Kingdom of Context: The First Resurrection (Part 1)

Introduction

• Presented by Sean Griffin.
• Focus on the concept of the First Resurrection in scripture.
• Part one of a three-part series.

Key Themes

• First Resurrection: Central promise from God to mankind.
• Covenant Agreement: Obedience out of love leading to resurrection and eternal life in God's house.
• Circumcision of the Heart: God's promise to circumcise our hearts at the appointed time.

Scriptural References

Genesis 3:19-23

• The problem of sin and death introduced with Adam and Eve's transgression.
• Kicked out of Eden and destined to die.

Jubilees 3

• The concept of transgression reiterated.
• Adam and Eve's offering after banishment.

Enoch 5:6-9

• Elect shall rejoice, forgiveness of sins, eternal life.
• Circumcised heart, inability to sin again.

Genesis 13:14-15

• Promise of land to Abraham and his descendants forever, implying resurrection.

Additional References

• Genesis 15, Jubilees 14: Land promises and covenants with Abraham.
• Exodus 23, Deuteronomy 1: Land boundaries reiterated to descendants.
• Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel: Prophecies about resurrection and gathering.

Concepts of Resurrection

• Two types of resurrection: to eternal life or to judgment.
• First Resurrection: At Christ's coming, for those in Christ.
• Second Resurrection: After 1,000 years, for judgment.

Priesthood and Mediation

• Jesus as High Priest: Role in atonement and resurrection.
• Obedience and Faith: Importance of following commandments as a form of life and length of days.

Themes from Various Books

• Torah and Obedience: Eternal instructions for living.
• Kingdom of Priests: Promise of a nation of holy people.
• Everlasting Covenant: Tied to resurrection and eternal life.

Righteousness and Judgment

• Divine Anger and Wrath: Death as a consequence of sin.
• Psalm 49, Deuteronomy 30: Redemption from Sheol.

Concluding Thoughts

• Central Role of Resurrection: Integral to the covenant promise.
• Hope and Assurance: Encouragement in understanding the resurrection as a foundational belief.

Next Steps

• Part two will explore the separation of the righteous and unrighteous by angels and the significance of the last trumpet.