The promise of inheriting land in the coming age is what makes the Good News good.
If I’m not aware of that, I’ve missed something that was important to the Biblical authors. And even though the potential to own land has declined over the centuries, it’s still an inherent ambition of most men even today.
[Is inheriting a Biblical concept? see: Birthright Through Redemption]
In fact, many passages of Scripture define inherited land ownership as a noble objective. But the 37th Psalm helps to connect this precious Jewish hope with the assurance that those who belong to Christ today shall also co-inherit the Lord God’s land and other blessings on an equal footing with His firstborn people Israel: [confirm this by reading: Gal. 3:26-29; Eph. 3:6; Rom. 8:16-17]
“…but those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land.” [vs. 9b]
“But the humble will inherit the land and will delight themselves in abundant prosperity.” [vs.11]
“The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will be forever.” [vs 18]
“…those blessed by Him will inherit the land, but those cursed by Him will be cut off.” [vs 22]
“The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.” [vs 29]
“Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will exalt you to inherit the land.” [vs 34]
Six times the Psalmist David exhorts the reader to strive toward the goal of inheriting real estate—that is, the promised land—something which is as much a part of the future of Christ’s people today as it was to David himself. Remember Peter’s words to the brothers on the day of Pentecost:
“Brethren, I may confidently say to you regarding the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day…for it was not David who ascended into heaven…” [Acts 2:29, 34a]
So…he won’t inherit any land before Jesus’ faithful disciples will. But according to Peter, they will indeed inherit:
“…the promise is for you [disciples] and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself.” [Acts 2:39]
[Read more about why God’s people will all inherit together! A Better Hope of Perfection]
Certainly everything God intends to share with His people isn’t tangible. But nothing should diminish the value of the things that are.
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Posted: June 12, 2022 by cjournalme
The Land and the Promise
The promise of inheriting land in the coming age is what makes the Good News good.
If I’m not aware of that, I’ve missed something that was important to the Biblical authors. And even though the potential to own land has declined over the centuries, it’s still an inherent ambition of most men even today.
[Is inheriting a Biblical concept? see: Birthright Through Redemption]
In fact, many passages of Scripture define inherited land ownership as a noble objective. But the 37th Psalm helps to connect this precious Jewish hope with the assurance that those who belong to Christ today shall also co-inherit the Lord God’s land and other blessings on an equal footing with His firstborn people Israel: [confirm this by reading: Gal. 3:26-29; Eph. 3:6; Rom. 8:16-17]
“…but those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land.” [vs. 9b]
“But the humble will inherit the land and will delight themselves in abundant prosperity.” [vs.11]
“The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will be forever.” [vs 18]
“…those blessed by Him will inherit the land, but those cursed by Him will be cut off.” [vs 22]
“The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.” [vs 29]
“Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will exalt you to inherit the land.” [vs 34]
Six times the Psalmist David exhorts the reader to strive toward the goal of inheriting real estate—that is, the promised land—something which is as much a part of the future of Christ’s people today as it was to David himself. Remember Peter’s words to the brothers on the day of Pentecost:
“Brethren, I may confidently say to you regarding the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day…for it was not David who ascended into heaven…” [Acts 2:29, 34a]
So…he won’t inherit any land before Jesus’ faithful disciples will. But according to Peter, they will indeed inherit:
“…the promise is for you [disciples] and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself.” [Acts 2:39]
[Read more about why God’s people will all inherit together! A Better Hope of Perfection]
Certainly everything God intends to share with His people isn’t tangible. But nothing should diminish the value of the things that are.
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