Topic
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