Preaching Ministry of Jesus
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With Authority
With Authority
If there was ever one who preached with authority it was Jesus! (Mt7:28-29)
28 When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching; 29 for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as their scribes.
Though, man then, and even man today question His preaching, and question His authority (Mt21:23)
23 When He entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to Him while He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?”
Jesus spoke with authority, authority that was proven in His words (Mt28:18)
18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
The authority of His preaching the Kerux (Greek) was purposed
*Insert Kerux slide here* - already saved on computer uses all three words (stop and discuss them a little before moving on)
This is not the start of the preaching ministry, but it was the start of it in Galilee. The reason we will see in our passage today.
The preaching, the proclamation was vital then and the same preaching is just as vital today.
The preaching was about the kingdom of God
The preaching included repentance
Let us look together at the verses of our focus today
14 Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
What do you see, what do you notice, what sticks out to you?
I. Preached: Kingdom of God
I. Preached: Kingdom of God
Jesus preached the kingdom of God, in other places, other versions it says the kingdom of heaven, they are interchangeable, lets look at what it is, and when it is.
Let’s start with a question and then will see if our answers line up with the scripture.
What is the kingdom of God?
First, the kingdom was foretold by Daniel (Dan2:44, 7:13-14)
44 “In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which will never be destroyed, and that kingdom will not be left for another people; it will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, but it will itself endure forever.
What do we learn about the kingdom from (v.44)?
God will set up the kingdom
It will never be destroyed, it will endure forever
13 “I kept looking in the night visions, And behold, with the clouds of heaven One like a Son of Man was coming, And He came up to the Ancient of Days And was presented before Him. 14 “And to Him was given dominion, Glory and a kingdom, That all the peoples, nations and men of every language Might serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion Which will not pass away; And His kingdom is one Which will not be destroyed.
Who will have dominion over the kingdom? Where did the dominion come from? Why was this kingdom given?
Son of man will have dominion
He has it because the ancient of Days gave it to Him
Why given? So that all men of every language might serve Him.
More interrelated points, concepts about the Kingdom of God
God’s rule, kingship, sovereignty over the kingdom is recognized
(Insert a slide with the word basileia-GK on it)
It means royal power, kingship, dominion, rule not to be confused with an actual kingdom but the right or the authority to rule over a kingdom - Thayer
The rule is spiritual in nature (Jn18:36; Rom14:17)
36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm.”
What do you see, learn about the kingdom from this passage?
It is not of this world
It is not of this realm, but what does that mean?
17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
What do we learn about the kingdom here?
It is righteousness, peace and joy
It is in the Holy Spirit
Now we are looking that the kingdom is not physical, a place on a map with borders, but it is spiritual in nature, but it is still manifested and visible today, isn’t it? If you think so, how?
The kingdom of God is manifested in the church today (Mt16:18; Col1:13; 1The2:12)
18 “I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.
But wait, that is not fair to pull just that verse is it?
16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.
What is the kingdom built on?
13 For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,
If we are rescued from something, and transferred to something, then the something has to already exist right?
1Th
12 so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
And we are called to walk in a manner worthy in what? The kingdom and glory!
Kingdom of God is present and has future element too (Mt25:34; 1Cor15:50, 2Tim4:18 and 2Pt1:10-11)
34 “Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
21 nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or, ‘There it is!’ For behold, the kingdom of God is in your midst.”
After the inescapable judgment in Mt25, we have this too look forward too.
50 Now I say this, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.
We get to inherit it for it is imperishable!
18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
We will be delivered safely to His heavenly kingdom, just like Paul
And don’t want to leave Peter and his words out either
10 Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; 11 for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.
The kingdom of God is presently found wherever the sovereignty of God is accepted (in the heart of man)
The Kingdom of God is manifested today in the Church; the church that came into being on Pentecost
we could go on more and ore about the elements of the kingdom of God, but this message is entitled the preaching ministry of Jesus and is the message the same today.
Kingdom will be culminated with the coming of the Lord (2Pt3:10-13; Mt7:21-23; 2Pt3:13-
II. Preaching the kingdom today?
II. Preaching the kingdom today?
The kingdom will hae
Is preaching the kingdom of God still necessary today?
Yes, of course it is look at some examples
Philip preached the kingdom (Act8:12)
12 But when they believed Philip preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, men and women alike.
Paul preached the kingdom in many ways
Challenges (Act14:22)
22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.”
With reasoning and persuading (Act19:8)
8 And he entered the synagogue and continued speaking out boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God.
Wherever Paul went he preached the kingdom (Act28:30-31)
2 When he had gone through those districts and had given them much exhortation, he came to Greece.
23 When they had set a day for Paul, they came to him at his lodging in large numbers; and he was explaining to them by solemnly testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to persuade them concerning Jesus, from both the Law of Moses and from the Prophets, from morning until evening.
2 When he had gone through those districts and had given them much exhortation, he came to Greece.
30 And he stayed two full years in his own rented quarters and was welcoming all who came to him, 31 preaching the kingdom of God and teaching concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all openness, unhindered.
Act
In the Epistles, Paul preached the kingdom and the nature, etc. of the kingdom
Nature of the kingdom (Rom14:17)
17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
We touched on that one before but it fits here, doesn’t it?
Spoke of those who would not inherit the kingdom (1Cor6:9-10; also can see Gal5:21; Eph5:5)
9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.
What do we know from these verses about those who will not inherit the kingdom?
Kingdom will one day be presented to the Father! (1Cor15:24-26)
24 then comes the end, when He hands over the kingdom to the God and Father, when He has abolished all rule and all authority and power. 25 For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.
26 The last enemy that will be abolished is death.
death has to be overcome for the kingdom is imperishable and flesh and blood cannot enter into it
50 Now I say this, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.
We are kingdom dwellers right now! (Col1:13)
13 For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,
As kingdom dwells, might we live worthy of it (2Th1:5)
5 This is a plain indication of God’s righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering.
We may suffer for the kingdom and in the kingdom now, but it is for a kingdom that cannot be shaken
12 in order that they all may be judged who did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in wickedness.
28 Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe;
Why can the kingdom not be shaken?
It is a spiritual kingdom built on faith, on the rock, on preaching of John, Jesus and the Apostles
Paul was not alone, Peter stressed how we can have abundant entrance into the kingdom too (2Pt1:10-11)
10 Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; 11 for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.
*Time permitting; take a few minutes on the proof of the how, vv.3-9
John, Jesus proclaimed the kingdom of God was at hand (Mk1:4, 14-15)
4 John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Mk1:
14 Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
The prophesy of the prophets was about to be manifested (ref: Dan2:44, 7:13-14 which we already looked at)
The Good news to John, the Good news to Jesus was the kingdom was at hand, it was near, it was coming. To us the Good News it has been manifested through Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit (Mt28:18, Eph1:20-22; 1Pt3:22)
18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
Kingdom, rule, authority given to Jesus, poured out on Pentecost
20 which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
22 And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church,
and then
21 Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
We know our entrance by God’s grace, through faith brings us to the point of salvation!
The preaching ministry of Jesus proclaimed
The coming rule, reign of God as foretold by the Prophets like Daniel
It proclaimed the time is now fulfilled!
Because of the fulfillment people are called to repent, and to believe
So if you are fully submitted to the rule, reign of Christ in your life and obedient to Him because of your submission then you are a kingdom dweller right now and there is no better news then the Good News about the kingdom of God.
