The King and His Kingdom Mark 1:14-15

The King and His Kingdom 14 Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:14-15) 14 Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:14-15)

T HE K INGDOM OF G OD God’s People God’s Place God’s Rule God’s Blessing (Gen. 1-2) The pattern of the kingdom (Gen. 1-2) Adam & Eve The Garden of Eden God’s Word God’s unmediated presence (Gen. 3-11) The perished kingdom (Gen. 3-11) Seth’s lineBanishedJudgmentForfeited (Gen ; 2 Sam. 7) The promised kingdom (Gen ; 2 Sam. 7) Abraham and his descendants Israel/The Promised Land Covenant“I will be with you” (Ex. – 2 Chron.) The partial kingdom (Ex. – 2 Chron.) The nation of Israel Israel/Promised Land Tabernacle Temple Covenant / Law of Moses, the Davidic kings God’s presence and glory in the Tabernacle (Isa. – Mal.) The prophesied kingdom (Isa. – Mal.) Remnant of Israel, and the nations Restored land, new temple, new creation New Covenant New King God’s presence and glory in the Temple (Matt. – John) The present kingdom (Matt. – John) Jesus (Acts-Jude) The proclaimed kingdom (Acts-Jude) The Church, a “form” of the kingdom The individual believer and the church The New Covenant/Christ’s rule in our hearts The indwelling Holy Spirit in the believer and church The perfected kingdom (Rev. & OT Prophets) All of the redeemed The Millennium, then the New Heaven and Earth Jesus Christ the King (and the Father) God’s unmediated presence

The Kingdom of God The Lord has established His throne in the heavens, and His sovereignty rules over all. (Psalm 103:19)The Lord has established His throne in the heavens, and His sovereignty rules over all. (Psalm 103:19) The Lord sat as King at the flood; Yes, the Lord sits as King forever. (Psalm 29:10)The Lord sat as King at the flood; Yes, the Lord sits as King forever. (Psalm 29:10) For the Lord Most High is to be feared, a great King over all the earth. (Psalm 47:2)For the Lord Most High is to be feared, a great King over all the earth. (Psalm 47:2)

The Kingdom of God 12 “When your days are complete and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come forth from you, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever… 16 Your house and your kingdom shall endure before Me forever; your throne shall be established forever.” (2 Samuel 7:12-13, 16) 12 “When your days are complete and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come forth from you, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever… 16 Your house and your kingdom shall endure before Me forever; your throne shall be established forever.” (2 Samuel 7:12-13, 16)

The Kingdom of God 13 “I kept looking in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven One like a Son of Man was coming, and He came up to the Ancient of Days and was presented before Him. 14 And to Him was given dominion, glory and a kingdom, that all the peoples, nations and men of every language might serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion which will not pass away; and His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed.” (Daniel 7:13-14) 13 “I kept looking in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven One like a Son of Man was coming, and He came up to the Ancient of Days and was presented before Him. 14 And to Him was given dominion, glory and a kingdom, that all the peoples, nations and men of every language might serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion which will not pass away; and His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed.” (Daniel 7:13-14)

The Kingdom of God 13 For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (Colossians 1:13-14) 13 For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (Colossians 1:13-14) “May Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10)“May Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10)

The Time is Fulfilled 14 Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:14-15) 14 Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:14-15)

Repentance and Sin for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God… (Romans 3:23)for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God… (Romans 3:23)

Jesus the Preacher 14 Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:14-15) 14 Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:14-15)

Repentance “Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray the Lord that, if possible, the intention of your heart may be forgiven you.” (Acts 8:22)“Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray the Lord that, if possible, the intention of your heart may be forgiven you.” (Acts 8:22)

Repentance 30 “Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent, 31 because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the dead.” (Acts 17:30-31) 30 “Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent, 31 because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the dead.” (Acts 17:30-31)

Repentance 6 Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near. 7 Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to the Lord, and He will have compassion on him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. (Isaiah 55:6-7) 6 Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near. 7 Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to the Lord, and He will have compassion on him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. (Isaiah 55:6-7) “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:15)

Repentance for Believers 4 “But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5 Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and will remove your lampstand out of its place—unless you repent.” (Revelation 2:4-5) 4 “But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5 Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and will remove your lampstand out of its place—unless you repent.” (Revelation 2:4-5) “Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent.” (Revelation 3:19)“Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent.” (Revelation 3:19)

Repentance and Faith …“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:15)…“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:15)

Repentance and Faith “The righteous man will live by faith.” (Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38) …we walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7…we walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1)Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1)

The King and His Kingdom Mark 1:14-15