Paul says that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs waiting to be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the children of God (Romans 8:20-22). Does that mean creation is waiting for us to get our act together?

Bible Commentary
A Shadow of the Kingdom
If certain people were forerunners of Messiah, could certain nations be forerunners of Messiah’s Kingdom? What might that look like if it were possible? Numbers
