2. Mark 1:15 (NIVUK) “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”

3. Kingdom OT prophesies fulfilledOT prophesies fulfilled Miraculous birth | Sinless lifeMiraculous birth | Sinless life Betrayed | Crucified | Rise againBetrayed | Crucified | Rise again Defeat sin and death | Eternal relationshipDefeat sin and death | Eternal relationship Leave the Holy SpiritLeave the Holy Spirit Ascend | ReturnAscend | Return

4. Kingdom Kingdom of GodKingdom of God 68 times in 10 different NT books68 times in 10 different NT books Kingdom of HeavenKingdom of Heaven 32 times exclusively in Matthew32 times exclusively in Matthew InterchangeableInterchangeable “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven’” – Matthew 19:23 “Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God” – Matthew 19:24

5. Kingdom or Church? Church – 2 referencesChurch – 2 references Matthew 16:18 & Matthew 18:17Matthew 16:18 & Matthew 18:17 Not a competitionNot a competition When the church grows, the Kingdom is extendedWhen the church grows, the Kingdom is extended When the Kingdom grows, the church should tooWhen the Kingdom grows, the church should too Church is the where God’s rule and reign are worked out in practiceChurch is the where God’s rule and reign are worked out in practice “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself” – John 12:32 (NIVUK)

7. Evangelism – a process not an event Great Commission: “Go and make disciples of all nations…” – Matthew 28:19Great Commission: “Go and make disciples of all nations…” – Matthew 28:19 2 questions– how and where are we going?2 questions– how and where are we going? We all have Circles of InfluenceWe all have Circles of Influence

8. Boss Suppliers Clients Customer s Immediate Extended School Teachers Sports & Clubs Media Acquaintances Contacts

9. Key Questions Who am I in relationship with that doesn’t know Jesus?Who am I in relationship with that doesn’t know Jesus? Which specific individuals?Which specific individuals? - Pray for them by name Set priorities/goals/objectivesSet priorities/goals/objectives - Where have I time to invest in others? - Is my life an example in everything I do? “Whatever you do in word or deed…” – Colossians 3:17 - Who or what resources could help me?