Match each part of the story to the statement that shows how God is concerned for all nations: Question
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The Partial Kingdom
A. Israel was meant to be a "kingdom of priests" (Exodus 19), acting as a mediator between God and the nations. Some foreigners share in God's blessing to them: for example, Rahab (Joshua 6), the Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10) and Naaman (2 Kings 5).
The Promised Kingdom
B. God promised Abraham, "...all peoples on earth will be blessed through you" (Genesis 12:3). He will be a "father of many nations" (17:5).
The Prophesied Kingdom
C. God's servant will be "a light for the Gentiles" and "all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God" (Isaiah 42:6; 52:10).
The Perfected Kingdom
D. God's family in heaven will include representatives "from every nation, tribe, people and language" (Revelation 7:9).
The Proclaimed Kingdom
E. Christian believers have been given the Spirit to equip us to take the gospel to all people. Mission is not an option for the keen few; it is an obligation for us all. Jesus commands us to "go and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19).
The Present Kingdom
F. Jesus' earthly ministry was focused on the Jews (Matthew 15:24), but he did bring salvation to Gentiles too (e. g. Matthew 8:5-13; 15:21-28). He taught that Israel's rejection of him would lead to God's judgment on her. Then the gospel would be proclaimed to all nations (Matthew 21:43; 24:14).