The Kingdom
Lesson 1: Ageless Kingdom
November 21 & 22, 2020
Acts 1:3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. New International Version
Acts 28:30 For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. 31 He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance! New International Version
Matthew 13:10 The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" 11 He replied, "Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. New International Version
Axum Empire – 840 years
Roman Empire – 503 year reign
British Empire – 331 year reign
American Empire – 243 years old and counting
Jesus is the ancient King of a timeless coming Kingdom
The Ancient Era
Psalm 90:2 Before the mountains were created, before the earth was formed, you are God without beginning or end… 4 A thousand years are but as yesterday to you! They are like a single hour! Living Bible
John 1:1-2 Before anything else existed, there was Christ, with God. He has always been alive and is himself God. 3 He created everything there is—nothing exists that he didn’t make. Living Bible
Psalm 145:13 Your kingdom is a kingdom eternal; you never get voted out of office. God always does what he says, and is gracious in everything he does. The Message
The Expansion Era
Revelation 5:8 And when he had taken it,the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of God’s people. New International Version
Revelation 5:9 And they sang a new song,saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. New International Version
Revelation 5:10 You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.” New International Version
Colossians 1:13 For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, 14 who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins. New Living Translation
Matthew 11:12 And from the time John the Baptist began preaching and baptizing until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people are attacking it. New Living Translation
20 thousand people per day are accepting Christ in China. That’s 7.3 million per year!
16 thousand African Muslims are accepting Christ per day. That’s 6 million per year!
Asian Access Ministries who operate in 16 Asian Countries (not including China) reports 50 thousand people per day are accepting Christ. That’s 18.3 million per year!
The Ruling Era
Revelation 1:7 See! He is arriving, surrounded by clouds; and every eye shall see him—yes, and those who pierced him. And the nations will weep in sorrow and in terror when he comes. Yes! Amen! Let it be so! Living Bible
Philippians 2:9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. New International Version
Daniel 2:44 During the reigns of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed or conquered. It will crush all these kingdoms into nothingness, and it will stand forever. New Living Translation
Jesus isn’t coming to become the president of America! He’s coming to rule the world!
Daniel 7:13 As my vision continued thatnight, I saw someone like a son of man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient One and was led into his presence. New Living Translation
Daniel 7:14 He was given authority, honor, and sovereignty over all the nations of the world, so that people of every race and nation and language would obey him. His rule is eternal—it will never end. His kingdom will never be destroyed. New Living Translation
Revelation 21:24 The nations will walk in its light, and the kings of the world will enter the city in all their glory. 25 Its gates will never be closed at the end of day because there is no night there. 26 And all the nations will bring their glory and honor into the city. New Living Translation
Revelation 21:27 Nothing evil will be allowed to enter, nor anyone who practices shameful idolatry and dishonesty—but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. New Living Translation