The Family of God Through the Ages

For more than two thousand years before the birth of Christ, people of the Middle East have viewed the family unit as a tiny kingdom, ruled by the father who carried the authority of a king over those under his rule and protective care. Therefore, the Bible uses the imagery of God’s people living as members of His family – living in the Father’s kingdom.
From the era of Adam and Eve, God repeatedly has sought to create a family — a Kingdom of people here on earth who would obediently follow...