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The Kingdom of God

and he rules over the nations” (Psalm 22:28, compare 103:19). David
further stated that God is “exalted as head over all” (1 Chronicles 29:11).
According to the Psalmist, God’s kingdom is “an everlasting kingdom,”
marked by “mighty acts” and “glorious splendor” (145:12–13).

The Old Testament was a time of preparation for the coming Messiah-
King. As such, it was a time of anticipation and hope. The kingdom of
God in the Old Testament can be broken up into six topics:

• God as King in the Pentateuch.
• God as King in the Historical Books.
• God as King in the Psalms.
• God as King in the Prophetic Books.
• Messianic expectations of the coming King.
• Intertestamental views of the Kingdom.

God as King in the Pentateuch

The first five books of the Bible were written by Moses and are known
as the Pentateuch. Like other parts of the Bible, the Pentateuch has much
to say about God’s rule over His creation.

The Creator-King

The Bible opens with the declaration, “In the beginning God created
the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). This revelation sets the stage
for all that follows in Scripture. Because God is the Creator, He has the
right to rule over His creation. God’s crowning act of creation was the
creation of mankind. He made man and woman in His own image
(Genesis 1:26–27). Because all people of all nations have been created
by God, they are called upon to humbly worship Him as their Sovereign
Creator-King. David declared, “All the nations you have made will come
and worship before you, O Lord; they will bring glory to your name”
(Psalm 86:9; compare 96:9).

The Creation of Humans

Immediately following the story of creation is the story of Adam and
Eve. They were created by the hand of God (Genesis 2:7, 21–22). God
placed them in a beautiful garden He had created for them. As His created

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