Exegetically Speaking The Scope of Christ's Kingdom, with Daniel C. Fredericks: Psalm 103:17-19
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Mar 16, 2026 Daniel C. Fredericks, Professor of Biblical Studies and Provost Emeritus at Belhaven University, reflects on Psalm 103 and kingdom language. He contrasts Israel-focused covenant kingship with the universal rule proclaimed in verse 19. He explains how Old Testament kingdom terms shape New Testament claims about Christ and outlines the biblical sequence of Israel first, then the nations.
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Adopt A Bi-Testament Language Approach
- Learn both Testaments' languages to read Scripture with broader context.
- Daniel C. Fredericks urges students to adopt a Bi-Testament approach and convert tools from one language to the other.
Psalm 103 Links Israelic Covenant With Universal Rule
- Psalm 103:17–19 frames God's kingdom both as covenantal Israel and as universal sovereignty.
- Fredericks shows the covenant language points to Israel while the following verse expands the throne to rule over everything.
Weigh Both Israelic And Universal Readings Of Kingdom
- When interpreting Jesus' talk of the kingdom, weigh both Israel-centered and universal Old Testament uses.
- Fredericks recommends reading New Testament 'inaugurated eschatological kingdom' against Israel's covenant context.
