The Messiah will establish a monarchy—a benevolent, righteous government ruled by the King of Kings from David's throne.
According to Les Feldick, the Messiah will rule as King over Israel and the entire planet, fulfilling the Abrahamic Covenant. This government will be a monarchy, not a democracy, and will be characterized by peace, righteousness, and justice, continuing eternally.
Isaiah 9:6-7 — This passage explicitly describes the Messiah's government as a monarchy, with the government upon His shoulder and His rule extending without end from David's throne.
Isaiah 9:6-7 declares that a child is born, a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder. His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. This indicates a monarchical rule, with the Messiah as King, ruling from David's throne over an eternal kingdom.
Les Feldick teaches that the Messiah's government will be a monarchy, in contrast to a democracy or other forms. He emphasizes that this government is part of the Abrahamic Covenant, where God promised Abraham a nation, a land, and a government. The Messiah, identified as the King of Kings, will rule from David's throne, not only over Israel but spreading to the whole planet through Israel. This government will be perfect, righteous, and peaceful, without corruption or war. It is not despotic but benevolent, and it will continue into eternity.
Les Feldick clearly teaches that the Messiah will establish a monarchy. He emphasizes that the government will be upon the Messiah's shoulder, and He will rule as King from David's throne. This is not a democratic system but a royal, kingly rule.
The Messiah will rule from the throne of David on earth, not from heaven. Les Feldick emphasizes this point, citing Isaiah 9:7 and explaining that David's throne was earthly, so the Messiah's rule will be an earthly government.
The Messiah's government will be characterized by peace, righteousness, and justice. It will be without corruption or turmoil, and there will be no end to its peace. Les Feldick describes it as a perfect, righteous, and peaceful government.
The Abrahamic Covenant includes three basic premises: making a nation of people, placing them in a geographical area, and providing a government over them. Les Feldick teaches that the ultimate fulfillment of this covenant is God Himself becoming their King in the person of the Messiah.
Abrahamic Covenant and the King
Les explains that the prospect given to Abraham was that out of Israel would come a King who would rule not just Israel but spread His rule to the whole planet through Israel.
Government Upon His Shoulder
Les teaches that Isaiah 9:6-7 describes the Messiah's government, which will be upon His shoulder, and that He will rule from the throne of David.
God as King in the Person of the Messiah
Les emphasizes that within the Abrahamic Covenant, God Himself would become their King in the person of the Messiah, fulfilling the promise of a government.
A Perfect, Righteous, Peaceful Government
Les describes the Messiah's government as without corruption, turmoil, or war—a perfect, righteous, and peaceful government that will have no end.
The Kingdom and the Royal Line
Les connects the kingdom promised in the Abrahamic Covenant to the Messiah's rule over Israel, emphasizing the necessity of the Messiah being of the lineage of David.
Government Necessary to Avoid Anarchy
Les points out that a nation needs government to avoid anarchy, and the coming King is the establishment of that government for Israel.
Government Established with Judgment and Justice
Les teaches that the Messiah's kingdom will be ordered and established with judgment and justice, and that the Lord of hosts will perform it.
Rule from David's Throne on Earth
Les explains that the Messiah's government is for ruling and maintaining law and order, and He will rule from David's throne on earth, not from heaven.
Isaiah 9:6: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
This verse introduces the Messiah and explicitly places the government on His shoulder, indicating His kingly role.
Isaiah 9:7: Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
This verse specifies that the Messiah's government will be an eternal monarchy on David's throne, characterized by judgment and justice.
2 Samuel 7:16: And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
This verse promises David an eternal royal line, which ultimately points to the Messiah's eternal kingdom.
Genesis 12:2: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:
This verse is the beginning of the Abrahamic Covenant, which Les Feldick connects to the promise of a government and king.
No, according to Les Feldick's teaching, the Messiah's government will be a monarchy. He will rule as King, and the government shall be upon His shoulder.
The Messiah will rule from the throne of David on earth, not from heaven, as Les Feldick emphasizes from Isaiah 9:7.
The government will be perfect, righteous, and peaceful, without corruption or war, and it will last forever.
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