The Attributes of God

God’s Kingdom

1. The Nature of God's Kingdom
- Spiritual Realm: God's Kingdom is not of this world. Jesus said, My kingdom is not of this world (John 18:36). It is a spiritual
realm where God reigns supreme.
- Righteousness, Peace, and Joy: Romans 14:17 states, For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of
righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
- Already and Not Yet: The Kingdom is both present and future. Jesus proclaimed, The kingdom of God has come near (Mark 1:15), yet we also pray, Your kingdom come (Matthew 6:10).

Questions:
1. How can we experience the spiritual aspects of God's Kingdom in our daily lives?
2. In what ways do righteousness, peace, and joy manifest in your life?
3. How do you balance the already and not yet aspects of God's Kingdom?

2. The King of the Kingdom
- Jesus as King: Jesus is the King of Kings. Revelation 19:16 declares, On His robe and on His thigh He has a name written:
KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
- Servant Leadership: Jesus exemplified servant leadership. Mark 10:45 says, For even the Son of Man did not come to be
served, but to serve.
- Authority and Power: Jesus has all authority. Matthew 28:18 states, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to
Me.

Questions:
1. How does recognizing Jesus as King influence your daily decisions?
2. What are practical ways to emulate Jesus' servant leadership?
3. How can believers exercise spiritual authority in their lives?

3. The Citizens of the Kingdom
- Born Again: Entry into the Kingdom requires being born again. John 3:3 states, Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the
kingdom of God unless he is born again.
- Ambassadors for Christ: Believers are called to be ambassadors. 2 Corinthians 5:20 says, We are therefore ambassadors
for Christ.
- Living by Kingdom Values: Citizens live by the values of the Kingdom, such as love, humility, and forgiveness.

Questions:
1. What does being born again mean to you personally?
2. How can you effectively serve as an ambassador for Christ in your community?
3. Which Kingdom values are most challenging for you to live out, and why?

4. The Expansion of the Kingdom
- Great Commission: The Kingdom expands through the Great Commission. Matthew 28:19-20 instructs, Go and make
disciples of all nations.
- Parables of Growth: Jesus used parables like the mustard seed to illustrate Kingdom growth (Matthew 13:31-32).
- Empowered by the Holy Spirit: Acts 1:8 promises, You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.

Questions:
1. How can you participate in the Great Commission in your daily life?
2. What lessons can be learned from the parables about the growth of the Kingdom?
3. In what ways have you experienced the empowerment of the Holy Spirit?

5. The Fulfillment of the Kingdom
- Eternal Reign: God's Kingdom will be fully realized in eternity. Revelation 11:15 proclaims, The kingdom of the world has
become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ.
- New Heaven and New Earth: Revelation 21:1 describes the new creation, Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth.
- Victory Over Evil: The Kingdom's fulfillment includes victory over all evil. 1 Corinthians 15:24-25 states, Then the end will
come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power.

Questions:
1. How does the promise of God's eternal Kingdom give you hope?
2. What are your thoughts on the new heaven and new earth?
3. How can the assurance of victory over evil impact your faith journey?

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