(Part 1). So when you pray, "Thy kingdom come," you should mean, "Father, come, reign in my life. Undoubtedly, the most well-known prayer in Scripture is often called the Lord’s Prayer where Jesus gave instruction on how to pray in Matthew 6:9-13. We will also learn that very soon God’s Kingdom will make sure that God’s will is done on earth.​—See Endnote 22. Unlike Mark 8:38, which refers to a time when Jesus will come "in the glory of his Father with the holy angels," the event referred to here is just a glimpse of the kingdom of God. How will the Kingdom make sure that God’s will is done on earth? Even in this life because the kingdom has come, we can be"transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory" ( 2 Cor 3:18). He will judge the lowly [or, poor] with fairness.” (Isaiah 11:2-4) Would you want your king to be like that? The mind sciences and many “new age” type religions and beliefs use this Scripture to say that everyone has God within them. All human rulers eventually die, but Jesus will never die. And we have discussed what God’s will is for humans and for the earth. (Acts 2:33) God’s government will rule over the earth from heaven. This booklet contains the incredible, never-before-told story of how God’s Kingdom will be established over all nations! As we will learn, these events have already happened. What did he pray for? 14. In fact, John 3:16 says: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.”. Well, it is first of all, an understanding that God has promised a kingdom, that He is Himself a sovereign king, and that in His incarnation and in His saving workHis death, burial, and resurrection-Jesus has inaugurated a kingdom, a kingdom that is not yet fully consummated. What happened in heaven when Satan was thrown out? God’s Kingdom would win and become the only government ruling over the earth. What will I eat? Since Satan and his demons were thrown out of heaven, there has been more suffering on earth. Because of the ransom, all faithful humans will be able to live forever in Paradise. Thy kingdom come; we pray that Satan's kingdom may be destroyed; and that the kingdom of grace may be advanced, and that the kingdom of glory may be hastened. And this kingdom will not be passed on to any other people. The phrase, “kingdom of God,” refers to God’s reign or rule. 6:10). He is more powerful than all human rulers put together. 22 Jesus taught his disciples to pray: “Let your Kingdom come.” So it was obvious that God’s government would come in the future. And they have struggled with imperfection and sickness.  |  What is this kingdom, and whendoes it come? This is the gospel we must preach. He does everything he can to cause trouble, pain, and suffering all over the earth. What has the Kingdom already done? Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Jesus taught us to pray, “Your kingdom come. When we pray for God’s kingdom to come, we may not see the results, but we can be sure that they will come. The prayer is that God’s kingdom will come to earth and that God’s will be done on earth as is the case in heaven. The Kingdom idea reminds us that God is the expert in life, and God’s guidance can never lead anyone astray. What Can the Bible Teach Us? So being "in the kingdom" equals "the kingdom coming" and is a future event. Alistair Begg teaches that only the Spirit can create authentic faith, enabling men and women to submit to Christ as their eternal King. Actually, it should come as a relief to realize that you and I aren’t in the business of building God’s kingdom. Jesus got angry and told them to let the children come to him. Why do we need God’s Kingdom to rule over the earth? Our task is to submit our will to the will of the one who created all life. "Truly, I say to you…" may mean that Jesus is giving an oath. In that sense, God’s kingdom has arrived, and we have been brought into that kingdom as believers. When they die, they are resurrected to life in heaven. Let your Kingdom come. How God’s Kingdom Will Come – The Untold Story!. 19, 20. Copyright © 2020 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. In this sense, inevitably we have to speak, regardless of what may be the specifics of our biblical eschatology, we would we all have to understand that we are right now living in … Hold sway in my heart. After Jesus was made King in 1914, he threw Satan out of heaven and down to the earth. 18 How will God’s Kingdom take over the rulership of the earth? That hasn't happened yet. 4. How do we know that Jesus did not become King when he was on earth or immediately after he was resurrected? “The kingdom of God is within you,” is interpreted as all of God's power and truth are built into you. Share 5 Forty days after his resurrection, Jesus returned to heaven. 6:10; Luke 11:2). (Revelation 11:15) That’s why the Bible calls God’s Kingdom a “heavenly Kingdom.”​—2 Timothy 4:18. The signs of the Kingdom of God in the tradition are that the blind will see, oppressed will go free, the captives will be released, good news for the poor and that the day of the Lord's favor is proclaimed. Jesus began to rule as King in that year. Finally, the kingdom of God is not always recognized. Does the Kingdom mean all this to the world? So we can  be sure that Jesus and the 144,000 will understand not only how we feel but also the problems we have to deal with. For example, consider Psalms 103:19: “The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.” You can hear the basic meaning of the word kingdom as rule.It doesn’t mean that his kingdom rules over his realm; it means that God’s reign or rule governs all things. When fully set up, however, the Kingdom will also include an earthly visible phase. James and John understood it to mean Christ's future reign when they asked for special positions in the kingdom. 8. 10 Jehovah cares for us so much that he has arranged for humans to rule with Jesus. There are at least three reasons. What does Daniel 2:44 tell us about God’s Kingdom? Actually, it should come as a relief to realize that you and I aren’t in the business of building God’s kingdom. 13 The Bible describes the joy of the faithful angels after Satan and his demons were thrown out of heaven. Unlike a physical kingdom, Christ’s kingdom is directly tied to His rule and reign in the hearts of His people. He is fair and compassionate. This information is mostly hidden from modern mainstream Christianity. What will it do in the future? The concept that seeking God's kingdom is a means by which to promote earthly comfort is an erroneous preaching present in certain evangelical circles, and is referred to as the prosperity gospel. When God’s Kingdom rules the earth, nobody will get sick or die and all humans will honor God’s name. If the kingdom of God consists of all of the universe over which God reigns, why would anyone announce that the kingdom of God was near or about to come to pass. What does this mean? Just as Jesus used parables to teach, he used a phrase that the people of that time could understand. Second, it tells us that God’s Kingdom would last forever and never be replaced by another government. What is this kingdom, and when does it come? 6 The Bible says that Jesus is greater than any human king because he is “the one alone having immortality.” (1 Timothy 6:16) All human rulers eventually die, but Jesus will never die. So to pray that the kingdom will come is to pray that His kingdom will grow as we pursue our witness to Jesus, and live lives of salt and light. 6:10). What does it mean to participate in the kingdom of God? We pray for the kingdom to take hold on the planet; governments and institutions, judicial systems and media. Likewise, praying, “Thy Kingdom come,” means we earnestly yearn for God’s reign to be established throughout the whole earth and over every human being. 18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. No, it does not. 21. So to pray … Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." Your kingdom come, your will be done, on … We're not there yet. 16 The prophecy at Daniel 2:44 says: “In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. The phrase ‘Kingdom of God’ (also ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ or ‘Kingdom of Light’) appears more than 80 times in the New Testament. Praying, “Thy Kingdom come,” means we desire for His sovereign rule over our lives here on earth, as we submit to His authority and yield to His control in every aspect of our existence. It’s the gospel we must embrace to have a place in the kingdom, and it’s the gospel that compels us to live righteously from hearts that long to please God. It’s easy to think of the Kingdom of God as a physical place. Jehovah would first establish his government and make Jesus its  King. If we notice, Jesus mentioned two things about His kingdom. Jesus is able to do more good than any human ruler could. God’s purpose for creating human beings is for them to ultimately become members of His family and live with Him forever in His eternal Kingdom. Almost, well, like good news! No, it does not. And third, there would be war between God’s Kingdom and the governments of this world. He will not judge by what appears to his eyes, nor reprove [or, counsel] simply according to what his ears hear. Why is Jesus the best choice to be King of the Kingdom? More Information . In that sense, God’s kingdom has arrived, and we have been brought into that kingdom as believers. "And he said to them" likely means the entire section is a summary of a longer conversation. Order or Read Now 13. (Revelation 20:1-3) Eventually, nobody will get sick or die. Luke recorded this same instruction from Jesus in his Gospel: “And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. He came proclaiming the good news that God's Kingdom would come and restore all things (Acts 3:19-21). The 144,000 are faithful Christians whom God has chosen “to rule as kings over the earth” with Jesus. Who are the 144,000? The Kingdom of God is not an actual location. We will learn what God’s Kingdom is, what it will do, and how it will make God’s name holy. How God’s Kingdom Will Come – The Untold Story!. In this sense the kingdom of God is his present rule in your life—the exercise of his sovereign authority to save and protect and provide and guide. Transcript. Jesus’ disciples are to seek the kingdom as the most valuable of possessions and the Father gives the kingdom to them (Matt 6:33; 13:44-46; … We read: “Be glad, you heavens and you who reside in them!” (Revelation 12:12) There is now total peace and unity in heaven because everyone there is doing God’s will. Before the final war, called the war of Armageddon, the demons will mislead “the kings of the entire inhabited earth, to gather them together to the war of the great day of God the Almighty.” Yes, human governments will fight against God’s Kingdom.​—Revelation 16:14, 16; see Endnote 10. The Kingdom of God is the realm where God reigns supreme, and Jesus Christ is King. Mark Buchanan. What Is God’s Kingdom? (Revelation 22:1-3) The Kingdom will sanctify God’s name. If we are to understand the kingdom of God, we must know what the kingdom of God is. All of them are expressing the desire that God’s reputation grow on earth, that people accept God’s reign and desire to do his will. What do we need to know about God’s Kingdom? Almost, well, like good news! The Lord’s Prayer does not say, “Thy kingdom come in heaven.” Paul said that Jesus feels for us, he can “sympathize with our weaknesses,” and he “has been tested in all respects as we have.” (Hebrews 4:15; 5:8) The 144,000 also know what it’s like to be human. (b) What will we learn in the next chapter? Believers can rejoice in having passed from death into life and in the abiding presence of the Spirit of God. Undoubtedly, the most well-known prayer in Scripture is often called the Lord’s Prayer where Jesus gave instruction on how to pray in Matthew 6:9-13. “He will judge the lowly [or, poor] with fairness.”​—Isaiah 11:4. So, John preached the kingdom of heaven, the kingdom of God. Verse 10 describes two very important events. 23. The concept that seeking God's kingdom is a means by which to promote earthly comfort is an erroneous preaching present in certain evangelical circles, and is referred to as the prosperity gospel. 11 Jesus taught his disciples to pray for God’s will to take place in heaven. One thing is certain: to pray it apart from all the courage you can muster would be failing to understand what you are praying. It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it alone will stand forever.” What does this prophecy teach us about God’s Kingdom? Banish all alien allegiances. What is the name of the final war between God’s Kingdom and the governments of this world? 6:10) Wesley writes that in this prayer, we implore, "May Thy kingdom of grace come quickly, and swallow up all the kingdoms of the earth!" 7 Bible prophecy says that Jesus will be a fair and compassionate King: “The spirit of Jehovah will settle upon him, the spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the spirit of counsel and of mightiness, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Jehovah. Most of these references occur in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.While the exact term is not found in the Old Testament, the existence of God’s Kingdom is expressed similarly in the Old Testament. Well, it is first of all, an understanding that God has promised a kingdom, that He is Himself a sovereign king, and that in His incarnation and in His saving work—His death, burial, and resurrection-Jesus has inaugurated a kingdom, a kingdom that is not yet fully consummated. Thy Kingdom come. (Read Psalm 37:10.) 6, 7. 12 The Bible explains that soon after Jesus was made King of God’s Kingdom, he would go to war against Satan. Unlike Mark 8:38, which refers to a time when Jesus will come "in the glory of his Father with the holy angels," the event referred to here is just a glimpse of the kingdom of God. God’s kingdom was announced by Jesus, and makes its way into the world from that beachhead as individuals give their hearts and lives to Christ . These were bought from among mankind.” (Read Revelation 14:1, 4.) The Bible says  that “man has dominated man to his harm.”​—Ecclesiastes 8:9. The Kingdom of God is life transformed to accord with the will and purpose of a loving God. The concept of a Kingdom of God is not primarily one of space, territory, or politics, as in a national kingdom, but rather one of kingly rule, reign, and sovereign control. 5. Finally, does this passage indicate that if we seek the kingdom of God all the things we worry about will be fixed? We must come, poor and brokenhearted, seeing ourselves rightly, and giving glory to God for His grace. His Kingdom is inaugurated to every heart that accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior of their life. Jesus will be a good ruler because he understands us. But what did Jesus mean when he said: “Let your Kingdom come”? And third, there would be war between God’s Kingdom and the governments of this world. The Kingdom of God is life transformed to accord with the will and purpose of a loving God. The Lord’s Prayer does not say, “Thy kingdom come in heaven.” What does it mean when the Bible says the kingdom of God is within you? How do we know that Jesus will not rule alone? But the full consummation lies ahead. It is useful to remember that, earlier, Jesus had said to the same disciples, “The mystery of God’s kingdom has been entrusted to you” (Mark 4:11). At Armageddon, God’s Kingdom will destroy all the cruel and corrupt human governments. Jesus preached a kingdom and a new world in which “the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, [and] gives it to whomever He will” (Daniel 4:17). The kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God are synonymous. Jesus and the 144,000 understand how we feel and the problems we deal with. Read how God’s Kingdom compares with human governments. But few know how He will do this. The kingdom would not be inaugurated with spectacle or splendor; there would be no great and magnificent leader who staked out a geographical claim and routed the Romans; rather, the kingdom would come silently and unseen, much as leaven works in a batch of dough (see Matthew … The spiritual part will always be invisible to man. 14 But life on earth is very different. This booklet contains the incredible, never-before-told story of how God’s Kingdom … This information is mostly hidden from modern mainstream Christianity. How many will rule with Jesus? God’s will is for humans and for the earth, When Did God’s Kingdom Begin Ruling? Others think it is the church. by David C. Pack Billions await Jesus Christ’s Return to set up the Kingdom of God. How will I have a happy marriage? For th… 18. (a) When did Jesus begin to rule as King of God’s government? So with the great commission comes a cultural commission. He was adamant about driving home this important news. Was Jesus made King as soon as he returned to heaven? "And he said to them" likely means the entire section is a summary of a longer conversation. We're living in the nasty, here-and-now, not the sweet by-and-by. Everyone seems to be preoccupied with these kinds of concerns, but Jesus calmed his disciples by giving them a higher purpose. or 'What shall we wear?' Jesus’ answer was that the kingdom of God was not coming in the manner the Pharisees were expecting. 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