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I’m Tom Nicholas — a pastor, teacher, and community builder living in Billings, Montana. My life and ministry flow from one heartbeat: to see the Church alive — Spirit-filled, rooted in Scripture, and moving with Jesus into the world. I serve as a pastor, chaplain, and mentor, helping people grow in faith, leadership, and everyday discipleship. Whether around a campfire, in a coffee shop, or through digital spaces, I believe the gospel belongs where life happens — in the field, among the people, and around the table. Through The Church Alive, I write about biblical leadership, spiritual formation, and building vibrant, missional communities that reflect the love and courage of Christ.

✡️ CATEGORY 7 — The Messianic Hope & the Coming Kingdom

Rooted in the Torah and unfolding through the Prophets and Writings, this category traces the promise of the coming Messiah and reveals how Yeshua embodies the Seed, the Servant, and the King.

Weeks 37–42

Category Overview

Category 7 explores one of the deepest threads woven through the entire Tanakh: the hope of the coming Messiah. From early prophetic hints in the Torah to the fully developed visions of the Prophets and Psalms, this category traces how Israel’s Scriptures cultivate expectation for Yeshua — the Anointed One — and how He embodies, fulfills, and transforms these hopes in His life, death, resurrection, and reign.

This category emphasizes:

  • The progressive revelation of Messiah across the Tanakh
  • The Hebrew concepts behind “Messiah,” “King,” “Redeemer,” and “Servant”
  • The tension between Israel’s longing for deliverance and the promise of a righteous King
  • The continuity between Israel’s story and Yeshua’s Kingdom proclamation
  • Practical discipleship applications for life in the Kingdom of God
  • Worshipful anticipation of Yeshua’s soon return

6-Week Summary Table

WeekStudy TitlePrimary ScripturesTheme SummaryKey Hebrew WordsMessianic / Moral Focus
Week 37The First Promise: Messiah in the BeginningGen. 3:14–15; Gen. 4:25–26; Gen. 12:1–3; Gen. 22:15–18The Messianic story begins in Eden with the promise of a Deliverer who will crush the serpent.Zeraʿ (seed); Rosh (head); Shuph (crush)Yeshua is the promised Seed; He reverses Adam’s curse and defeats the serpent through His suffering and resurrection.
Week 38The Righteous Seed: Noah, Shem, and the Line of HopeGen. 5; Gen. 6:8–9; Gen. 9:26–27; Gen. 11:10–32God preserves a righteous line through Noah and Shem to carry forward the promise.Tzadik (righteous); Chen (grace); Berakhah (blessing)Yeshua is the Righteous One who brings grace; God’s faithfulness continues through generations despite human failure.
Week 39The Promise to Abraham: Covenant of Blessing and the Coming KingGen. 12:1–3; Gen. 15; Gen. 17; Gen. 22:17–18God’s covenant with Abraham establishes the line of Messiah and blessing to the nations.Brit (covenant); Emunah (faith/faithfulness); Yachal (hope)Yeshua is the promised Seed of Abraham; discipleship means trusting God’s covenant faithfulness and becoming a blessing.
Week 40The Lion and the Scepter: Judah and the Promise of KingshipGen. 49:8–12; Num. 24:17; Ruth 4; 2 Sam. 7The tribe of Judah receives the promise of kingship; the Messianic King will arise from this line.Shevet (scepter/tribe); Mashiach (anointed one); Melekh (king)Yeshua is the Lion of Judah and eternal King; we are called to live under His reign and reflect His justice and mercy.
Week 41The Suffering Servant: Foreshadowings of RedemptionIsa. 42; Isa. 49; Isa. 50; Isa. 52–53; Ps. 22The Tanakh reveals a Messiah who suffers, bears sin, and brings healing to the nations.Eved (servant); Nasa (to bear/lift up); Rapha (to heal)Yeshua fulfills the Servant Songs; disciples embrace sacrificial love, humility, and healing ministry.
Week 42The Coming King: Hope, Restoration, and the Final Reign of MessiahIsa. 9; Isa. 11; Dan. 7; Zech. 14; Ps. 2The prophets proclaim a future global reign of peace, justice, and restoration under Messiah.Shalom (peace/wholeness); Tzedek (righteousness); Malkhut (kingdom)Yeshua’s return completes God’s Kingdom; believers live now as ambassadors of His coming reign.

🔍 For Deeper Study — Inductive Guide

Observation — What do you see?
Look for repeated words, imagery of hope, promises of renewal, contrasts between present suffering and future glory.

Interpretation — What does it mean?
What does this reveal about God’s character?
How does this passage connect to earlier prophecies?
How does it point to Messiah?

Application — How should it shape you?
How does hope strengthen endurance?
Where do you need renewal or repentance?
How does the promise of Messiah’s Kingdom call you to live differently today?

Prayer & Listening —
“Lord, what are You teaching me about hope, redemption, and the world to come?”