesus: Biblical Images : Death of Jesus: Biblical Images Conflict – Victor (Col. 2:13-15; Jn. 12:31-33)
Sacrifice/Vicarious suffering (Jn. 1:29)
Redemption – Purchase (1 Pet. 1:18f.)
Reconciliation (Rom. 5:10)
Pioneer/Representative man (Rom. 5:12-21; Heb. 2:10)
Slide 40 : Death ? end of old
Resurrection ? beginning of new OLD NEW death resurrection
Death of Jesus:Paradox (1 Cor. 1:18-31) : Death of Jesus:Paradox (1 Cor. 1:18-31) Power in weakness
Wisdom in foolishness
Glory in lowliness
Victory in defeat
Slide 43 : Jesus died to restore His creation... ...we participate in that new creation as we trust in Christ.
Resurrection of Jesus : Resurrection of Jesus Resurrection in Jewish thought: Arrival of life of new creation
Jesus: Dawning of new creation
Firstborn from the dead (Rev.1:5)
Firstfruits (I Cor. 15:20)
Pioneer
Resurrection in three stages:
Jesus (Mk. 16:1-8)
Church: Resurrection life in foretaste (Romans 6:1-14)
Church and creation (I Cor. 15:12-28; Rom.8:18-25)
Exaltation of Jesus : Exaltation of Jesus Coronation day: installation of rightful king
Place: Right hand of God (Acts 2:33)
Name: Lord (Phil. 2:9-11)
Hidden (Heb. 2:8f.)
The Risen LordCommissions His Disciples : The Risen LordCommissions His Disciples Matt.28:16-20: Make disciples
Luke 24:46-49: Witness to salvation in Jesus
John 20:19-23: Sent to continue the mission of Jesus
End of Act Four : End of Act Four