Announcing the Kingdom – Mark’s Gospel, chapter 1, verses 14 and 15
14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 ‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!’
Mark 1:14,15 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Announcing the Kingdom
“At long last it’s coming!”
4 Things that belong to the Kingdom of God:
- There is Someone in control of time and all things. He appoints the time.
- A real kingdom, and it’s near, tied up with this person Jesus.
- It comes with Authority. He calls us to turn around and follow Him (that’s what “repent” means).
- It is about a Person, Who calls us to trust Him (that’s what “believe” means). Belief is more than a mental assent – it is about Him. A community of belief enables belief.
