David’s Greater Son

29th December 2024
God's promise to David in 2 Samuel 7 reveals a pattern that extends far beyond the building of a physical temple. While David wished to build God a house, God instead promised that it was He who would build David's house - establishing an eternal dynasty that would find its ultimate fulfilment in Jesus Christ. This reversal teaches us that God's plans are always greater than human intentions, and His Kingdom comes not through our efforts but through His sovereign work. The peace and rest that David temporarily achieved in his earthly kingdom points forward to the perfect and eternal peace found in Christ's reign.

The Lion King and Christmas

22nd December 2024
The Kingdom of God operates as a divine monarchy, not a republic. While God the Father maintains His rule from Heaven, He established His Kingdom on Earth through Christ's birth into the royal line of David. This truth appears even in modern children's stories like The Blood of the King, which mirrors the Christmas narrative of royal lineage. The Church flourishes when it embraces this monarchical structure, recognising Jesus as its sole ruler rather than operating by democratic principles. Through Christmas, God demonstrated that He not only rules from above but comes near to His people.

The Monarchy of Christ

15th December 2024
The Kingdom of God operates as a Divine monarchy with Jesus Christ as King. This spiritual Kingdom, foreshadowed in earthly constitutional monarchies, requires our willing submission as subjects. Matthew's Gospel traces Jesus' royal lineage through Abraham and King David, establishing His legitimate claim to the throne. Just as earthly monarchies provide stability through proper authority, true spiritual stability comes only through accepting Christ's Lordship and receiving His forgiveness for our rebellion against His rightful rule.

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