1. The Story of The Bible God’s plan to save Man from sin.

2. Matthew 4:17 “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’”

3. The Kingdom of Heaven

4. “Kingdom of Heaven” the Focus of Jesus’ Teachings Mt 4:17 - “Repent for the kingdom…” Mt 4:23 - proclaimed the gospel of the kingdom throughout Galilee. Mt 5:3, 10, 19-20; 6:10, 33; 7:21. Mt 10:7 - sent the 12 to proclaim “the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Parables - “the kingdom of heaven is like…”

5. Meaning of the Kingdom Kingdom = authority to rule, rule Daniel 7:14, 27 Those “in the kingdom” are those who are subject to the rule, those who serve. Luke 22:29

6. Is the church the same as the kingdom of heaven?

7. “the church” and “kingdom of heaven” are not synonyms. “kingdom” - rule “church” - an assembly of people Mt 21:43; Mt 23:13 Luke 12:31 - “seek His kingdom” A future sense, even after the church began: Acts 14:21; 1 Cor 6:9,10; 15:50

8. The “kingdom of heaven” is God’s sovereign rule among man. The “church” is the assembly of people who have submitted to that rule.

9. Colossians 1:13

10. The Kingdom of God is at Hand Gospel of the Kingdom - Miracles Gospel of the Kingdom - Sermon on the Mount Understanding Jerusalem’s Destruction Crucifixion and Resurrection Jesus as Lord and Christ The Gospel