The Greatness of the Kingdom I Love The kingdom belongs to the Lord (Acts 20:28; Matt. 16:18) The kingdom is the church (Matt. 16:18-19; Col. 1:13) The kingdom is the dwelling of God (Eph. 2:18-22; 1 Ti. 3:15) The kingdom is the saved (Acts 2:47; 20:28; Eph. 1:7; 5:23) The kingdom needs to mean as much to me as it does to God (cf. Eph. 5:23-33)! God is always contemplating it (Isa. 49:14-16) God is always cherishing it (Psa. 17:8; Zech. 2:8) God is always close to it (Deut. 6:8; Isa. 49:16)

The Joys of the Kingdom I Love I must want the very best for His kingdom (Acts 20:18-19, 31; 2 Cor. 2:4; 11:28-29; Phil. 3:18; 1 Thess. 3:9-10; Heb. 6:9) I must give my very best for His kingdom (Matt. 6:33; 1 Thess. 1:3; 2:4-12; 1 Cor. 15:58; 2 Pet. 1:10; 3:14; Rom. 12:1) I must value the very best of His kingdom (Matt. 13:44; cf. Psa. 137:1-6) The authorized ways of His church bring the highest joy (Acts 8:39; 15:31; 16:34; Philippians) The authorized worship of His church brings the highest joy (John 4:23-24; Acts 16:25; Psa. 122:1)

The Blessings of the Kingdom I Love The blessing of Jesus’ friendship (John 15:13-15) Our friend is our Savior (1 John 4:14; 2:1-2; Tit. 1:4; 2:13; 3:6) Our friends is our King (1 Tim. 1:17; 6:15; Rev. 17:14) The blessing of Jesus’ deliverance From the devil (1 Pet. 5:8-9; 2 Tim. 2:26) From temptations (1 Cor. 10:13; 2 Pet. 2:9) From sin (Col. 1:13; Heb. 1:3) The blessing of Jesus’ rewards Blessed with an abundant life on this earth (John 10:10) Blessed with an eternal reward in heaven (1 Cor. 15:24)

Are You in His Kingdom? Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 8:24 Repent of your sins and turn to God – Luke 13:3 Confess your faith in Jesus – Matthew 10:32 Be immersed into Christ – Acts 22:16 God will forgive all of your sins – Acts 2:38 God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 God will enroll you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Serve Him faithfully in His kingdom – Hebrews 12:28