Definitions of a Kiss
– Expresses regard, reverence and affection
– Used as a greeting
Psalm 85:9-13
9 Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, That glory may dwell in our land.
10 Mercy and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed.
11 Truth shall spring out of the earth, And righteousness shall look down from heaven.
12 Yes, the LORD will give what is good; And our land will yield its increase.
13 Righteousness will go before Him, And shall make His footsteps our pathway.
Notes
– Righteousness is being in right standing, equity
– Righteousness is being in right standing, equity
– Peace – shalom -safe, well, happy, friendly, wellfare, prosperity
– Righteousness and peace are elements of the kingdom of God (Rom 14:17)
– Power of God is a manifestation of the kingdom
1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God [is] not in word, but in power.
– The will and reign of God in the earth
– Truth makes us free
– The Sun of righteousness rises with healing in His wings (Mal 4:2)
– Good
– Increase in the land
Prodigal Son
Luke 15:18-24 ‘I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you,
19 “and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.”‘
20 “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.
20 “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.
21 “And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.
23 ‘And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry;
24 ‘for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ And they began to be merry.
Notes
– The father kisses the son and restores him to his original position
– The father kisses the son and restores him to his original position
– God’s original plan was for us to have dominion on earth (Gen 1:26 – 28 )
– Robe represents
– kingship
– Righteousness
Isaiah 61:10