The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

When Christ told Peter He had given him the keys to the kingdom, according to the practice of the day, Peter received the keys to heaven’s eternal archives, its supernatural entryways, and its spiritual seal of authority. These Peter received, as was customary of those heading up a council that operated as a principalic ruler in creation. To hold the council keys was to have considerable authority over the affairs of state, its records and archives, and the fortress in which the state took refuge. The person who held the keys was the chair of a high-ranking council and led the way in the transaction of official, governmental, and judicial business. Keys symbolize the entity over which the key holder chaired and handled its administrative, financial, military, and foreign affairs of the land. The entity convened regularly, and its officials often stayed in office for a specified term. Such a body interviewed and qualified potential rulers, generals, and ambassadors. When Christ made His declaration about Peter, He had these functions in mind for his role over the brand new ecclesia He was about to bring into existence. The Lord was establishing Peter, and the other apostles, as leitourgos in His eternal community. This explanation sheds further light on the rank, role, and functional authority of the Lord’s apostle. 735. Kidney—The filtering organs of the body. Spiritually, the symbol of emotional restraint and inner control. From the Greek nephros, it means “reins.” That which checks, bridles, or controls the emotions. Revelation 2:23. 736. King—A male ruler established on a throne. Kings were initially believed to rule by divine authority and supernatural grace. Generally, they constituted dynasties whose progenitors were brought into existence by the god of the land. The presence of a king in the land signified its connection with, and access to, supernatural forces from which the king’s power, resources, and leadership were derived. The power that set the king in office was presumed to be the source of all his wealth, health, wisdom, and military strategy. Ancient kings were never without their spiritual advisors. These were prophets, seers, and augurs. Kings rose and were successful in their jobs by augury. Hence the meaning of the term inauguration. A king’s inauguration ceremony included anointing, augury, and covenant vows. Kingship symbols include the sun, the moon for queens, and a scepter or rod that stood for their kingdom. There was the throne that was typically encircled with something like an orb or halo. The throne area was adorned with precious stones like rubies,