1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

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