{"id":5376,"date":"2024-12-14T15:24:17","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T15:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disciplesofchrist.co.uk\/?p=5376"},"modified":"2024-12-14T15:28:29","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T15:28:29","slug":"the-gospel-of-the-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disciplesofchrist.co.uk\/the-gospel-of-the-kingdom\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gospel Of The Kingdom."},"content":{"rendered":"<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-5376-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/disciplesofchrist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-Gospel-Of-The-Kingdom.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/disciplesofchrist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-Gospel-Of-The-Kingdom.mp3\">https:\/\/disciplesofchrist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-Gospel-Of-The-Kingdom.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p><strong>Repentance and Kingdom.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, <strong>\u201cRepent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.<\/strong>\u201dThis is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: \u201cA voice of one calling in the wilderness, \u2018Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.\u2019\u202f\u201dJohn wore a garment of camel\u2019s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region around the Jordan. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. <strong>Matthew 3:1-6.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When Jesus heard that John had been imprisoned, He withdrew to Galilee.Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: \u201cLand of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles\u2014the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death,a light has dawned.\u201dFrom that time on Jesus began to preach, <strong>\u201cRepent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.<\/strong>\u201d <strong>Matthew 4:12-17.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Healing And Kingdom.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the <strong>gospel of the Kingdom<\/strong>, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed\u2014and He healed them.The large crowds that followed Him came from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.<strong> Matthew 4:23-25.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, <strong>preaching the gospel of the Kingdom<\/strong>, and healing every disease and sickness. When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, \u201cThe harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.\u201d <strong>Matthew 9:35-38.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Holy Spirit And Kingdom.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And Jesus knew their thoughts and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: And if satan cast out satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? But if I cast out devils by the <strong>Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God<\/strong> has come unto you.<strong> Matthew 12:25-26,28<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Great In Kingdom.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whosoever, therefore, shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the Kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called <strong>great in the Kingdom of heaven.<\/strong> For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of heaven. <strong>Matthew 5:19-20<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And\u00a0 Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, Except you be converted, and become as little children, <strong>you shall not enter into the Kingdom of heaven<\/strong>. Whosoever, therefore, shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.<strong> Matthew 18:3-4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the <strong>Kingdom of God<\/strong> is greater than he. <strong>Luke 7:28<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prayer And Kingdom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.\u00a0So then, this is how you should pray: \u2018Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. <strong>Your kingdom come,<\/strong> Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from the evil one. For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours. <strong>Matthew 6:5-15.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Believers And Kingdom.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns\u2014and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not worry, saying, \u2018What shall we eat?\u2019 or \u2018What shall we drink?\u2019 or \u2018What shall we wear?\u2019 For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. <strong>But seek first the Kingdom of God<\/strong> and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own. <strong>Matthew 6:25-34.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: \u201cDo not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. As you go, preach this message: \u2018<strong>The Kingdom of heaven is near.\u2019<\/strong> Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. Do not carry any gold or silver or copper in your belts. Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions. Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on. As you enter the home, greet its occupants.If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it; but if it is not, let your peace return to you. And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town. Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town. <strong>Matthew 10:5-15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And I will give unto you the <strong>keys of the Kingdom of heaven<\/strong>: and whatsoever you shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever you shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. <strong>Matthew 16:19<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>And this Gospel of the Kingdom<\/strong> shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. <strong>Matthew 24:14<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the <strong>Kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the <strong>Kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go you and<strong> preach the Kingdom of God<\/strong>. And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God. Luke 9:60,62<\/p>\n<p>Not everyone that says unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of heaven; but he that does the Will of My Father which is in heaven. <strong>Matthew 7:21.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Failing To Enter The Kingdom.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And Jesus looked round about, and said unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the <strong>Kingdom of God!<\/strong> And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again, and said unto them, Children, <strong>how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the Kingdom of God<\/strong>! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God.<strong> Mark 10:23-25<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! <strong>For you shut up the Kingdom of heaven<\/strong> against men: for you neither go in yourselves, neither suffer you them that are entering to go in. <strong>Matthew 23:13<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But Jesus called them unto Him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not: for of such is the <strong>Kingdom of God.<\/strong> Verily I say unto you; Whosoever shall not receive the Kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. <strong>Luke 18:16-17<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you Except a man be born again, <strong>he cannot see the Kingdom of God<\/strong>. Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a man be born of water and the Spirit, <strong>he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God. John 3:3,5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Repentance and Kingdom. In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, \u201cRepent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.\u201dThis is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: \u201cA voice of one calling in the wilderness, \u2018Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.\u2019\u202f\u201dJohn [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"The Gospel Of The Kingdom. - Disciples of Christ","description":"https:\/\/disciplesofchrist.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-Gospel-Of-The-Kingdom.mp3 Repentance and Kingdom. 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