Kingdom Revelation

mfblume · #1 05-10-2010, 02:37 PM

Jesus was foretold to sit at the right hand throne of the kingdom in Psalm 110:1. That Psalm is the most oft-quoted Old Testament passage in the entire New Testament. Peter quoted it on the day of Pentecost. Paul quoted it in reference to the resurrection and coming of Jesus. Hebrews 10 quoted it in reference to the finished work of the cross. It even has corresponding visions of it in Revelation.

The right hand throne is atop Mount Zion! As David conquered Zion and set up his throne here, God promised David He would raise up his Seed to sit on the throne on Zion. This was fulfilled when Jesus sat down on the right hand.

I just read the account of Stephen's martyrdom in Acts, and noted that Stephen said he saw Jesus standing at the right hand. Seeing something indicates revelation in the bible. Stephen saw Kingdom Revelation when he said he saw Jesus at the right hand.

Paul prayed that our eyes would be opened to understand the power God directs towards us. He said this power is equal to the power wherewith He raised up Christ to sit at the right hand over all powers. And we read on that we are, in fact, seated with Christ at that right hand seating.

Putting all of this together made me realize that when we get Kingdom Revelation and UNDERSTAND Jesus really is at the right hand throne of this Kingdom, something explodes in our faith. Stephen was able to die as the first Christian martyr in victory without the least fear, and actually repeated similar words of Jesus that the Lord spoke when He was dying on the cross. "Lay not this sin to their charge".

When we receive Kingdom Revelation, we will speak and act like Jesus! All of us are called to carry our crosses and follow the Lord. It may take physical death one day, but all of us must die everyday to self, and we can do that and live and speak like the Lord with KINGDOM REVELATION!

SteppingStone · #2 05-11-2010, 02:39 AM

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The right hand throne is atop Mount Zion! As David conquered Zion and set up his throne here,

Is this a historical fact and if so do you have a reference? I'm very intrigued either way. I've always looked at the right hand as the place of power and authority..

mfblume · #3 05-11-2010, 09:35 AM

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Is this a historical fact and if so do you have a reference? I'm very intrigued either way. I've always looked at the right hand as the place of power and authority..

Psalm 110 shows that the place of the right hand throne is on top of Mount Zion. Not physical Zion on earth. Zion on earth would be a shadow of the true Zion in glory.

Psa 110:1-2 A Psalm of David. 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.

Right Hand is indeed a place of power and strength, but it primarily points to Christ's seating as King of Kings, and Seed of David. David conquered Zion from the Jebusites and set up his palace there. Due to David's love for God, the Lord claimed to love Zion more than all the mountains of Israel.

2Sa 5:7 Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.

Psa 78:68 But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.

Psa 132:12-14 If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore. (13) For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. (14) This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.

Isa 2:1-3 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. (2) And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. (3) And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Psa 2:6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

Psa 87:2 The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

Heb 12:22 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,

Christ was foretold to sit on Zion as David's son, and the sceptre would never be taken from Judah through Christ. This was fulfilled when Christ sat at the right hand far above all powers. Peter said that was the reason the Holy Ghost was poured out (Acts 2:33).Paul said the power working towards us is equal to the power wherewith God set Christ at the right hand.

When David conquered Zion and set up his throne there, this was a foreshadow of Christ seated on the true throne of Zion, the right hand place of Kingdom Power.

SteppingStone · #4 05-12-2010, 12:04 PM

I'm familiar with the passage in Psalms and Acts, I was referring to the action of David setting his throne atop the mount. I guess I was thinking literal in that sense in regards to David, ie.. High Place, a lookout post..

I'm trying to find literal things (Specifically in History) because I find it interesting, and to help my literal minded friends see the connection to Spiritual things...

mfblume · #5 05-12-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SteppingStone

I'm familiar with the passage in Psalms and Acts, I was referring to the action of David setting his throne atop the mount. I guess I was thinking literal in that sense in regards to David, ie.. High Place, a lookout post..

I'm trying to find literal things (Specifically in History) because I find it interesting, and to help my literal minded friends see the connection to Spiritual things...

I think he actually had his throne there. We read David took the castle of Zion. And we read, "Psa_2:6. I have set my king upon my holy hill of Zion." If the King was set on Zion, I would say his throne was there.

SteppingStone · #6 05-13-2010, 12:57 AM

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I think he actually had his throne there. We read David took the castle of Zion. And we read, "Psa_2:6. I have set my king upon my holy hill of Zion." If the King was set on Zion, I would say his throne was there.

It definitely seems to be the case and as you already mentioned, it's really about Christ as we look at the next verse:

7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

Good info..

mfblume · #7 05-13-2010, 10:01 AM

Yes. I have been studying Kingdom truth and it seems the early church had something about it that is almost lost now. For example, Acts 4 shows the church praying after Peter and John were persecuted. They refer to Psalm 2:1. Psalm 2 was originally written about David's conquest of Zion and the following attempt by the Philistines to dethrone David from Zion. David prayed and God told him he would win. So when the Philistines attacked, they were smitten.

Just as David conquered Zion in Jerusalem, Jesus Christ had ascended to the right hand position of the throne and poured out His Spirit (Acts 2:33). And the name of Jesus was spreading and performing wonders in Jerusalem. The "Philistine" Saduccees, captain of the temple and priests tried to "dethrone" Jesus in Jerusalem and Zion by commanding Peter and John to no longer preach the name of Jesus there. So the church prayed the same prayer David made in Psalm 2:1. And just as David defeated the Philistines and retained Zion, the church was granted power and boldness and continued to preach that name.

This shows how the church understood the real Zion was a spiritual place and conquering would occur through defeating devils and sickness, etc. We fight principalities and powers.

So, when we read Psalm 2 and think of the ordeal in Acts 4, we realize how the Kingdom applies to us now.

Aquila · #8 05-14-2010, 07:35 AM

I think it's sad how churches see themselves as part of an "organization" more than part of a "kingdom". I've met some who do not ascribe to organized Christianity in any form... these are surprisingly kingdom minded.

mfblume · #9 05-14-2010, 08:53 AM

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I think it's sad how churches see themselves as part of an "organization" more than part of a "kingdom".

Yes, I have often said certain organizations will simply not allow the Kingdom to work in their churches.

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I've met some who do not ascribe to organized Christianity in any form... these are surprisingly kingdom minded.

I am not surprised! Praise God!

Pressing-On · #10 05-14-2010, 09:36 AM

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Yes. I have been studying Kingdom truth and it seems the early church had something about it that is almost lost now. For example, Acts 4 shows the church praying after Peter and John were persecuted. They refer to Psalm 2:1. Psalm 2 was originally written about David's conquest of Zion and the following attempt by the Philistines to dethrone David from Zion. David prayed and God told him he would win. So when the Philistines attacked, they were smitten.

Just as David conquered Zion in Jerusalem, Jesus Christ had ascended to the right hand position of the throne and poured out His Spirit (Acts 2:33). And the name of Jesus was spreading and performing wonders in Jerusalem. The "Philistine" Saduccees, captain of the temple and priests tried to "dethrone" Jesus in Jerusalem and Zion by commanding Peter and John to no longer preach the name of Jesus there. So the church prayed the same prayer David made in Psalm 2:1. And just as David defeated the Philistines and retained Zion, the church was granted power and boldness and continued to preach that name.

This shows how the church understood the real Zion was a spiritual place and conquering would occur through defeating devils and sickness, etc. We fight principalities and powers.

So, when we read Psalm 2 and think of the ordeal in Acts 4, we realize how the Kingdom applies to us now.

My Lord! I felt the power of God when I read this!! Especially, when I clicked and read Psalm 2! Awesome!!!!