Kingdom of God.

[Berean]

Matthew 6:33 reads, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

Just what is the kingdom of God?

[TrevorL]

Greetings Berean,

On ‎9‎/‎04‎/‎2018 at 10:04 PM, Berean said:

Matthew 6:33 reads, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

Just what is the kingdom of God?

One definition is found in Daniel 2:44, where it states that in the future Jesus will return and overthrow the present kingdoms of men and replace them with the Kingdom of God upon this earth, and from elsewhere this will last 1000 years. Many prophecies such as Isaiah 2:1-4 reveal the details, where Jesus sits upon the throne of David in Jerusalem, and the remnants of the nations become subject and learn God's ways. Micah 4:1-8 uses the same language and reveals that the nation of Israel will be fully restored and converted and become the first dominion in the Kingdom of God.

Kind regards Trevor

[Retrobyter]

On 4/12/2018 at 5:06 PM, TrevorL said:

Greetings Berean,

One definition is found in Daniel 2:44, where it states that in the future Jesus will return and overthrow the present kingdoms of men and replace them with the Kingdom of God upon this earth, and from elsewhere this will last 1000 years. Many prophecies such as Isaiah 2:1-4 reveal the details, where Jesus sits upon the throne of David in Jerusalem, and the remnants of the nations become subject and learn God's ways. Micah 4:1-8 uses the same language and reveals that the nation of Israel will be fully restored and converted and become the first dominion in the Kingdom of God.

Kind regards Trevor

Shalom, TrevorL.

Actually, the Messiah's Kingdom is not just a mere 1,000 years. Don't forget what Gavri'el (Gabriel) told Miryam (Mary):

Luke 1:30-33 (KJV)

30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. 31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS (Greek: Ieesous, a transliteration of the Hebrew: Yeeshuwa`). 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: 33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

So, His Kingdom is a FOREVER Kingdom! Over the house of Ya`aqov, that is. Paul explained it a little better in 1 Corinthians 15:

1 Corinthians 15:20-28 (KJV)

20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. 21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. 24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. 25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. 27 For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith, all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. 28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.

So, Yeshua` shall have an EMPIRE that puts "all enemies under His feet." Then, when death is truly conquered (i.e., no one will ever die again), then He delivers up the EMPIRE to His Father, while He remains the King of "the house of Ya`aqov for ever."

[Marilyn C]

On ‎9‎/‎04‎/‎2018 at 10:04 PM, Berean said:

Matthew 6:33 reads, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

Just what is the kingdom of God?

Hi Berean,

The Kingdom/rule of God is over all. When the Lord puts down all authority and power then all things will come under Him and He will also subject Himself to God the Father, that God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) will be all in all. (1 Cor. 15: 28)

Whenever you read kingdom, it helps if you read authority, rule.

 Jesus is speaking to the people of Israel who have been promised that they would rule the nations of the world. Jesus is telling them to seek God`s rule, and His righteousness, & not the so called righteousness of the Pharisees. (Luke 12: 31)

As the Body of Christ we seek the Lord for Him to make us like unto Himself. Those pre-cross never had that opportunity. We are most blessed.

regards, Marilyn. 

[Christine]

On 4/9/2018 at 1:04 PM, Berean said:

Matthew 6:33 reads, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

Just what is the kingdom of God?

Hello @Berean,

I hope you will not consider my response to be superfluous, for you have received some good responses already, but in the appendix of my Bible there is a helpful description which may be of use to someone.

The Kingdom (or Sovereignty) of God

1. Has God for its Ruler,
2. It is in heaven over the earth,
3. It is unlimited in its scope,
4. It is moral and spiritual in its sphere,
5. It is inclusive in its character (embracing the natural and spiritual seeds of Abraham, ‘the heavenly calling’, and the ‘Church’ of the Mystery)  hence:-
6. It is universal in its aspect:
7, It is (in its wider aspect) the subject of New Testament revelation;
8. And will be eternal in its duration.

Within the love of Christ our Saviour.

Chris

[Willie T]

Wow.  No one really seems to have any idea what it is....

Edited May 1, 2018 by Willie T

[Manonfire63]

Whose will is being done?  Your will?  Something else's will?  God's will?  The Kingdom of God is where God's will is being done.  We spread the Kingdom of God by Evangelism.  God guided me to the following website: http://kingwatch.co.nz/Kingdom_of_God.htm

 

[gerhard eber]

On 09/05/2018 at 4:24 PM, Manonfire63 said:

The Kingdom of God is where God's will is being done.

Therefore, here is the Kingdom of God, Mark 14:12 - 15:47 Matthew 26:17 - 28:4 Luke 22:7 - 23:56 John 13:1 - 19:42, where God's Will was done in Christ Jesus. 

[Willa]

Luk 17:20  WEB Being asked by the Pharisees when God’s Kingdom would come, he answered them, “God’s Kingdom doesn’t come with observation; Luk 17:21  neither will they say, ‘Look, here!’ or, ‘Look, there!’ for behold, God’s Kingdom is within you.”

[gerhard eber]

On 29/05/2018 at 4:12 AM, Willa said:

Luk 17:20  WEB Being asked by the Pharisees when God’s Kingdom would come, he answered them, “God’s Kingdom doesn’t come with observation; Luk 17:21  neither will they say, ‘Look, here!’ or, ‘Look, there!’ for behold, God’s Kingdom is within you.”

"God’s Kingdom is within you" also translates, "God’s Kingdom is among you”, being Jesus referring to Himself.

King and Kingdom

King

Gospels 14            Chr 11                            LP 7            OT many

King of Israel

Gospels 4              Chr 4                              LP 3            OT 17

King of Jews

MT 4 LP 3     MK 5 LP 5  LK 3  LP 3  JH 5 LP 5    OT 0

Kingdom

MT 10 LP 1   MK 2 LP 0  LK 5  LP 3  JH 0            OT many

Kingdom of My Father

MT 1 LP 1    MK 0          LK 0           JH 0            OT 0

Kingdom of God

MT 5 LP 0     MK 11 LP 2 LK 28 LP 4 JH 3 LP 0    OT 0

Kingdom of Heaven

MT 29 LP 0  MK 0 LP 0  LK 0 LP 0   JH 0 LP 0    OT 0

His Kingdom

MT 3 LP 0     MK 0 LP 0  LK 2 LP 0   JH 0 LP 0    OT 21

My Kingdom

MT 0 LP 0     MK 1 LP 0  LK 1 LP 1   JH 1 LP 1    OT 6

Your Kingdom

MT 2 LP 0     MK 0 LP 0  LK 2 LP 1   JH 0 LP 0    OT8

1 Entry into Jerusalem (x 4)

2 Last Supper (x 1)

3 Trial (x 23)

4 Crucifixion (x 9)

John 1:50 “Nathanial said to Him: Rabbi, You are the Son of God—You, are the King of Israel.” (verse 52: Genesis 28:12)

John 6:15. Jesus' Kingdom is “the Kingdom of my Father” the “Kingdom of Righteousness” and of “Light”; and “not, of this world.”

John 18:36

Ἡ βασιλεία ἡ ἐμὴ οὐκ ἔστιν ἐκ τοῦ κόσμου τούτου·

My kingdom is not of this world:

“the King of the Jews who is born” Matthew 2:1

“Gospel of Kingdom” only Matthew; 2 times before and 1 time after Entry

“children of Kingdom” only Matthew; parable before Entry

“When the Son comes in his Glory … prepare the Kingdom”

“Kingdom of heavens”-- Only Matthew 29 times, one before, and all other incidences after Entry. 

Matthew 23:13 “close the Kingdom of heavens before the people”

“Kingdom of My Father” Matthew 26:9 once = Luke 22:29

“Kingdom of God” Matthew x 6; Mark x 14; Luke x 33; John x 3.

“My Kingdom” Luke 22:30 John 18:36.

“Your koninkryk” Luke 23:42 (Matthew 20:21)

Matthew 2:1 “the King of the Jews who is born”

Conclusion:

Any reference to the Kingdom in reality, happens in the Last Week. 

All mention of the King of the Kingdom in the Last Week, as follows,  

1 Entry (x 4)

2 Last Supper (x 1)

3 Trial (x 23)

4 Crucifixion (x 9)

Question and inference:

Where and when does “the Son come in his Kingdom”?

In his Last Passover of Yahweh SUFFERING AND TRIUMPH! Ever since his Resurrection from the dead the KING the RISEN CHRIST rules on his Eternal Throne in his Heavenly Kingdom "on earth as it is heaven", and the Law of Jesus' Kingdom, is, "Thy will be done; Thy Kingdom come".

Therefore:

"The First Resurrection This The Thousand Years" (Amillennialism), for the Christian is the only future expectancy relevant to the soon Return of Jesus Christ. 

Edited May 30, 2018 by gerhard eber