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Kingdom of God Lesson 1

Kingdom of God Lesson 1. 2016 Sunday 9:30am Adults ’ Bible Class Series:. ABOUT THE. Introduction. A. Format 9:30am - song and prayer 9:35am - lesson 10am - discussion 10:30am group prayer and dismissal. B. Lessons 1 . Overall Kingdom of God timeline 2. Rebellion of Lucifer

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Kingdom of God Lesson 1

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  1. Kingdom of GodLesson 1 2016 Sunday 9:30am Adults’ Bible Class Series: ABOUT THE

  2. Introduction A. Format • 9:30am - song and prayer • 9:35am - lesson • 10am - discussion • 10:30am group prayer and dismissal

  3. B. Lessons 1. Overall Kingdom of God timeline 2. Rebellion of Lucifer 3. The Fall of Man 4. Patriarchs and Kingdom of Israel 5. Features of Kingdom of God in Israel 6. Coming of the universal Kingdom of God (Daniel 2 & John the baptist) 7. The church as the Kingdom of God 8. Which church is acceptable by God 9. The Kingdom of God is within you - reign, not realm 10. Features of Kingdom Living (sermon on the mount) 11. Kingdom of Heaven

  4. C. Discussion questions • This is the main focus which will drive home the point • 2 questions each class

  5. Overall Kingdom of GodTimeline The Beginning Rebellion in Heaven The Kingdom of Israel The Church The kingdom of heaven

  6. 1. The Beginning “I am the Alpha [Beginning, First] and the Omega [End, Last]...who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty” Revelation 1:8; 21:6; 22:13 Finite mind cannot comprehend infinity

  7. 1. The Beginning “I am the Alpha [Beginning, First] and the Omega [End, Last]...who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty” Revelation 1:8; 21:6; 22:13 Finite mind cannot comprehend infinity X God, by definition must always exist

  8. 1. The Beginning “I am the Alpha [Beginning, First] and the Omega [End, Last]...who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty” Revelation 1:8; 21:6; 22:13 Finite mind cannot comprehend infinity X “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God” Psalm 90:2

  9. 2. Rebellion in Heaven The story of Lucifer’s fall is described in two key chapters—Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14. Lucifer before his rebellion, was a high and exalted angel. Lucifer and his sympathizers were striving to reform the government of God. Then there was war in heaven. The loyal angels prevailed; and Lucifer and his sympathizers were expelled from heaven. 1. The Beginning

  10. 3. The Kingdom of Israel Period of Perfection - Man was made in God’s image and lived in God’s garden. The Fall of Man - the problem of Sin. Genesis 3 is the background of the rest of the Bible. The Promise to Abraham (Genesis12:1–3, 7). The Birth of the Nation of Israel through Abraham (Genesis 15:1-2; cf. 12:1-3). For the next fifteen hundred years, God used and protected this nation, preparing the world for His Son to come through the lineage of Abraham. 1. The Beginning 2. Rebellion in Heaven

  11. 4. The Church as the Kingdom of God Vision of Nebuchadnezzar’s 4 kingdoms – Babylon to Roman empires in Daniel 2 Daniel 2:44 And in the days of those kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed, nor shall the sovereignty thereof be left to another people; but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever. 1. The Beginning 2. Rebellion in Heaven 3. Kingdom of Israel

  12. Vision of Nebuchadnezzar’s 4 kingdoms – Babylon to Roman empires in Daniel 2 Head of Gold Babylonian Empire (BC 606-538) Breast and Arms of Silver Medo-Persian Empire (BC 538-330) Belly and Thigh parts of Brass Grecian Empire (BC 330-30) Legs of Iron Roman Empire (BC 30) 1. The Beginning 2. Rebellion in Heaven 3. Kingdom of Israel

  13. 4. The Church as the Kingdom of God Daniel 2:44 And in the days of those kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed, nor shall the sovereignty thereof be left to another people; but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever. Mark 9:1 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. 1. The Beginning 2. Rebellion in Heaven 3. Kingdom of Israel

  14. 5. The Kingdom of Heaven The kingdom will be culminated with the coming of the Lord - When Jesus delivers the kingdom to God - 1Corinthians 15:24 It will be the new heavens and new earth described in 2 Peter 3:13, Revelation 21:3 It will be experienced only by those in the church who are submitting to God's will - Matthew 7:21-23, 2 Peter 3:13-15a John 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 1. The Beginning 2. Rebellion in Heaven 3. Kingdom of Israel 4. The Church

  15. Discussion Questions Overall Kingdom of God timeline In your groups, share more information on these kingdoms. Which kingdom do you think is best? End at 10:30am with a prayer. 1. The Beginning 2. Rebellion in Heaven 3. Kingdom of Israel 4. The Church 5. Kingdom of Heaven

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