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THE PRESENT KINGDOM
DISCUSSION BOARD
In many places and ways, the Gospel authors point to Jesus’ OT roots. In a sense, Jesus changes everything, but in another sense, he is the culmination of what had been consistently prophesied in the OT. On place in particular is in Matthew’s crucifixion narrative where Jesus is quoted to cry out from the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matt 27:46). Read Matthew 27:27-46 and then read Psalm 22:1-18. After reading these two texts in tandem, answer the following questions:
1.
What is your reaction to the connection in language between the crucifixion story in Matthew and Psalm 22 which was authored by David approx. 1000 years prior?
2.
Do some evaluation and synthesis. Is this just a big coincidence? Do you think this is a prophetic connection that shows us that God planned to send Jesus all along? Justify your conclusion.
3.
What do you do based on your conclusion to the previous question? If this connection is truly letting us know that Jesus is the answer to the sin problem, how do you respond? If this connection is just a big coincidence, how do you respond?
1.
The connection between Matthew's crucifixion narrative and Psalm 22 is incredibly moving. When I read Matthew 27:46, where Jesus cries out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" it struck me that these were the same words written by David in Psalm 22 around 1000 years earlier. The connection in language creates a profound sense of continuity and purpose across time.
2.
This isn't just a coincidence. It feels like a deliberate, prophetic connection, showing that God had
a plan to send Jesus all along. The similarity between the words spoken by Jesus on the cross and those written in Psalm 22 is too precise to be random. It's like God had carefully orchestrated events to fulfill what was foretold in the Old Testament. This prophetic connection reveals a divine plan unfolding through history.
3.
If this connection is letting us know that Jesus is the answer to the sin problem, my response would be one of gratitude and awe. Recognizing that God had a grand design from the beginning,
and that Jesus is the culmination of this plan, fills me with a deep sense of trust and faith. It makes me want to embrace Jesus as the Savior and follow Him wholeheartedly. The connection reinforces the significance of Jesus in addressing the sin problem and brings a sense of peace, knowing that God's redemptive plan is fulfilled through Him.
If, on the other hand, someone believes this connection is just a big coincidence, they might miss the depth of God's intentional plan for salvation. In such a case, my response would be to encourage reflection and reevaluation of the evidence, considering the precision and consistency between the Old Testament prophecy and the events in Matthew. It's an opportunity to explore the possibility that God's hand has been guiding history toward the fulfillment of His promises in Jesus.
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You will create a video vlog via VoiceThread charting the unfolding "Big Picture" of the the Biblical Storyline. This week we look at the sixth chapter of
God's Big Picture
and see the next stage of the unfolding narrative:
The Present Kingdom
. Your submission should be 3-5 mins long and should address the following questions:
a) What aspect of the Kingdom is in view this week? Define and describe it briefly.
b) What is a quick synopsis of these two parts of the storyline? Summarize the chapter.
c) How does it seem that this aspect of the Kingdom fits into and flows from the previous parts the story from the previous weeks? d) How does this chapter contribute to the significance of seeing the holistic big picture of the Bible?
a) The aspect of the Kingdom in view this week is the PRESENT KINGDOM and it is about the fulfillment of God's promises in Christ. The genealogy in Matthew and the introduction of John the Baptist in Mark emphasizes the arrival of the long-awaited Messiah, marking the end of waiting and the beginning of the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.
b) In these two parts of the storyline, the genealogy establishes Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham and David, while Mark introduces John the Baptist as the herald of the Messiah, signaling the end of waiting and the imminent arrival of God's kingdom.
c) This aspect of the Kingdom fits into and flows from the previous parts of the story by connecting the Old Testament promises and prophecies with their realization in Jesus. It builds upon the anticipation set by earlier narratives, showing that Jesus is the culmination of God's plan for redemption.
d) This chapter contributes to the significance of seeing the holistic big picture of the Bible by revealing the continuity between the Old and New Testaments. It emphasizes that all God's promises find their fulfillment in Christ, reinforcing the interconnectedness of the entire biblical narrative and highlighting the central role of Jesus in God's redemptive purposes.
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