What are the 3 terms used in regards to kingdom of God.
Kingdom terms are used how many times in the gospels?
108 times
Basileia:
Realm, kingdom, rule.
Jesus’ view of the kingdom of God:
2. Entrance not confined to Jewish participation
The literal kingdom of God is on hold until….
Until Jesus returns to rule & reign
Where is the kingdom?
- wherever believers get together
Kingdom as noted by Stewart:
Are the terms kingdom of God and kingdom of heaven different?
No, they are used interchangeably.
Impact of the kingdom:
Small at first, but entirely different in the end
What forerunner spoke often of this?
John the Baptist
Jesus’ first ministry illustrates:
New life, symbolized by the couple coming together.
The wedding was designed to show something about Jesus’ ministry itself.
How many jars were there?
6 jars.
Each jar held between 16-24 gallons
Significance of first miracle:
TRANSFORMATION had taken place.
Symbolically, shows Jesus’ new ministry would be greater than the old.
Social drinking thoughts:
Jesus came to who first?
Jews first, then gentiles
What stands out about this woman?
She comes alone and is a social outcast
What does John reveal about Jesus at the well?
He is messiah for observant Jews and outcasts
Jesus tells her what?
Things about her past, and that she will never thirst again
The woman at the well perceives what?
Jesus to be a prophet, not messiah yet
Disciples marvel why?
That Jesus would talk with the woman at the well
Boundaries broken at the well:
Racial, social, gender, worship location, source of salvation, contact with sinners, and need.
Christ gave four great revelations at the well:
The woman at the well’s response:
She was a witness of Jesus
God is a spirit as seen in verse 24. What is the highlight of this verse?
To worship him in SPIRIT and in TRUTH.
He is not confined to one location.