The Gospel of the Kingdom: Luke 4:43-44
“43) But He said to them, “I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, for I was sent for this purpose.” 44) So He kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea.” Luke 4:43-44
Jesus preached a unique message. It was called “The Gospel of the Kingdom.” This phrase is used extensively throughout the for gospels.
Other synonyms phrases might include “the Kingdom of God”, “the Kingdom of Heaven”, “Sons of the Kingdom”, “the Kingdom of His Beloved Son”, and even “the Kingdom of Light.”
The whole subject is fascinating and shrouded with a bit of mystery. I see these uses of the word “kingdom” being different from the kingdom of Israel or the coming Millennium Kingdom when Jesus comes back and rules on earth for 1,000 years as spoken about in Revelation 20.
There is no way I can develop this amazing subject in this short format, but possibly I can persuade you to launch into your own deep study. Caution: when properly understood and embraced this subject will be life changing!
Let me try to summarize a few components of the Gospel of the Kingdom and what is sometimes referred to as “kingdom living.”
First, it is based on the work of Jesus Christ to redeem humanity.
Second, those who become sons and daughters of the kingdom are called to live by faith and embrace all the promises of God.
Third, kingdom living includes living in the authority of Jesus Christ and His dominion over this present world. (That’s a huge subject of which I am just now beginning to understand and embrace.)
Fourth, the gospel of the kingdom includes the indwelling ministry of the Holy Spirit and living by His power.
Finally, the kingdom of light is comprised of all born-again and Spirit filled believers who live in stark contract to the kingdom of darkness over which Satan himself rules. There is tension and conflict between these two kingdoms.
My daily pursuit is to walk in kingdom truth, life, power, blessings, identity, calling and mission. Citizenship in the kingdom of God is a “now reality” and comes with manifold benefits, blessings, promises and responsibilities.
The gospel as preached by Jesus is the foundation of kingdom living. The balance of the New Testament adds depth and meaning to kingdom living during this present life and beyond into eternity.
As an obvious side note, the message Jesus preached was accompanied by amazing signs and wonders. The Gospel of the Kingdom includes an invitation into supernatural living based on the promises of God and the walk in the Spirit. Kingdom living is a journey of faith way beyond mundane human existence based on naturalism.
I trust this short introduction of “the Gospel of the Kingdom” sparked your curiosity. Jesus came and preached this amazing message.
Seek to understand, live and walk in the full benefits of kingdom citizenship in your daily life. It means you must “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” in order to have all these things added unto you! (See Matthew 6:33-34)
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“43) But He said to them, “I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, for I was sent for this purpose.” 44) So He kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea.” Luke 4:43-44
Jesus preached a unique message. It was called “The Gospel of the Kingdom.” This phrase is used extensively throughout the for gospels.
Other synonyms phrases might include “the Kingdom of God”, “the Kingdom of Heaven”, “Sons of the Kingdom”, “the Kingdom of His Beloved Son”, and even “the Kingdom of Light.”
The whole subject is fascinating and shrouded with a bit of mystery. I see these uses of the word “kingdom” being different from the kingdom of Israel or the coming Millennium Kingdom when Jesus comes back and rules on earth for 1,000 years as spoken about in Revelation 20.
There is no way I can develop this amazing subject in this short format, but possibly I can persuade you to launch into your own deep study. Caution: when properly understood and embraced this subject will be life changing!
Let me try to summarize a few components of the Gospel of the Kingdom and what is sometimes referred to as “kingdom living.”
First, it is based on the work of Jesus Christ to redeem humanity.
Second, those who become sons and daughters of the kingdom are called to live by faith and embrace all the promises of God.
Third, kingdom living includes living in the authority of Jesus Christ and His dominion over this present world. (That’s a huge subject of which I am just now beginning to understand and embrace.)
Fourth, the gospel of the kingdom includes the indwelling ministry of the Holy Spirit and living by His power.
Finally, the kingdom of light is comprised of all born-again and Spirit filled believers who live in stark contract to the kingdom of darkness over which Satan himself rules. There is tension and conflict between these two kingdoms.
My daily pursuit is to walk in kingdom truth, life, power, blessings, identity, calling and mission. Citizenship in the kingdom of God is a “now reality” and comes with manifold benefits, blessings, promises and responsibilities.
The gospel as preached by Jesus is the foundation of kingdom living. The balance of the New Testament adds depth and meaning to kingdom living during this present life and beyond into eternity.
As an obvious side note, the message Jesus preached was accompanied by amazing signs and wonders. The Gospel of the Kingdom includes an invitation into supernatural living based on the promises of God and the walk in the Spirit. Kingdom living is a journey of faith way beyond mundane human existence based on naturalism.
I trust this short introduction of “the Gospel of the Kingdom” sparked your curiosity. Jesus came and preached this amazing message.
Seek to understand, live and walk in the full benefits of kingdom citizenship in your daily life. It means you must “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” in order to have all these things added unto you! (See Matthew 6:33-34)
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
