When in 29 C.E., Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River and anointed with holy spirit, he became King-Designate in the line of David. He showed exemplary zeal in his preaching the good news of the Kingdom and commissioned his disciples likewise to preach. (Matthew 4:23; 10:7, 11) Jesus humbled himself, even to death on a torture stake, thus proving himself fully qualified to inherit the Davidic Kingdom. Jehovah resurrected Jesus as an immortal spirit and exalted him to His own right hand in the heavens. There, he inherited all the rights of the Davidic kingdom. In due time, Jesus would exercise his right to "go on subduing in the midst of [his] enemies." -PSALM 110:1, 2: PHILIPPIANS 2:8, 9; HEBREWS10:13, 14.
In the meantime, Jesus would have use of the key of David, opening up opportunities and privileges related to the Kingdom of God. Through Jesus, Jehovah would now deliver anointed Christians on earth "from the authority of the darkness," transferring them "into the kingdom of the Son of his love."(Colossians 1:13, 14) The key would also be used to bar such privileges to any who proved unfaithful. (2 Timothy 2:12, 13) Since this permanent heir of David's kingdom has Jehovah's backing, no creature can prevent him from fulfilling such duties. - Compare MATTHEW 28:18-20.
Next time: Chapter Twelve/"Keep On Holding Fast What You Have" - "The Key of David" - Conclusion
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