KINGDOM Hebrews 11:8-16
Like No Other- Would Not End – Daniel 2:44 The world has never seen an invincible kingdom! Ruler Like No Other – Isaiah 9:6,7 Jesus Would Be Ruler – Luke 1:31-33 Its Laws Come From God- Jeremiah 31:31-34
Jesus Preached Good News Of Kingdom- Mark 1:14,15 “gospel of the kingdom of God” To Be Preached To All World – Matthew 24:14 Paul Said It Was Delivered – Colossians 1:3-6,13-23 Kingdom Was Close At Hand- Matthew 4:17; Mark 9:1
Jesus Preached Good News Of Kingdom- It Has Come Upon People- Matthew 12:28 Would Start Small & Grow- Matthew 13:31-32 Would Spread- Matthew 13:33 Would Be Persecuted- Matthew 5:10-13 Was Valuable – Matthew 13:44-46 God Provides Care- Matthew 6:33; 20:1-16
Jesus Preached Good News Of Kingdom- It Is A Kingdom Without Natural Born Citizens- John 3:5 Will Attract The Lowly – Matthew 22:2-14 Standard Of Desirable & Undesirable Would Be Different- Matthew 21:28-32; 5:32; 18:1-4; Mark 10:23-27; Matthew 7:21; Luke 9:61,62; 18:29,30
Jesus Preached Good News Of Kingdom- It Would Pull In Undesirables- Matthew 13:24-30, 47,48 It Would Be A Kingdom Without Borders- Luke 17:20,21 Its Capital Not In This World- John 18:36 People Eagerly Sought Kingdom- Luke 16:16
Jesus Preached Good News Of Kingdom- Even In His Death People Looked Forward To Kingdom- Luke 23:42 Joseph Of Arimathea- Luke 23:50,51 After His Death Jesus Spoke Of Kingdom- Acts 1:3
The Kingdom So Long Sought, Now Exists Jesus Rules With All Authority – Matthew 28:18 God Made Him The Anointed & Ruler- Acts 2:36 All Things Under His Feet- Ephesians 1:20-22 All Earthly Authorities Under Him- 1 Peter 3:22; Revelation 1:5 He Rules Forever – Hebrews 1:8
The Nature Of His Kingdom Not Physical – Romans 14:16,17 Yet Not Without Strength – 1 Corinthians 4:20 Proclamation Went Out Inviting People Into Kingdom: Philip – Acts 8:12 “things concerning the kingdom” Paul – Acts 19:8; 20:25; 28:30,31
The Nature Of His Kingdom People Are Being Made Citizens In The Kingdom Called Into The Kingdom- 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12 Translated Into Kingdom- Colossians 1:13 Receiving The Kingdom- Hebrews 12:28 Have Companions In Kingdom- Revelation 1:9
The Nature Of His Kingdom Entrance Requirement For The Kingdom Forsaking Sin – 1 Corinthians 6:9,10 Galatians 5:19-21 Ephesians 5:5 Faithful Service- 2 Peter 1:10,11
The Future Of His Kingdom A Time Of Purging- Matthew 13:40-43 A Judgment – Matthew 25:31-34 Only Those Who Persevere Will Remain- 2 Timothy 4:18 Jesus Takes Loyal Citizens Of Kingdom Home- 1 Corinthians 15:24-26 Will You Be Among Them?