31/05/2026
*Verses About The Kingdom of God*
The Kingdom of God is the central message Jesus preached. It’s not a place on a map - it’s God’s rule and reign breaking into earth.
1. *What the Kingdom Is*
- *Luke 17:21* – “The kingdom of God is in your midst.”
_Jesus said it’s not far - it’s near and present._
- *Romans 14:17* – “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
_Kingdom life = right standing + peace + joy by the Spirit._
- *Matthew 6:33* – “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
_Kingdom first, then provision follows._
- *Mark 1:15* – “The time has come… The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”
_Jesus’ first message: The Kingdom is here._
2. *Entering the Kingdom*
- *John 3:3* – “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”
_New birth through Jesus is the doorway._
- *Colossians 1:13* – “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.”
_Salvation = transfer from darkness to Kingdom._
- *Matthew 5:3* – “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
_Humility opens the door._
3. *Power & Authority of the Kingdom*
- *Luke 11:20* – “But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.”
_Where demons fall, the Kingdom has arrived._
- *1 Corinthians 4:20* – “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.”
_Kingdom = demonstration, not just discussion._
- *Matthew 12:28* – “But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.”
_The Holy Spirit is how the Kingdom works now._
4. *Kingdom Priorities*
- *Matthew 13:31-32* – “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed… it becomes a tree.”
_Small beginnings, massive impact._
- *Daniel 2:44* – “In
