By Tim Taylor March 20, 2022 - Here are some of my thoughts that were inspired by two things I saw this morning before the church gathered. Click here for the short YouTube video. Where and When Should the Gospel of the Kingdom Manifest?
Because one of our ministers in India asked, I am providing the notes below along with the short video from week one below as well.
Because one of our ministers in India asked, I am providing the notes below along with the short video from week one below as well.
The Gospel of the Kingdom Notes - Week 1
Who
Matthew 3:1
John the Baptist Prepares the Way
(Mark 1:2–8; Luke 3:1–20)
In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
Matthew 4:17
From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
What
Psalms 145:11-13
They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom,
And talk of Your power,
To make known to the sons of men His mighty acts,
And the glorious majesty of His kingdom.
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
And Your dominion endures throughout all generations.
h4438. מַלְכוּת malḵûṯ; or מַלְכֻת malkuth; or (in plural) מַלְכֻיָּה malkuyah; from 4427; a rule; concretely, a dominion: — empire, kingdom, realm, reign, royal.
AV (91) - kingdom 51, reign 21, royal 13, realm 4, empire 1, estate 1;
royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom, sovereign power
Dan 2:44
And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever
2 Pet 1:11
Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
g0932. βασιλεία basileia; from 935; properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively): — kingdom, + reign.
AV (162) - kingdom (of God) 71, kingdom (of heaven) 32, kingdom (general or evil) 20, (Thy or Thine) kingdom 6, His kingdom 6, the kingdom 5, (My) kingdom 4, misc 18;
royal power, kingship, dominion, rule not to be confused with an actual kingdom but rather the right or authority to rule over a kingdom of the royal power of Jesus as the triumphant Messiah of the royal power and dignity conferred on Christians in the Messiah's kingdom
a kingdom, the territory subject to the…
Gospel of salvation vs the gospel of the kingdom – Self Governing
Romans 14:17
Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
See Strongs definition of righteousness, peace and joy in Olive Tree’s Strongs.
Matthew 3:1
John the Baptist Prepares the Way
(Mark 1:2–8; Luke 3:1–20)
In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
Matthew 4:17
From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
What
Psalms 145:11-13
They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom,
And talk of Your power,
To make known to the sons of men His mighty acts,
And the glorious majesty of His kingdom.
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
And Your dominion endures throughout all generations.
h4438. מַלְכוּת malḵûṯ; or מַלְכֻת malkuth; or (in plural) מַלְכֻיָּה malkuyah; from 4427; a rule; concretely, a dominion: — empire, kingdom, realm, reign, royal.
AV (91) - kingdom 51, reign 21, royal 13, realm 4, empire 1, estate 1;
royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom, sovereign power
Dan 2:44
And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever
2 Pet 1:11
Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
g0932. βασιλεία basileia; from 935; properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively): — kingdom, + reign.
AV (162) - kingdom (of God) 71, kingdom (of heaven) 32, kingdom (general or evil) 20, (Thy or Thine) kingdom 6, His kingdom 6, the kingdom 5, (My) kingdom 4, misc 18;
royal power, kingship, dominion, rule not to be confused with an actual kingdom but rather the right or authority to rule over a kingdom of the royal power of Jesus as the triumphant Messiah of the royal power and dignity conferred on Christians in the Messiah's kingdom
a kingdom, the territory subject to the…
Gospel of salvation vs the gospel of the kingdom – Self Governing
Romans 14:17
Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
See Strongs definition of righteousness, peace and joy in Olive Tree’s Strongs.
The Gospel of the Kingdom Notes - Week 2
Where
Matthew 6:9-10 9 In this manner, therefore, pray:
Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.
10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.
Luke 17:20-21
The Coming of the Kingdom
(Gen. 6:5—8:22; 19:12–14)
Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, "The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you."
Col 1:25-21
of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God, the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints. To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.
Christ in you! Matt 4:17 – what is in your hand.
4 kinds of government – civil, church, family and personal
When - Now - (Earl Paulk & Kingdom Now…. Urged transforming society now rather than waiting until Christ’s return… poor character. Personal/family/look what it did to the church).
2 Corinthians 6:1-4
Marks of the Ministry
We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For He says: "In an acceptable time I have heard you,
And in the day of salvation I have helped you." Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed. But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses,
Chronos vs kairos time
John 7:6 6 Then Jesus said to them, "My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready.
Matt 4:16-17. ….The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned."
From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
Isaiah 60:1-3
The Gentiles Bless Zion
Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you.
For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people;
But the LORD will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you.
The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.
The question is, what is in your hand?
Matthew 6:9-10 9 In this manner, therefore, pray:
Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.
10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.
Luke 17:20-21
The Coming of the Kingdom
(Gen. 6:5—8:22; 19:12–14)
Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, "The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, 'See here!' or 'See there!' For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you."
Col 1:25-21
of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God, the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints. To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.
Christ in you! Matt 4:17 – what is in your hand.
- Kingdom is the place where a king rules and reigns.
- Rule = to control or direct; exercise dominating power, authority, or influence over; govern: or… to decide or declare judicially or authoritatively; decree:
- Reign - the period during which a sovereign occupies the throne. royal rule or authority; sovereignty. Dominating power or influence
4 kinds of government – civil, church, family and personal
- Start with the foundation
- Think starting about your life
- Thoughts, words, actions, decisions, judgments….
- Understand Luke 19:17 principle…. Faithful in little then faithful in much.
- 1 Thess 5:12 & 21 – know those who labor among you and prove all things.
- 2 Tim 2:2 the same entrust to faithful men
- Family
- Qualifications for Church government – 1 Tim 3:5 for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?
- Ephesians 5 – 6 – Family relationships between Church government and warfare scriptures.
- 1 Pet 3:7 – husbands dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered. (see 1 Pet 2 – Submission to government, masters/employers, wives submission to your husband.
- All of these deal with our personal response.
- We cannot control what they do, but we can control how we respond to their actions/words.
- Obey lawful orders.
- Wives – helpers (Gen 2:18) also used of 1 Chron 12 & 15 referring to God helping David …. Helpers in war, God helped the Levites as they moved the ark of the covenant. John 14:26… Holy Spirit helper will teach us all things, bring things to our remembrance. 15:26 Jesus speaks of the Holy Spirit Helper who is also the spirit of truth.
- Church & Civil government
When - Now - (Earl Paulk & Kingdom Now…. Urged transforming society now rather than waiting until Christ’s return… poor character. Personal/family/look what it did to the church).
2 Corinthians 6:1-4
Marks of the Ministry
We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For He says: "In an acceptable time I have heard you,
And in the day of salvation I have helped you." Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed. But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses,
Chronos vs kairos time
John 7:6 6 Then Jesus said to them, "My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready.
Matt 4:16-17. ….The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned."
From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
Isaiah 60:1-3
The Gentiles Bless Zion
Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you.
For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people;
But the LORD will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you.
The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.
The question is, what is in your hand?
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