Our journey through the Lord’s Prayer continues:
Your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven….
The Greek word “basileia” can be used to describe the geographical realm over which a king rules. Or it can be used to refer to the authority or rule of a king over his people. There are instances of both usages within the Bible – however, the primary context in which it is used leads us to define it as the rule or reign of a king.
In a non-Biblical sense, basileia was used to describe the rule and reign of Caesar over all within his influence. The term meant more then just a physical land as the rule of Caesar extended into one’s home and business. Nothing was outside of the rule of Caesar.
In the same way, the Hebrew writers of old talked about the coming rule of God who would control all areas of His follower’s lives. 1 Kings Chapter 4 is a great example of this rule and reign as shown through the monarch Solomon. The text shares about Solomon’s daily banquet table and how God blessed Solomon with wisdom about humans, birds, plants, mammals, fish, and reptiles. Nothing was left out – all was under the “kingdom” of Solomon. Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer: A Battle Cry (Part 4 of 7)
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