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Subject: WotJesusTaughtAboutTheKingdom
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unquiet1 28.05.10 - 08:05pm
We like to talk about things that matter to us, things that are close to our heart. As Jesus himself said, ''out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.'' (matthew 12:34)
judging by the things Jesus spoke about during his ministry, we can conclude that the Kingdom of God was close to his heart.
''He went journeying from city to city and from village to village preaching. . . The good news of the Kingdom of God'' (luke 8:1) *
unquiet1 28.05.10 - 08:10pm
Wot is God's Kingdom...?
A kingdom is a government ruled by a king. So the kingdom of God is a government set up by God.
Jesus spoke extensively about God's Kingdom, making it the theme of his message. Theres are more than 110 references to Gods Kingdom in the four Gospels. But Jesus did not teach with words alone. His actions also taught much about God's Kingdom and wot it will do. *
unquiet1 28.05.10 - 08:13pm
Who is the king....?
The king of God's Kingdom is not elected to office by human voters. Rather, this Ruler is chosen by God himself. In his teaching, Jesus revealed that he is the one chosen by God to be King.
Jesus knew that the bible prophecies had foretold that the promised Messiah would rule over an everlasting Kingdom. (Read Daniel 7:13,14 and Matthew 26:63,64 and 2 Samuel 7:12-14)
Remember that Jesus openly declared himself to be the foretold Messiah. Jesus was thereby acknowledging that he is the King appointed by God.(read this in John 4:25, 26)
Fittingly, Jesus several times used the expression 'my kingdom' (john 18:36) *
unquiet1 28.05.10 - 08:14pm
Jesus also taught that there would be others who would rule with him in the Kingdom(read this in Luke 22:28-30)
he called these corulers a ''little flock'' He said of them: '' your Father has approved of giving you the kingdom.''(luke 12:32) *
unquiet1 28.05.10 - 08:18pm
Where did Jesus say the Kingdom is located....?
''My Kingdom is no part of this world'' Jesus said to Pontius Pilate. God's Kingdom under Christ will not rule through human agencies.
Jesus repeatedly referred to the Kingdom of God as ''the kingdom in the heavens'' Gods Kingdom, therefor is a heavenly government.
*the expression 'kingdom of the heavens' appears about 30 times in the gospel of Matthew. *
unquiet1 28.05.10 - 08:21pm
Wot does the Kingdom accomplish....?.
Jesus taught his listeners to pray to God: let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth. God's will is being done in heaven.
THE KINGDOM IS THE MEANS BY WHICH GOD'S PURPOSE FOR THE EARTH IS CARRIED OUT.
To accomplish that, the Kingdom will effect dramatic changes on this earth. *
unquiet1 28.05.10 - 08:22pm
Wot will the kingdom do on earth...?
Jesus taught that Gods Kingdom will eliminate evil by removing those who are practicing it. (read matthew 25:31-34,46) that will mean the end of all forms of corruption and wickedness. *
unquiet1 28.05.10 - 08:26pm
The earth, Jesus taught, will be filled with ppl who are 'righteous', 'merciful', 'pure in heart' and 'peaceable' (please read this in matthew 5:5-9)
will such faithful ones have to live on a polluted planet....? By no means! *
unquiet1 28.05.10 - 08:27pm
Jesus promised that the earth will undergo marvelous changes under God's Kingdom.
A man who was to be executed alongsided Jesus said: 'Jesus remember me when you get into your kingdom.' in reply, Jesus said: 'truly i tell you today, you will be with me in Paradise' (read this in luke 23:42, 43).
Yes, God's Kingdom will transform this earth into a global Paradise. Similar to the one that existed in the garden of Eden. *
unquiet1 28.05.10 - 08:29pm
Wot else would the Kingdom do for humankind...?
Jesus did more that just promise wot God's Kingdom will do. He SHOWED wot it will do. Jesus performed many miraculous healings!
Demonstrating on a small scale wot he will do on a far greater scale in the future during the Kingdoms rule.
Matthew 4:23 says... ''He went around throughout the whole of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the good news of the kingdom and curing every sort of disease and every sort of infirmity among the people.''
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unquiet1 28.05.10 - 08:31pm
Jesus performed a wide variety of cures. He 'opened the eyes of the blind,'(john 9:1-7, 32, 33).
with a gentle touch, Jesus healed a man afflicted with the loathsome disease leprosy(mark 1:40-42)
When 'a man deaf and with a speech impediment' was bought to him, Jesus showed that he could make 'the deaf hear and the speechless speak' (Mark 7:31-37) *
unquiet1 28.05.10 - 08:33pm
Not even death itself could stay the hand of God's appointed King.
On 3 recorded occasions Jesus restored life to the dead.
He resurrected the only son of a widow(luke 7:11-15),
a 12yr old girl(luke 8:41-55) and his friend lazarus(john 11:38-44). *
unquiet1 28.05.10 - 08:34pm
Describing the marvelous future that subjects of God's Kingdom, Jesus foretold through the apostle john:
'look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no nor, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymor. The former things have passed away'' (read this in Revelation 1:1 and 21:3,4) *
unquiet1 28.05.10 - 08:35pm
mate just imagine a world like this..No tears of sorrow, no pain, and no death!
Then the prayer for God's will to be done on earth as it is in heaven you will fully realise. *
unquiet1 28.05.10 - 08:38pm
When will Gods Kingdom come...?
Jesus taught that the start of his kingly rule would coincide with a marked period of time that he called his 'presence'.
Jesus gave a detailed prophecy detailed to indicate when his presence in kingly power would begin.
This time would be marked by global troubles, including wars, famines, earthquakes, pestilences, and an increasing of lawlessness(read bout these in matthew24:3, 7-12 also luke 21:10,11)
these and many other features Jesus foretold are on the increase in our times. Hence, Jesus is now ruling as king. Soon the time will come for the Kingdom to come and cause God's will to be done on earth. *
unquiet1 28.05.10 - 08:38pm
Wot will the coming of God's Kingdom mean for you personally....?
That all depends upon how you choose to respond to Jesus' message. *
hknight 21.06.10 - 09:14am
wat u mean by 'respond' ? *
