2. Jesus came to establish a Kingdom
Royal lineage (Luke 1:31-33; Matt 1:1, 16; 2 Sam 7:12-13)
Born to be King (Matt 2:1-2; cf. Gen 49:10; Num 24:17; John 18:37)

3. His Kingdom differed from the expected kingdom
Not earthly (John 18:36)
No boundaries (Acts 1:6-8; cf. 2:36-39
Not political (Matt 20:21-23; Mark 9:33-35; Matt 18:1-4)

4. His Kingdom was promised
Forever (2 Sam 7:12-13; cf. Matt 16:16-18; 1 Tim 3:15; 1 Pet 2:5; Matt 28:20)
Ruled from Heaven (Psa 110:1; cf. Mark 16:19; Acts 2:33; Rom 8:34; Col 3:1; Heb 10:12; 1 Pet 3:20-22)
During Rome’s dominance (Dan 2:44)

5. Forgiveness of Sin: Salvation!
Faith in Jesus Christ through the Gospel
John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:9-10; Mark 16:16; Heb 11:6
Repent or turn from sins
Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31
Confess faith in Christ
Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10
Be immersed in water
Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21
Live in obedient faith
Heb 5:8-9; 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10