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Expectations from Old Testament Prophecy |
Suffering servant. |
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Victorious king. |
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Preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom |
Kingdom is “at hand.” |
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What gospel? Death of Jesus not yet understood by apostles. |
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Presented to Israel.[1] |
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Public Blasphemous Rejection of Messiah by Religious Leaders |
Exorcism of dumb recognized as Messianic work. |
Mtt. 12:22 |
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The Unpardonable Sin (Jesus’ work by the Holy Spirit attributed to Satan.) |
Mtt. 12:24 |
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Jesus accused of being demon-possessed! |
Mark 3:28-30 |
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Jesus Reveals the Mysteries of the Kingdom |
Uses parables to illustrate and hide truth. |
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Reveals new information concerning the kingdom. |
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An intervening age, gradual growth, final harvest. |
Mtt. 13:41 |
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Presentation as King |
Timed according to Daniel’s prediction, fulfills prophecy of Zechariah. |
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Taught on delay of political kingdom prior to presentation (due to expectations). |
Luke 19:11-26 |
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Crucifixion |
Jesus’ affirmation as “the Christ, the Son of God” considered blasphemous. |
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Israel chooses Barabbas (the wrong “son of the father”). |
Mtt. 27:15-26 |
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God pronounces Jesus innocent by Pilate |
Mtt. 27:24 |
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God identifies Jesus as King by Pilate |
John 19:19-22 |
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Jews undertake a blood curse on themselves and their offspring. |
Mtt. 27:25 |
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Political Kingdom Delayed |
Awaits fulfillment. |
Mtt. 19:28; 25:31; Mark 14:25; Luke 21:31; 22:29-30; Acts 1:6-7; 2Ti. 4:1; Rev. 3:21; Rev. 20:4-6 |
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Kingdom in mystery form. |
John 18:36-37 |
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Church Age |
Awaiting the coming of the Holy Spirit. |
Acts 1:8 |
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Baptism of Holy Spirit forms the body of Christ, the Church. |
Acts 2:4, 38; 8:14; 10:45-46; 11:16; 15:8; 19:6; 1Cor. 12:13 |