The rule and reign of Christ will never end. Local Sound sings about this when they declare the faithfulness of our “King through all the ages” in their song “Time And Time Again.”
Explore Scripture with me this week as learn more about our King of the Ages.
In this week’s episode, I discuss:
- Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week’s Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
- Read in various translations
- Use your imagination
- Explore a theme
- Read in context
- Follow cross-references
- My special Friday With Friends interview with Emily and Drew, members of Local Sound – A link to the audio or video version of the interview
- Reading various translations to see the name King of the Ages also translated as King Eternal – BibleHub.org
- The office of king in the Old Testament as a mediatorial office
- God’s chosen people rejected God from being king over them – 1 Samuel 8:7
- God revealing his Kingdom plan for a coming king in the line of David that will last forever – 2 Samuel 7:16
- Visiting the throne room of heaven in Daniel 7:9-14
- Seeing Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s promised King of the Ages in the line of David – Matthew 1:1
- The Abrahamic covenant where God promises Abraham land, descendants, and blessing
- The Davidic covenant where promises a king in the line of David to secure the promises of land, descendants, and blessing
- Reading every New Testament mention of the Son of David in context – BibleHub.org
- Jesus as Son of David according to the flesh, but declared Son of God by the Spirit – Romans 1:3-4
- Son of David as the Messiah – Matthew 22:41-46
- Son of David as a miracle worker – Matthew 12:22-23
- Son of David for all peoples – Matthew 15:21-28
- The authority of the Son of David – Matthew 9:27-29
- Following the cross-references inspired by Matthew 21:9
- Zechariah 9:9
- Psalm 118:8-9
- Psalm 118:22-23
- Matt 21:42, Mark 12:10, Luke 20:17
- Acts 4:11-12
- 1 Peter 2:4
- Psalm 118:26-27
- Luke 1:78-79
Enjoy the official music video of this song below.
More Than a Song Playlist
Additional Resources
- Lyrics – NewReleaseToday.com
- Behind the song “Time And Time Again” by Local Sound – Friday With Friends Interview
- “Jesus the King” – Sermon The Gospel Coalition
- Abrahamic Covenant – GotQuestions.org Article
- Davidic Covenant – GotQuestions.org Article
- What does it mean that Jesus is the son of David? – GotQuestions.org Article
Weekly Challenge
Use this week’s song to inspire you to reflect on our King of the Ages. Search for references to the “Son of David” in the New Testament and begin exploring each reference in context. Ask questions along the way. Meditate on what you learn about Jesus in each scene. Use the cross-references I explore in this episode to guide you as you pore over what the Bible has to say about our the Son of David, our Messiah and King of the Ages, Jesus Christ our Lord.
