samlcarr,

As far as I am concerned, feel free to jump in whenever you wish.

You wrote:

"Having not read the books that Lloyd refers to, I’m not sure if what he describes above falls into this school (dispensational) of thought or not."

Please let me assure you and all others reading this that the two books which I urged you to read are definitely not dispensational.

 Also let me assure you and others that I have no intention to, "…tr(y) to limit (anyones) understanding of Jesus’ kingdom teaching," in fact the two books recommended above will greatly assist in the proper understanding of Jesus’ kingdom teachings and will also assist in the proper understanding of the parables, etc.

The recommended books and a careful reading of the "narrative" referenced above will greatly assist the Bible student to properly understand God’s covenant relationship with Israel, both old and new.

 Blessings,

 Lloyd