The Coming of Christ’s Kingdom
Text: Mark 8:36-9:1
Introduction:
I. The Jews during the days of Jesus’ life here on earth
was looking for a kingdom. They were expecting the
Christ to deliver them from the Roman’s and set up a
glorious earthly kingdom.
II. The premillennialist today is looking for Christ to
come and set up an earthly kingdom. Read from the
book “The Basis of Premillennialist Faith” by…
III. Jesus in our text gives a clue as to when the kingdom
will be established.
IV. Today, I would like to notice some things about this
kingdom.
Body:
I. Statements made by Old Testament prophets.
A. Daniel 2:44
B. Daniel 7:13-14
C. Isaiah 2:2-4
II. Statements made by John the Baptist.
A. Matthew 3:1-2
III. Statements made by Jesus.
A. Mark 9:1 – future
B. Matthew 16:18-19
1. Church and kingdom refer to the same
organization.
2. Future
3. How many?
a. The kingdom – My church not kingdoms,…
b. Ephesians 4:4-6; Ephesians 1:22023.
C. John 18:36
1. The nature of the kingdom
D. Luke 24:44-47 (a fulfillment of Isaiah 2)
IV. The beginning of the kingdom.
A. The fulfilling of Jesus’ prophecy.
1. Mark 9:1
2. Luke 24:49
3. Acts 1:8
4. Acts 2:1-4
B. Statements made after Pentecost.
1. Colossians 1:13
2. Revelation 1:9
V. Who is the King?
A. 2 Samuel 7:12
B. Psalm 110:4 (both King and priest at same time)
(Hebrews 6:20-7:1)
C. As King, He has all authority.
Conclusion:
I. We have seen that the kingdom of Christ is a spiritual
kingdom that began on the first day of Pentecost after
the death and resurrection of Christ.
II. The question is now how can I become a member of this
kingdom?
A. John 3:5
B. Acts 2:36-38, 41
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