It includes and is made up of people from everywhere. (Lk 13:29)
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)
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)
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)
It is not what you have done in the past that keeps you out. Obeying at some point gets you in. If you do not repent and obey, you will be kept out. (Mat 21:28-41)
Kingdom was taken away from those who killed the son and given to a nation who would bear fruit of it. (Mat 21:42-44)
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)
The kingdom is made up of people who would receive it as a child would. You must receive it like a child would. (Mk 10:14)
Trusting in riches make it hard if not impossible to enter the kingdom. (Mk 10:24)
The poor (lowly and afflicted) are blessed because the kingdom is theirs. (Lk 6:20)
The least is the greatest. (Lk 7:28)
The teachings of the kingdom are mysteries to those on the outside, but revealed to those who are His disciples. (Lk 8:10)
If you look back you are not fit for the kingdom. (Lk 9:62)
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)
Can’t see it without being born again. Can’t enter unless you are born of water and the Spirit. (John 3:3-5)
Must go through many tribulations to enter the kingdom. Suffering for it is expected. (Acts 14:22)(2 Thes 1:4, 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)
It appears that 50% of those invited or projected to be there, did not do what it takes to be ready when it was time to enter. Also seem to be speaking of the return of Jesus. (Mat 25:1-13)
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)
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)
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)
The kingdom is to be valued above all and you need to do what it takes to obtain it; at all cost. (Mat 13:44-50)
Those invited to come, made excuses and did not come. (Mat 22:2,3)
Those who are attempting to enter in can be hindered or stopped by the pressure or teaching of others. (Mat 23:13)
God has expectations on how you live your life if you are in his kingdom. (1 Thes 2:12)
God has chosen the poor to be heirs of his kingdom. (James 2:5)
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)
