Thy Kingdom Come
- (primary) Matthew 6:9–10
- (secondary) Genesis 3:14–19
- (secondary) Romans 8:19–22
- (secondary) Isaiah 2:4
- (secondary) Revelation 11:15–18
- (secondary) Revelation 20:4–6
- (secondary) Daniel 2:34–35
- (secondary) Daniel 2:44–45
- (secondary) Joel 2:28–29
- (secondary) Psalm 2:1–3
- (secondary) Matthew 5:17–19
- (secondary) Ecclesiastes 12:13
- (secondary) Matthew 7:21–23
- (secondary) Luke 17:20–21
- (secondary) 2 Corinthians 4:4
Transcript
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Summary
1. Introduction and the meaning of the Lord's Prayer — 00:03–03:23 Vaughn opens with a Sabbath greeting from Waveland, Mississippi. He introduces the Lord's Prayer and asks whether Christians understand the words “Thy kingdom come.” He explains that for many years he prayed these words without understanding the kingdom as a future government. He argues that the Christian church has generally failed to prepare believers for the kingdom. 2. The kingdom as a future earthly government — 03:23–06:51 Vaughn describes political, moral, and social disorder as evidence of humanity's need for divine government. He defines the kingdom as a literal worldwide government that will be established on earth. He rejects the idea that the kingdom is simply an inward feeling or a spiritual experience. 3. The curse and the seventh millennium — 06:51–09:00 Vaughn argues that the continued existence of the curse demonstrates that the kingdom has not fully arrived. He refers to creation groaning and awaiting the manifestation of the sons of God. He teaches that the kingdom will arrive in the seventh millennium, which he identifies with the great Sabbath. He emphasizes that praying for the kingdom sustains hope in a fallen world. 4. The first resurrection and the government of the elect — 09:00–12:05 Vaughn turns to Revelation 11 and describes the return of Messiah. He teaches that the first resurrection will raise the chosen government of the kingdom. He identifies this government with the elect, the 144,000, the bride, and the house of Israel. He teaches that these resurrected saints will administer Yahweh's law throughout the world. 5. The anger of the nations — 12:05–14:18 Vaughn discusses Revelation 11:18 and the anger of the nations. He predicts that earthly powers will resist the arrival of Messiah's government. He speculates that entertainment about alien invasions is conditioning people to interpret Messiah's return as an extraterrestrial threat. 6. Training for reigning — 14:18–16:26 Vaughn describes the kingdom as a government exercising dominion over every nation. He teaches that resurrected saints will occupy governmental positions. He names King David, Daniel, and the apostles as examples of those who will participate in the coming kingdom. He encourages believers to understand their present lives as preparation for future rulership. 7. The universal knowledge of Yahweh — 16:26–17:41 Vaughn describes the future kingdom as a period when Yahweh's knowledge and law will spread throughout the earth. He associates this future with a greater outpouring of the Holy Spirit. He distinguishes the initial outpouring at Pentecost from what he believes will be its ultimate fulfillment. 8. Messiah's victory over earthly rebellion — 17:41–20:31 Vaughn describes a future confrontation between Messiah and the rebellious nations. He teaches that Messiah will defeat opposition and establish his authority. He cites Psalm 2:1–3 to explain the nations' resistance to Yahweh and his anointed ruler. 9. The eternal law and the coming government — 20:31–23:34 Vaughn argues that Yahweh's law did not cease when Yeshua came. He teaches that the future kingdom will bring all nations under divine law. He emphasizes that the resurrected rulers must understand and practice the commandments before they can teach them to others. He describes the kingdom as a government centered in New Jerusalem. 10. The Holy Spirit and obedience — 23:34–25:37 Vaughn argues that the Holy Spirit should transform the believer's character and produce obedience. He criticizes religious activity that emphasizes emotional experiences while neglecting the commandments. He appeals to Matthew 5:17–19 to defend the continuing authority of Yahweh's law. 11. The purpose of humanity and the danger of lawlessness — 25:37–28:27 Vaughn cites Ecclesiastes 12:13 to identify keeping the commandments as humanity's duty. He warns that miraculous works do not excuse disobedience. He applies Matthew 7:21–23 to people who claim spiritual accomplishments while practicing lawlessness. 12. The kingdom among the Pharisees — 28:27–29:15 Vaughn discusses Luke 17:20–21. He rejects the interpretation that the kingdom was already present within the Pharisees. He argues that Yeshua meant that the king was standing among them. 13. Daniel's prophecy and the final appeal — 29:15–30:04 Vaughn returns to Daniel's vision of the stone and the destruction of earthly kingdoms. He emphasizes the urgency of understanding the coming kingdom. He concludes by urging believers to prepare to meet Yahweh and to rule and reign with Messiah.
Core doctrine
Dr. Shane Vaughn teaches that the words “Thy kingdom come” in the Lord's Prayer refer primarily to the future establishment of Yahweh's literal government on earth. He argues that the kingdom is not merely a spiritual feeling, an inward experience of peace, or another name for the present Christian church. In his interpretation, the kingdom is a real government that will exercise authority over every nation when Yeshua returns. Vaughn emphasizes that believers have repeated the Lord's Prayer for generations without understanding what they are requesting. He describes his own experience of praying for the kingdom while believing that the ultimate Christian hope was to die and go to heaven. He now teaches that the proper focus of the prayer is the coming of Yahweh's government to earth. He rejects the belief that the kingdom has already arrived in its complete form. Vaughn points to the continuing effects of the curse, human suffering, political disorder, and rebellion as evidence that the promised kingdom has not yet been established. He argues that the removal of the curse and the restoration of creation belong to the future kingdom. Vaughn teaches that the kingdom will arrive during the seventh millennium of human history, which he associates with the Sabbath day. He presents this seventh prophetic day as the appointed period when Messiah will establish the Father's government and fulfill the long-standing prayer for the kingdom to come. He identifies the first resurrection as the event through which the government of the coming kingdom will be raised from the dead. In his interpretation, the first resurrection is not the destiny of every believer but the special calling of a chosen company of faithful saints who have been prepared to rule with Messiah. Vaughn associates this company with the elect, the 144,000, the bride of Messiah, and the house of Israel. He teaches that these saints will have been perfected and sanctified through obedience during their earthly lives. They will be raised and appointed to positions of authority throughout the world. He describes the coming government as including rulers over cities, towns, villages, and nations. Vaughn teaches that biblical figures such as King David, Daniel, and the apostles will participate in this restored government. He also tells his listeners that they may share in these responsibilities if they faithfully prepare themselves. Vaughn emphasizes that the principal responsibility of these rulers will be the establishment and administration of Yahweh's law. He teaches that the Torah and the Ten Commandments are eternal and that the future kingdom will bring every nation under their authority. He argues that divine law is the foundation of genuine liberty. In his teaching, freedom does not mean the absence of law but the presence of righteous government. He maintains that the commandments are given for humanity's good and that the coming kingdom will restore the world through their universal application. Vaughn teaches that Messiah's return will provoke resistance from earthly governments. He interprets Revelation 11:18 and Psalm 2:1–3 as descriptions of nations rebelling against Yahweh and his anointed ruler. He expects a confrontation in which the rebellious powers of the world are defeated and brought under divine authority. He further speculates that popular entertainment concerning extraterrestrial invasions is preparing humanity to misidentify Messiah's return as an alien attack. He suggests that earthly armies will consequently turn their weapons against Messiah. This is Vaughn's speculative prophetic interpretation, not a prediction explicitly established by the passages he cites. He teaches that Messiah will overcome this rebellion through overwhelming divine power and then establish a worldwide government of righteousness. He describes the coming kingdom as the period when the nations will be instructed in Yahweh's law, peace will be restored, and the knowledge of Yahweh will spread throughout the earth. Vaughn connects the kingdom with a future fullness of the Holy Spirit. He teaches that Pentecost was an initial outpouring rather than the complete fulfillment of the promise that Yahweh would pour out his Spirit upon all flesh. He places the greater fulfillment within the coming Sabbath millennium. He distinguishes the manifestation of spiritual gifts from the obedience necessary for kingdom preparation. Vaughn argues that speaking in tongues, casting out demons, and performing miracles do not substitute for keeping Yahweh's commandments. He interprets Matthew 7:21–23 as a warning that people may perform religious works while remaining lawless. He teaches that Yeshua did not abolish the law. Vaughn appeals to Matthew 5:17–19 to argue that the commandments remain authoritative and that those who teach obedience will receive honor in the coming kingdom. He connects this with Ecclesiastes 12:13, identifying reverence for Yahweh and obedience to his commandments as humanity's fundamental duty. Vaughn also challenges the interpretation of Luke 17:21 that places the kingdom within individual believers. He argues that Yeshua was speaking to the Pharisees and was identifying the presence of the king among them rather than teaching that the promised worldwide kingdom was already established inside them. He connects this understanding with Daniel's prophecy of a stone that destroys the kingdoms of the world and becomes a great kingdom. He interprets the stone as representing the government of Yahweh that will replace all earthly governments. Vaughn concludes that believers must prepare for the coming kingdom through knowledge of scripture, surrender to Yahweh's will, and obedience to the commandments. He urges his audience to understand that they are being trained for future responsibilities rather than merely waiting to receive a heavenly reward.
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