Lesson 115Kingdom

Righteous Shine Like the Sun

This lesson explores how Judges 5:31 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

So may all your enemies perish, LORD! But may all who love you be like the sun when it rises in its strength.

New Testament

Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear.

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The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX

Sun rising in might applied to Messianic times (Talmud)

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which Old Testament reference connects to this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The New Testament fulfillment for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

Deborah's song compared the righteous to the rising sun. Jesus used the same image — His followers will shine like the sun in the Father's kingdom.

Reflection

King eternal, let the promise in Judges 5:31 fulfilled in Matthew 13:43 stir in me longing for Your return and the restoration of all things.