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I'm just BLESSED to tell it!


"THE RULE OF GOD IN THE KINGDOMS OF MEN"


◄ Psalm 110:1-2 ►

110 The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. 2 The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.


CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH BROADCAST

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Pastor Joe N. White Jr., and Lady Donna White

400 Rose Lane, N.L.R., AR 72117

Sunday, December 29, 2019

Evg. Subrina White 501-612-0271 

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Forty days following His resurrection, Jesus ascended to heaven. Watched by His disciples, until a cloud received Him out of their sight - Acts 1:9. Which took place near Bethany, while Jesus blessed them - Luke 24:50-51


Important to our faith and hope is understanding what happened after Jesus ascended to heaven, and that begins with:


I. THE EXALTATION OF CHRIST


A. PROPHESIED IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

Despite efforts by rulers and kings against God's anointed the psalmist and the prophets foretold that the Messiah would be exalted.  They all spoke of the Suffering Servant. Psalms 2:1-7; Acts 4:23-28; Isaiah 52:13; 53:12; Daniel 7:13 


B. PROCLAIMED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT

1. Jesus told disciples He was about to enter His glory - Luke 24:25-27

2. He is now seated at the right hand of God - Mark 16:19

3. He has been exalted to be Prince and Savior - Acts 2:33-35; 5:31

4. Given a name above every name - Acts 4:12; Philippians 2:9

5. He has obtained a more excellent name than the angels - Hebrews 1:3-4.  


II. THE REIGN OF CHRIST

   

A. AS PROPHESIED IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

1. To rule in the midst of His enemies, till they are made His footstool - Psalms 110:1-2,5-7

2. To have a government of peace, judgment, and justice - Isaiah 9:6-7

3. That all peoples, nations, languages, should serve Him - Daniel 7:14


B. PROCLAIMED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT

1. Jesus has all authority in heaven and on earth - Matthew 28:18

2. He is above all principality, power, might, dominion, and every name - Ephesians 1:20-22

3. Angels, authorities, and powers have been made subject to Him - 1 Peter 3:22

1 Corinthians 15:24-26

Revelations 1:5

Revelations 2:26-27

Revelations 17:14;  1 Timothy 6:14-15


Jesus reigns in the midst of His enemies (Psalms 110:1-2) until the last enemy is defeated (1 Corinthians 15:25-26).  In the meantime, this is what's going on as we await the Lord's return.


III. JESUS IS RULING IN THE KINGDOMS OF MEN


A. CHRIST NOW REIGNS AS SOVEREIGN

1. As claimed before His ascension to heaven - Matthew 28:18

2. As proclaimed after His ascension - Revelations 2:26-27; 3:21

3. As taught by His apostles - Ephesians 1:20-22; 1 Corinthians 15:24-28; 1 Peter 3:22

So He has the authority, but does He exercise it? Consider the next point.


B. CHRIST NOW REIGNS IN THE KINGDOM OF MEN.

As foretold by the prophets

1) The attempt of the nations to reject Christ - Psalms 2:1-3

2) The coronation of Christ despite their efforts - Psalms 2:4-6

3) The exercise of Christ's rule over the nations - Psalms 2:7-9


In Psalms 110, which tells of: The rule of Christ in the midst of His enemies - Psalms 110:1-2. The voluntary service of His people (the church), and the priestly service of their King - Psalms 110:3-4. The exercise of judgment among the nations - Psalms 110:5-7 -- Acts 2:32-36 


We aren't always going to understand what's going on in this world. Some might ask if Christ rules in the kingdom of men, why do evil men and evil empires exist? This was a problem that perplexed Habakkuk. Who bewailed the wickedness in Israel - Habakkuk 1:2-4. Who was amazed that God would punish Israel by a nation more evil than it - Habakkuk 1:12-13. Who placed his trust in God, no matter the circumstances - Habakkuk3:17-19. It helps to understand the nature of Christ's rule. He rules "in the midst of His enemies"  and  "till He has put all enemies under His feet" - 1 Corinthians 15:25-26 Jesus exercises His authority over the nations in ways we may not always comprehend.


CLOSING


We can take comfort in knowing that "the Most High rules" today. He who rules in the kingdom of men is Jesus! Who is our Savior, Priest, and Friend! Therefore we can look forward to the future with hope, not apprehension.


You must give Jesus sovereign rule in your personal life. He must be "your" Lord, the King of "your" life!


Have you submitted in obedience to Him who is both Lord and Christ? Have you been down in the name of Jesus for the remission of  your sins, have Jesus fill you with the Holy 

Ghost speaking in other tongues. Since you believe in Him, have you received the Holy Ghost since you believe? Acts 2:36-38  


You have been listening to "Contending For The Faith Broadcast" this has been your host Evangelist Subrina White. This is the last broadcast for the year of 2019.