Kingdom bible studies

WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD?

~ Matt. 6:10; Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 

~Matt. 10:7; And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand”. 

~ Rev. 11:15; Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!” 

The Bible speaks of a number of kingdoms. The first world empire — the Chaldean Empire often called “Babylon” — was a kingdom. God inspired the prophet Daniel to say to its king, Nebuchadnezzar, “...the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory” (Dan. 2:37). Then there was the kingdom of Israel — the family descended from Israel, which became one of earth’s nations or governments. Nearly all kingdoms involve an ethnic entity (racial group) and their government. The kingdom of Israel under Solomon was a type of the Kingdom of God as well. 

Therefore the Kingdom of God is dual: (1) A GOVERNMENT. A government — or kingdom — is composed of four things: (a) a KING, ruling over (b) people, subjects, or citizens within (c) a definite jurisdiction of territory, with (d) laws and a system of administering them. (2) A FAMILY. As with all kingdoms, the kingdom of Israel was a family of the children of Israel. In respect to the Kingdom of God, it comprises the Family of God — a family into which man may be born, which shall be formed into a RULING or GOVERNING family that shall have jurisdiction over all nations, that is, the whole earth, and, later, the entire universe!

As once written by a notable prophet of God: “What a marvelous mystery! What a glorious destiny! This new nation of holy people is God’s Kingdom. This Kingdom has a King of kings. And there are kings and priests. There are overcomers who rule and reign with Him. There is a bride and Bridegroom. There is a first-fruits, a harvest, and a great gleaning. There are 30 fold, 60 fold, and 100 fold in God's end-time harvest. There are 144,000 who follow the Lamb where-so-ever He goes, and there is an un-numbered multitude standing triumphantly before the throne. There is a Holy City and a Temple. There is a marriage supper attended by Bridegroom, bride, guests, and servants. What else could there be in this Kingdom? A whole lot MORE.. Far than our minds could comprehend. Are YOU READY? If Not, Get ready! Be there!