The selected passages collectively reveal a profound truth: the Kingdom of God is the Father’s tabernacle, where His presence will dwell eternally with His people. Yeshua has gone to prepare and receive this kingdom, and His return will bring its ultimate fulfillment. This divine plan is anchored in the promises of Scripture and invites believers to live in hopeful anticipation.

1. The Kingdom is the Father’s Tabernacle

Revelation 21:3 declares:

“Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God.”

This verse paints a picture of God’s ultimate plan—a Kingdom where He will dwell among His people, echoing the imagery of the tabernacle in the wilderness where God’s presence was with Israel. The Kingdom is not merely a physical domain but the fulfillment of God’s desire to live in communion with humanity, establishing a relationship of eternal intimacy.

This reality is further reflected in Revelation 22:14, which promises:

“Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.”

The Kingdom is the culmination of God’s presence, His laws, and His blessings, fully realized in the New Jerusalem, where the faithful will enjoy unbroken fellowship with Him.

2. Yeshua Goes to Receive the Kingdom

In Luke 19:12, Yeshua shares a parable:

“A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return.”

This nobleman represents Yeshua, who, following His earthly ministry, ascended to the Father to prepare the Kingdom. This Kingdom is the Father’s tabernacle, a place of eternal dwelling for His people. The nobleman’s journey symbolizes Yeshua’s mission of intercession and preparation, as seen in John 14:2-3:

“In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.”

Yeshua’s “preparation” is not just physical but spiritual—a restoration of access to God’s presence through His atonement. The mansions represent the dwelling places within the Father’s Kingdom, where believers will abide with Him forever.

3. Yeshua Returns to Establish the Kingdom

The nobleman’s return in Luke 19:15 signifies Yeshua’s second coming:

“And so it was that when he returned, having received the kingdom, he then commanded these servants, to whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.”

Yeshua will return as King, having received the Kingdom from the Father. His servants (believers) are accountable for their faithfulness and stewardship during His absence. This parallels Revelation 22:14-15, where access to the Kingdom is granted to those who obey God’s commandments and live in righteousness:

“Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie.”

The faithful will inherit the tabernacle of God, while those who reject His ways remain outside.

4. The Tabernacle: A Kingdom of Presence

At the heart of these verses is the promise of God’s presence. The Father’s tabernacle is more than a physical place—it is the realization of His Kingdom, where:

• God dwells with humanity (Revelation 21:3).
• Believers share in eternal life (Revelation 22:14).
• The King rules with justice and accountability (Luke 19:15).
• Yeshua brings His people into prepared places of eternal rest (John 14:3).

The Kingdom begins in the hearts of believers through faith and obedience but will reach its fullness when Yeshua returns and ushers in the New Jerusalem, the eternal tabernacle of God.

Conclusion

The Kingdom of God is inseparable from the Father’s tabernacle, where His glory dwells among His people. Yeshua has gone to receive this Kingdom and to prepare a place for His followers. His return will bring the fulfillment of the Father’s plan: an eternal dwelling with His redeemed, a world restored to righteousness, and the joy of communion with Him forever. This hope calls believers to faithful stewardship and eager anticipation of the King’s return.