What is Christ’s Kingdom?
Dave Riddle - 4/5/20
Key Passage: John 18:33-36
Jesus’ Kingdom is…
Present
Matthew 4:17
at hand
Mark 1:15
near
Luke 17:20-21
In your midst
Matthew 28:20
With you always…
A Gift
John 3:3
Power
Luke 1:35
His life began in power
Power = dynamis (δύναμις)
Romans 8:11
The Holy Spirit
Problems
Isaiah 53:3
He experienced the full gamut of what it means to be human.
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven…
John 16:33
in this world you will have trouble…
Purpose
To proclaim the kingdom!
Matthew 4:23
teaching, preaching the good news, and healing.
Mark 1:15, Mark 9:35, Luke 4:43
Perfection
Hebrew 4:15
He was tempted in all ways and yet He was sinless.
Matthew 4:48
Our calling as well
Hebrews 12:2
Revelation 21:3-5a
Perfect relationship
All things made perfectly new.