STUDY OF THE KINGDOM

Definition: Hebrew-melukah            Greek-basileia

Rule of the King…Where the King rules…Reign of the King…Where the King reigns…Where Dynasty is supreme…Where His majesty is above all others…Where Potentate is preeminent!

Voluntarily choose now to make Him Ruler…Reign…Majesty…Dynasty…Potentate…King of Kings and Lord of Lords…OR be commanded and forced to in His final Kingdom Reign!

Philippians 2:9-11 “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given Him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; An that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

I Timothy 6:15 “Until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: Which in His times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of Kings and Lord of Lord;”

GOD’S KINGDOM                                         SATAN’S KINGDOM

1.     “Kingdom of Heaven”                              1.   Kingdoms of the world

2.     “Heavenly Kingdom”                                 2.   Kingdom of this world

3.     “Kingdom of God”                                    3.   Kingdom of darkness

4.     “Kingdom of our God”                              4.   Kingdom of Satan

5.     “Kingdom of the      Father                        5.   Satan’s kingdom

6.     “Kingdom of their Father”                         6.   His kingdom

7.      “Father’s Kingdom”                                 7.   Kingdom divided

8.     “Kingdom of Christ”                                  8.   Kingdom full of darkness

9.     “Kingdom of Christ and of God”                9.   No kingdom

10. “Kingdom of His dear Son”                          10. Their kingdom

11. “Thy Kingdom”

12. “The Kingdom”

13.  “His Kingdom”

14. “His Kingdom and Glory”

15. “My Kingdom”

16. “Gospel of the Kingdom”

17. “Children of the Kingdom”

18. “Word of the Kingdom”

19. “Everlasting Kingdom”

20. “Kingdoms of our Lord”

21. “Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ”

1.     Matthew 3:2 (John)”Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

2.     Matthew 4:8-8 “The devil taketh Jesus up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth Him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; and saith unto Him, All these things will I give thee, If thou wilt fall down and worship me.”

3.     Matthew 4:17 “From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

4.     Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

5.     Matthew 5:19 “Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, the shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whoseover shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”

6.     Matthew 6:10 “Thy kingdom come.  Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”

7.     Matthew 6:13 “For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”

8.     Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

9.     Matthew 7:21 “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter in the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”

10. Matthew 8:11-12 “And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.  But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into out darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

11. Matthew 9:35 “And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.”

12. Matthew 10:7-8“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.  Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.”

13. Matthew 11:11 “Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”

14. Matthew 12:25 “And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:”

15. Matthew 12:26 “And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?”

16. Matthew 13:11 “Jesus answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.”

17. Matthew 13:19 “When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart.  This is he which received seed by the way side.”

18. Matthew 13:24, 38 “The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one.”

19. Matthew 13:31 “The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:”

20. Matthew 13:33 “The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.”

21. Matthew 13:43 “Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.”

22. Matthew 13:44 “The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.”

23. Matthew 13:45-46 “The kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.”

24. Matthew 13:47 “The kingdom of heaven is lie unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:”

25. Matthew 13:52 “Then said Jesus unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.”

26. Matthew 16:19 “I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

27. Matthew 16:28 “Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.”

28. Matthew 18:1 “At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest  in the kingdom of heaven?”

29. Matthew 18:3 “Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”

30. Matthew 18:4 “Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”

31. Matthew 18:23 “Therefore the kingdom of heaven is likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.”

32. Matthew 19:12 “There be eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake.”

33. Matthew 19:14 “Suffer the little children, and forbid them not,  to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

34. Matthew 19:23 “A rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.”

35. Matthew 19:24 “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.”

36. Matthew 20:1 “For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard.”

37. Matthew 20:21 “Grant that these my tow sons many sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.”

38. Matthew 21:31 “The publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.”

39. Matthew 21:43 “The kingdom of God shall be take from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.”

40. Matthew 22:2 “The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son.”

41. Matthew 23:13 “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!  For ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men:”

42. Matthew 24:7 “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:”

43. Matthew 24:14 “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and the shall the end come.”

44. Matthew 25:1 “Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.”

45. Matthew 25:34 “Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:”

46. Matthew 26:29 “I will not drink henceforth  of this fruit of the vine, unto that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”

47. Mark 12:34 “Thou are not far from the kingdom of God.”

48. Mark 15:43 “Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable counselor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went  in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.”

49. Luke 1:33 “And He shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.”

50. Luke 8:1 “Jesus went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him.”

51. Luke 9:62 “No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”

52. Luke 12:32 “It is the Father’s good to give you the kingdom.”

53. Luke 14:15 “When one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto Jesus, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

54. Luke 16:16 “The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.”

55. Luke 17:20-21 “When Jesus was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, He answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:  Neither shall they say, Lo here! Or, lo there! For the kingdom of God is within you.”

56. Luke 18:29 “There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.”

57. Luke 19:11-12,15 “And as they heard these things he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. 

He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom,

and to return.  When he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these

 servants to be called unto him to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much

every man had gained by trading.”

58. Luke 21:31”So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of

      God is nigh at hand.  Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be

      fulfilled.”

60. Luke 22:29-30 “I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed me.  That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”

61. Luke 23:42-43 “And malefactor said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.  And Jesus said unto him, Verily I way unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.”

62. John 3:3 “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

63. John 3:5 “Jesus answered, Verily verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”

64. John 18:36 “Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world:  If my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.”

65. Acts 1:3 “Jesus shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forth days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:”

66. Acts 1:6-8 “When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?  And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.  But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me…”

67. Acts 14:22 (Paul and Barnabas)“Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”

68. Acts 20:25 “(Paul)”And now behold, I know that all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.”

69. Acts 28:23 “And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging: to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.”

70. Acts 28:31 “Paul, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.”

71. Romans 14:17 “The kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”

72. I Corinthians 4:20 “For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.”

73. I Corinthians 6:9-10 “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God?  Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.”

74. I Corinthians 15:24 “Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.”

75. I Corinthians 15:50 “Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of

      God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.”

76. Galatians 5:21 “They which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.”

77. Ephesians 5:5 “For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.”

78. Colossians 1:13 “God hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:”

79. Colossians 4:11 “These only are my fellow workers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.”

80. I Thessalonians 2:12 “That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory’”

81. II Thessalonians 1:5 “Which is manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:”

82. II Timothy 4:1 “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;”

83. II Timothy 4:18 “And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”

84. Hebrews 1:8 “But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of thy kingdom.”

85. Hebrews 11:33 “Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions.”

86. Hebrews 12:28 “Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

87. James 2:5 “Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?”

88. II Peter 1:11 “For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

89. Revelation 1:9 “I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.”

90. Revelation 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ: and he shall reign for ever and ever.”

91. Revelation 12:10 “And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.”

92. Revelation 16:10 “And his kingdom was full of darkness.”

93. Revelation 17:12 “And the ten horns which thou sawest  are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.”

94. Revelation 17:17 “For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled.”

95. Revelation 20:10, 14-15 “And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.  And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire.  This is the second death.  And whosoever was not found written in the book of life wast cast into the lake of fire.”

96. Luke 19:13 “Occupy(Grk. pragmateuomai=to do the business of the kingdom) till I come.”

97. Matthew 12:29; Mark 3:27 “How can one enter into a strong(Grk. ischuros=robust) man’s house, and spoil(Grk. diarpazo=to snatch away throughly) his goods(Grk. skeuos=vessels, instruments), except he first bind(Grk. deo=fasten, tie) the strong man? And then he will spoil his house.”

98. Matthew 11:12 “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence(Grk. biazomai=to be forced), and the violent(Grk. biastes=forceable) take it by force(Grk. harpazo=snatch away, seize).”