What is the Kingdom of God?
Jesus talked constantly about the Kingdom. Discover what it is and how you can be part of it.
15 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
John the Baptist Prepares the Way
John the Baptist emerges in the wilderness, calling Israel to repentance and baptizing those who confess their sins. Jesus comes to be baptized, and heaven opens with the Father's voice and the Spirit...
The Temptation of Jesus and Beginning of Ministry
Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness where He faces Satan's temptations and overcomes each with Scripture. He then begins His public ministry in Galilee, calling His first disciples.
Greatness, Sin, and Forgiveness in the Kingdom
Jesus teaches that the greatest in the Kingdom are those who humble themselves like children. He warns severely against causing others to stumble, teaches about church discipline, and tells the Parabl...
The Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus
Pilate has Jesus flogged and presents Him to the crowd, but they demand crucifixion. Jesus carries His cross to Golgotha, where He is crucified between two others. He entrusts His mother to the belove...
The Throne Room of Heaven
John is caught up through an open door into heaven where God sits enthroned, surrounded by twenty-four elders and four living creatures. Day and night they worship: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Al...
The River of Life and Jesus Is Coming Soon
A river of the water of life flows from God's throne through the city; the tree of life yields fruit monthly, its leaves for healing. The curse is no more. Jesus declares: "Behold, I am coming soon." ...
The Reign of the Anointed King
Psalm 2 portrays the nations raging against God and His Anointed, yet God laughs from heaven, establishes His King on Zion, and offers refuge to all who take shelter in Him.
The Voice of the LORD
David calls heavenly beings to worship God whose powerful voice thunders over creation, shaking wilderness and stripping forests, while He gives strength and peace to His people.
The Visit of the Magi and Flight to Egypt
Wise men from the East follow a star to worship the newborn King, prompting Herod's murderous jealousy. God protects Jesus through dreams, guiding Joseph to flee to Egypt and later settle in Nazareth.
The Triumphal Entry and Temple Cleansing
Jesus enters Jerusalem as King, riding on a donkey while crowds shout Hosanna. He cleanses the temple, curses a fig tree, and debates with religious leaders through parables that expose their rejectio...
The Wedding Feast, Taxes, and the Greatest Commandment
Jesus tells the parable of the wedding feast, then answers challenges about paying taxes to Caesar, the resurrection, and the greatest commandment. He turns the tables by asking whose son the Christ i...
Zacchaeus, the Minas, and the Triumphal Entry
Jesus brings salvation to Zacchaeus the tax collector, demonstrating that He came to seek and save the lost. The parable of the ten minas teaches faithful stewardship while the master is away. Jesus e...
You Must Be Born Again
Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night, seeking understanding. Jesus tells him no one can see God's kingdom without being born again—born of water and Spirit. John the Baptist testifies that Jesus must i...
The Triumphal Entry and the Hour Has Come
Mary anoints Jesus' feet with costly perfume in preparation for His burial. Jesus enters Jerusalem to shouts of "Hosanna!" as the King who comes in the Lord's name. Greeks seek Jesus, signaling the ho...
Paul Arrives in Rome
After wintering on Malta, Paul finally reaches Rome. Under house arrest, he continues proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about Jesus—the book ends with the gospel unhindered.
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