Drilling Bible Basics: God’s Kingdom “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33

Kingdom Kingdom = sovereignty, royal power, dominion. God’s kingdom is under His sovereign rule. Where God rules and has dominion, His kingdom exists. Psalm 22:27,28 Psalm 145:10-13

The Facts of God’s Rule Creator— King of Kings, Lord of Lords— Colossians 1:15,16 Isaiah 45:9-12; 64:8 Psalm 33:6-9 King of Kings, Lord of Lords— 1 Timothy 6:15 Daniel 4:17; 34-37 Psalm 103:19

The Facts of God’s Rule Lawgiver— Judge— James 4:12 Psalm 19:7,8 Genesis 18:25 Matthew 25:31,32 Acts 17:31 2 Corinthians 5:10

The Facts of God’s Rule Savior— Ordained by God— Isaiah 45:15,21 1 Timothy 2:3 John 14:6 Ordained by God— Acts 17:24-31

Man’s Rebellion Against God’s Rule Genesis 3:17; 6:12,13 Isaiah 1:2-4, 18-20 Ephesians 2:1-3 Ephesians 4:17-19 Romans 1:18-32

God’s Kingdom Today Jesus reigns with all power and authority. {Ephesians 1:19-23} Delegated by His Father. {Matthew 28:18} The word Kingdom is used in the general sense to mean God’s rule itself. 1 Chronicles 29:11,12 Matthew 6:33 Made up of those called out of the world to submit to God. Matthew 16:18,19; 21:43

God’s Kingdom Today God’s “territory” of the faithful people today is the church—the body of Christ. Members/citizens enjoy kingdom blessings. Colossians 1:13,14 Ephesians 1:3-7, 22-24; 4:4 All men are amenable, but not all submit to the will of the King in order to enjoy His grace and salvation. John 12:48

God’s Kingdom Today At the end, Jesus will deliver his delegated rule back to the Father. 1 Corinthians 15:24-28 The faithful will inherit an eternal kingdom– heaven. 2 Timothy 4:18

God’s Kingdom Today Seek God’s Kingdom first Acknowledge God as: Creator King Lord Lawgiver Judge Savior Submit to His will!