The Conquering Kingdom | S6 Ep. 4

Step Into Scripture

Today’s episode will help us understand the historical and prophetic significance of the rise and fall of ancient empires in establishing Jesus' spiritual kingdom and the spread of Christianity.

In this episode of the 'Step into Scripture' podcast, Tina and Matt Wilson go into week 28's readings from the Blue Letter Chronological Bible Reading Plan, covering 2 Chronicles, 2 Kings, Isaiah, Psalms, and Hosea. They discuss the fall and exile of Israel by the Assyrians, the looming judgment of Judah by Babylon, and the succession of world empires leading up to Christ’s arrival. They highlight how prophecies from Isaiah and historical events establish a spiritual kingdom through Jesus, fulfilling New Testament prophecy and spreading Christianity. Key reflection questions are also included.

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Key Takeaways:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction
05:12 Prophecies and Historical Fulfillment
06:05 The Importance of World History in Biblical Context
07:46 Spiritual Implications of Historical Events
11:28 Jesus' Role in Human History
12:15 Isaiah's Prophecies and Their Fulfillment
23:15 The Spiritual Kingdom of God
27:48 Equal Judgment and Universal Salvation
33:08 Final Reflections and Questions
Detailed Episode Description:

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Tina Wilson, host of "Step into Scripture," and co-host Matt Wilson guide listeners through their chronological journey of the Bible, using Tina's book as a companion. In this episode, titled "The Conquering Kingdom," they review passages from the past week, focusing on the fall of Israel by the Assyrians, Babylon’s conquest of Judah, and the succession of empires leading up to the Roman era.

They emphasize Israel’s downfall due to sin, recounting Assyria's conquest of Israel, Babylon's rise over Assyria, Persia's defeat of Babylon, Greece's victory over Persia, and Rome's ultimate dominance. The discussion highlights the significance of these geopolitical shifts, integrating Biblical prophecies with historical events, particularly during the intertestamental period. They discuss how Alexander the Great's conquests and the rise of Rome align with Daniel’s prophecies, setting the stage for Jesus’ arrival and the New Testament era.

The podcast underscores the credibility of the Bible through these fulfilled prophecies, noting how the rise and fall of empires facilitated the spread of Christianity, especially with the common language of Koine Greek and the Roman road system. Tina and Matt explore Isaiah’s prophecies, asserting their fulfillment through Jesus’ spiritual kingdom, transcending geopolitical nations and uniting Jews and Gentiles in the Church.

They conclude by discussing the Church’s role as the spiritual embodiment of Christ’s kingdom, emphasizing that Jesus' reign is a present reality to be expanded actively by believers.

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