Based on Alive-O 8: Term 3, Lessons 2-8 Kingdom Lessons Based on Alive-O 8: Term 3, Lessons 2-8 Refer to Teacher’s Book pp. 185-243 This presentation can be used to introduce the above lessons or to consolidate learning when the lessons have been completed.

One of Jesus’ greatest priorities was to teach people about the Kingdom of God.

Jesus spent a lot of time thinking of ways to teach people about God’s Kingdom. He was always searching for ways to explain it.

He would often say, the Kingdom of God is like this thing or that thing… a mustard seed a lighted lamp yeast in dough

He told many original stories about this Kingdom and what it was like… a sower who went out to sow seed a woman who lost a coin a father whose son had left home

In how Jesus lived his life, the things he did - feeding people calming the storm healing people Jesus showed people the Kingdom of God already happening among them.

Wherever people related to each other in a truly creative way, in love, justice and peace, it showed the Kingdom of God in action here on earth.

For example, when people work together for the good of everyone for the good of their surroundings the Kingdom of God has come.

The Kingdom of God is not one particular place The Kingdom of God is not one particular place. It is anywhere and everywhere, at any time.

When Jesus spoke about the Kingdom of God, he challenged people to create relationships based on love, making the Kingdom a reality in the here and now.

Thy Kingdom come on earth as it is in Heaven… In the Our Father, we pray for the coming of God’s Kingdom… Thy Kingdom come on earth as it is in Heaven…

Consider… Where do you see the Kingdom of God in the world today? How can you help to make God’s Kingdom come?