Kingdom of God

Jesus' central theme

God's rule breaking into the world in Jesus, proclaimed in the parables and shown in the miracles. It is not a geographical place, but God's reign that begins in the heart and will be complete when Christ returns.

Jesus' central theme

The 'kingdom of God' is the No. 1 topic of Jesus' preaching: God's reign breaking into the world, starting in people's hearts.

Small now, immense later

In the parables, the Kingdom is a mustard seed and yeast: it starts out unnoticeable and keeps on growing.

Did you know?

• 'The kingdom of God is in your midst', present and future at the same time. Luke 17:21

Where to read in the Bible

• Mark 1:15
• Matthew 13

Connections

• linked to Jesus of Nazareth · stated in the text · Mark 1:15
• linked to The Sower · stated in the text · Mark 4:11
• linked to The Mustard Seed · stated in the text · Matthew 13:31
• linked to The Wheat and the Weeds · stated in the text · Matthew 13:24
• linked to The Hidden Treasure · stated in the text · Matthew 13:44

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