There is a time for the invitation to come in. Compared to a supper. Those invited did not come; so He sends out his servants to bring in the disabled and poor from the streets and bushes. Wants his kingdom full; so there seems to be a certain number that constitutes full? People need to be compelled to come. (Lk 14:15-24)
Everyone is pressing into it. Seems to come with some type of effort or difficulty to get in. (Lk 16:16)
You cannot see it or observe it’s coming. So it is not Jesus’ second coming. It will not appear and it is not a place. It is within or among people. (Lk 17:20,21)
The kingdom can be both received and entered. Little children or those like, make up the kingdom and it must be received like a child to enter it. (Lk 18:16, 17)
You can reason and persuade people about the things of the kingdom. There are many things (parts? dynamic? characteristics? rules? laws? ways?) of the Kingdom. It must be different than the common way of living. (Acts 19:8)
Jesus encouraged us not to worry about the things we need; but to seek the Kingdom and righteousness and you would have them. What is seeking kingdom? Jesus taught about the kingdom so part of seeking it would be to know the principles and laws of this kingdom and do them. (Mat 6:24-34)
It is a mystery. Those outside of it will not understand it. If those outside will turn, they will have sins forgiven, (turning seems to mean turning away from their sins.) Once sins are forgiven, they are in and the mystery of the kingdom is revealed. (Mk 4:11)
Trusting in riches make it hard if not impossible to enter the kingdom. (Mk 10:24)
The kingdom can be preached and it was Jesus purpose to preach it where he was sent. (Lk 4:43)
The teachings of the kingdom are mysteries to those on the outside, but revealed to those who are His disciples. (Lk 8:10)
It can come near a city or area and the city can receive or reject it. If it is rejected there is some type of judgment put on the city. (Lk 10:9-12)
If you seek the Kingdom all the things you need in life will be provided to you. (Lk 12:22-37)
Can’t see it without being born again. Can’t enter unless you are born of water and the Spirit. (John 3:3-5)
People who live in certain types or actions or lifestyles will not inherit it. It can be inherited. (1 Cor 6:10, Ga 5:21)
The poor can be rich in faith, thus inheriting the kingdom. (James 2:5)
There is need for repentance because of the kingdom coming. (Mat 3:2, 4:17)
Poor in spirit (humble); the kingdom is theirs. (Mat 5:3)
Those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness; the kingdom is theirs. (Mat 5:10)
Those teaching the commandments are great; those who teach otherwise and break them are the least in the kingdom. (Mat 5:19)
In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus taught his disciple to pray for God’s kingdom to come, thy will be done. God’s will being done establishes His kingdom on the earth. (Mat 6:10, Lk 11:2)
Doing God’s will establishes entry into His Kingdom, not just acknowledging his lordship. Even moving in His power does not mean you have or will enter it. You can’t do lawless things and be in the kingdom (Mat 7:21-23)
The kingdom started with John the Baptist and it suffered violent attack and those who great zeal and commitment took the kingdom by force. (Mat 11:13)
Be diligent so your entrance into the kingdom will be sure. So it seems that those who are not are on shaky ground. (2 Peter 1:11)
Those who endure will receive a kingdom, like the one Jesus received; part of His. (Lk 22:28-30)
It is hard for the rich to enter it. You can give up or leave things for the kingdom and if you do you will get more than you gave in this life and get eternal life. (Lk 18:25-30)
Demons being cast out by the Spirit of God is an indication that the kingdom has come upon us. (Mat 12:28)
Hidden things are meant to be revealed and secrets come to light. (Mk 4:22)
The more you hear the more you will hear. (Mk 4:24,25)
The poor (lowly and afflicted) are blessed because the kingdom is theirs. (Lk 6:20)
Having a noble and good heart causes bearing fruit in the Kingdom. (Lk 8:15)
Healing the sick came with teaching or preaching about the kingdom. (Lk 10:9, Mat 9:35)
Casting out demons comes with the kingdom. (Lk 11:20)
If you seek the Kingdom all the things you need in life will be provided to you. (Lk 12:22-37)
If you give to the poor, there is treasure set aside in the heavens that cannot be stolen or diminished. (I believe that it is distributed to us now and maybe later as well.) (Lk 12:33)
Must go through many tribulations to enter the kingdom. Suffering for it is expected. (Acts 14:22)(2 Thes 1:4,5)
The kingdom is not rules and rituals, but righteousness (actions), peace (state of existence) and joy (somehow connected to the Holy Spirit.) (Rom 14:17)
His servants are given different amounts of resources to be responsible for and are held accountable to put them to work. Those who are faithful are given responsibility to rule over many things and have joy. Those who do not increase what was given to them are cast out and have regret and anguish. (Mat 25:14-30)
For those who increased what God gave to them, he is going to give more. He will also take it away from those who don’t. (Mat 25:14-30)
God rewards those who took care of people who could not take care of themselves. He punishes those who do not. (Mat 25:31-41)
Doing God’s will establishes entry into His Kingdom, not just acknowledging his lordship. Even moving in His power does not mean you have or will enter it. You can’t do lawless things and be in the kingdom (Mat 7:21-23)
God has given his keys to his disciples and it comes with the power to bind and loosen things in heaven and earth. (Mat 16:19)
Humbling yourself makes you great. (Mat 18:4)
God can forgive all; but holds us accountable to do likewise or we will be tormented. (Mat 18: 23-35)
It comes along with salvation, strength, power and accuser being cast down. (Rev 12:10)
If you are in the kingdom, you have been delivered from the power of darkness. The opposite would be true also, if you are not in the kingdom you are under the power of darkness. (Col 1:13)
God has expectations on how you live your life if you are in his kingdom. (1 Thes 2:12)
Demons being cast out by the Spirit of God is an indication that the kingdom has come upon us. (Mat 12:28)
The kingdom would come with power during the lifetime of those hearing Jesus’ talk about it. (Mk 9:1) (Lk 9:27,28)
Jesus sent others out to preach the kingdom and they had the sick be healed while preaching it. (Lk 9:1-3)
Healing the sick came with teaching or preaching about the kingdom. (Lk 10:9, Mat 9:35)
Casting out demons comes with the kingdom. (Lk 11:20)
There is power associated with the kingdom. (1 Cor 4:19)
When the accuser is cast down, salvation, strength, power and the kingdom have come. (Rev 12:10)
In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus taught his disciple to pray for God’s kingdom to come, thy will be done. God’s will being done establishes His kingdom on the earth. (Mat 6:10, Lk 11:2)
Healing, casting out demons and healing comes with preaching the kingdom. (Mat 10:7)
God has given his keys to his disciples and it comes with the power to bind and loosen things in heaven and earth. (Mat 16:19)
It comes along with salvation, strength, power and accuser being cast down. (Rev 12:10)
Jesus will sit on the throne of David. (Lk 1:32)
Jesus is going away and will return sometime after he receives His kingdom. (Lk 19:11)
His kingdom is not from this world. It does not say it is not coming to this world. (Jn 18:36)
The end will come when Jesus has put all authority under Himself and then He will deliver the Kingdom to the Father. (1 Cor 15:24-28)
If you are in the kingdom, you have been delivered from the power of darkness. The opposite would be true also, if you are not in the kingdom you are under the power of darkness. (Col 1:13)
