1. The Everlasting Kingdom

2. Prophecy Concerning the Kingdom King descended from Judah & David – (Gen. 49:10; I Chron. 17:11-14; II Sam. 7:12-16) Reign forever (Psa. 89:3-4; Isa. 9:7; Jer. 33:17) Kingdom will stand forever (Dan. 2; 7) – Kings of earth acknowledge (Dan. 4:3, 34-35; 6:26) Jesus, descendant of Judah & David (Matt. 1) – Jesus, the eternal King (Luke 1:32-33)

3. Story of the Kingdom “At hand” (Matt. 3:2; Mark 1:15; Matt. 4:17) – They would see it (Luke 9:27; Matt. 16:28) – “Upon you” (Luke 11:20) – King is here; kingdom is coming (Mark 11:10) Taught through parables (Matt. 13; Luke 8:10) – “Kingdom of heaven” = “Kingdom of God” – “Your kingdom come” (Matt. 6:10) Spiritual (John 18:11, 33-37; II Cor. 10:4)

4. Story of the Kingdom Entrance (Matt. 16:16-19) – Kingdom = church – Born again (John 3:3-5; Rom. 6; Gal. 3:27) – Baptism and obedience (Matt. 28:19-20) – Denied (I Cor. 6:9-10; Eph. 5:5; Gal. 5:19-21) Kingdom begins (Acts 2:37-41 ;Col. 1:13-14) Citizens (Eph. 2:19) – Eternal kingdom, eternal benefits (Philip. 2:20-21)

5. The Kingdom: Two Parts Present on earth Future in heaven (II Tim. 4:18; Acts 14:22) Connection (I Cor. 15:20-26) – Jesus will deliver the kingdom to the Father – Diligent will enter (II Peter 1:11) Cannot be shaken (Heb. 12:2, 18-29; Ex. 19) – Kingdom is everlasting – Let’s be thankful for it

6. End of the world Kingdom now Kingdom to heaven

7. The Kingdom: Two Parts Present on earth Future in heaven (II Tim. 4:18; Acts 14:22) Connection (I Cor. 15:20-26) – Jesus will deliver the kingdom to the Father – Diligent will enter (II Peter 1:11) Cannot be shaken (Heb. 12:2, 18-29; Ex. 19) – Kingdom is everlasting – Let’s be thankful for it

8. The Everlasting Kingdom “Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures throughout all generations.” Psalm 145:13