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And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one.”
http://olivetree.com/b2/Zech.14.9.KJV
There must be a King in order for a kingdom to exist. What kingdom are we talking about here? Both kingdoms, kingdom of heaven(in the clouds) and the kingdom of God(in glory). Christ is king and hold dominion over both of these as Lord of Lord – King of Kings.
I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.
And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Dan.7.13,Dan.7.14&version=KJV
Did you catch that “came with the clouds of heaven” moment? Now catch more of these “under the cloud/ in the cloud” “through the sea/in the sea”moments indicating heaven and earth.
1 Corinthians 10:1
Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;”
1 Corinthians 10:2
” And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;”
To confirm, here is the New Testament account:
But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?
And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark.14.61,Mark.14.62&version=KJV
Here is a glimpse of the Kingdom of God (in his glory)as Christ himself is revealed:
For whosoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his glory, and of the Father, and of the holy Angels.
And I tell you of a surety, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God.
And it came to pass about an eight days after those words, that he took Peter and John, and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was changed, and his garment was white and glistered. And behold, two men talked with him, which were Moses and Elijah: Which appeared in glory, and told of his departing, which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
But Peter and they that were with him, were heavy with sleep, and when they awoke, they saw his glory, and the two men standing with him. While he thus spake, there came a cloud and overshadowed them, and they feared when they were entering into the cloud.
And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is that my beloved Son, hear him. And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone: and they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke.9.26,Luke.9.27,Luke.9.28,Luke.9.29,Luke.9.30,Luke.9.31,Luke.9.32,Luke.9.34,Luke.9.35,Luke.9.36&version=GNV
Here Peter have just seen the Kingdom of God which Jesus referred to Eight days ago!
Now this next verse is where we find the kingdom of heaven, which is synonymous with the kingdom of God:
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, and with the voice of the Archangel, and with the trumpet of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Then shall we which live and remain, be caught up with them also in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore, comfort yourselves one another with these words.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Thess.4.16,1Thess.4.17,1Thess.4.18&version=GNV
That is how the Kingdom of Heaven is revealed!
Woe (judgment is coming) to her who is rebellious and defiled, The tyrannical city [Jerusalem]! Her officials within her are roaring lions; Her judges are [as hungry as] the wolves at evening, They leave nothing for the morning.
Her prophets are light, and wicked persons: her priests have polluted the Sanctuary: they have wrested the Law.
Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the Lord, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for I am determined to gather the nations, and that I will assemble the kingdoms to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce wrath: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zeph.3.1,Zeph.3.3,Zeph.3.4,Zeph.3.8&version=GNV
Based on this passage, we can understand how we are to fear God, examine ourselves, and also reverence Jesus. We must become a servant to his word/ voice & recognize him to receive him as Lord as the thief on the cross. Then we may be received in order to enter into the Lord’s Kingdom.
This preaching of the Kingdom of Heaven is until heaven and earth passes away. That event will transition into the arrival of the Kingdom of God.
Remember how the Lord told us the manner in which to pray:
After this manner therefore pray ye, Our father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done even in earth as in heaven.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.6.9,Matt.6.10&version=GNV
Ok, there it is:
And I saw a great white throne, and one that sat on it, from whose face fled away both the earth and heaven, and their place was no more found.
And the sea gave up her dead, which were in her, and death and hell delivered up the dead, which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rev.20.11,Rev.20.13&version=GNV
These are foundational verses to understand the kingdoms.
Recognize how the thief on the cross had the fear of the Lord and accepted Christ as Lord:
But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.
And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke.23.40,Luke.23.41,Luke.23.42,Luke.23.43,Luke.23.46&version=KJV
Romans 14:17
” For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 15:13
” Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Whensoever any man heareth the word of that kingdom, and understandeth it not, that evil one cometh, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart: and this is he which hath received the seed by the way side.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.13.19&version=GNV
And Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou, and preach the kingdom of God.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke.9.60&version=GNV
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and on the earth; Yours is the dominion and kingdom, O Lord, and You exalt Yourself as head over all.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Chr.29.11&version=AMP
But ye shall be named the Priests of the Lord, and men shall say unto you, The ministers of our God: Ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and shall be exalted with their glory.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isa.61.6&version=GNV
I John even your brother and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the Isle called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the witnessing of Jesus Christ.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rev.1.9&version=GNV
John, to the seven churches that are in [the province of] Asia: Grace [be granted] to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being], from Him Who is [existing forever] and Who was [continually existing in the past] and Who is to come, and from the seven Spirits that are before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful and trustworthy Witness, the Firstborn of the dead, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who [always] loves us and who [has once for all] freed us [or washed us] from our sins by His own blood (His sacrificial death)— and formed us into a kingdom [as His subjects], priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the power and the majesty and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rev.1.4,Rev.1.5,Rev.1.6&version=AMP
Let’s be clear, in regards to having dominion of the earth. We will only reign as kings and Priests IN CHRIST with only his authority as Pastors, Bishops, Apostles, Teachers and Prophets. We are to minister under the message of his ministering spirits (from Christ’s kingdom) TO GOD. This is the message regarding the Lord’s Priesthood. Do not believe anything but read, research and reference for yourself from all biblical sources.
Let’s be rooted in truth so we will not fall into traditional church doctrine: we cannot follow any God, but only the One true God by allowing Christ to introduce us to the father!
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. And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.11.11,Matt.11.12&version=KJV
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.11.25,Matt.11.26,Matt.11.27,Matt.11.28,Matt.11.29,Matt.11.30&version=KJV
Okay, here is the foundational teaching which John the Baptist, Jesus himself and also Paul the Apostle preached concerning the gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven:
..just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love He predestined and lovingly planned for us to be adopted to Himself as [His own] children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the kind intention and good pleasure of His will— In Him we have redemption [that is, our deliverance and salvation] through His blood, [which paid the penalty for our sin and resulted in] the forgiveness and complete pardon of our sin, in accordance with the riches of His grace
He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ, with regard to the fulfillment of the times [that is, the end of history, the climax of the ages]—to bring all things together in Christ, [both] things in the heavens and things on the earth. so that we who were the first to hope in Christ [who first put our confidence in Him as our Lord and Savior] would exist to the praise of His glory. In Him, you also, when you heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation, and [as a result] believed in Him, were stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit [the One promised by Christ] as owned and protected [by God]. The Spirit is the guarantee [the first installment, the pledge, a foretaste] of our inheritance until the redemption of God’s own [purchased] possession [His believers], to the praise of His glory. [I always pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son].
And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the hope [the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints (God’s people),
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph.1.4,Eph.1.5,Eph.1.7,Eph.1.9,Eph.1.10,Eph.1.12,Eph.1.13,Eph.1.14,Eph.1.17,Eph.1.18&version=AMP
Now I have applied these things [that is, the analogies about factions] to myself and Apollos for your benefit, believers, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written [in Scripture], so that none of you will become arrogant and boast in favor of one [minister or teacher] against the other. [You behave as if] you are already filled [with spiritual wisdom and in need of nothing more]. Already you have become rich [in spiritual gifts]! You [in your conceit] have ascended your thrones and become kings without us; and how I wish [that it were true and] that you did reign as kings, so that we might reign with you.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Cor.4.6,1Cor.4.8&version=AMP
But [we are different, because] our citizenship is in heaven. And from there we eagerly await [the coming of] the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Phil.3.20&version=AMP
The kingdom was not recognized nor received by tradition nor was it to be.
And when he 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, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke.17.20,Luke.17.21&version=KJV
There will be more details in The Kingdom Part 2. But for now we will cover an overview of the topic.
And hast made us unto our God Kings, and Priests, and we shall reign on the earth. Then I beheld, and I heard the voice of many Angels round about the throne, and about the beasts and the Elders, and there were ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousand thousands, Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was killed, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and praise.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rev.5.10,Rev.5.11,Rev.5.12&version=GNV
The glory of God is to conceal a thing secret: but the King’s honor is to search out a thing. The heavens in height, and the earth in deepness: and the king’s heart can no man search out.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Prov.25.2,Prov.25.3&version=GNV
For Kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and a peaceable life, in all godliness, and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Tim.2.2,1Tim.2.3&version=GNV
We’ll cover where Christ mentions both the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God at times depending on which people he preaches to:
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven…” -Matthew 5:3-12
At that time the disciples came to Jesus saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child, had him stand among them, and said, “I I tell you the truth, unless you turn around and become like little children, (referring to doing the business of your father as Jesus did at 12 years old at Jerusalem) you will never enter the kingdom of heaven! Whoever then humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.18.1,Matt.18.2,Matt.18.3,Matt.18.4&version=NET
Regarding this particular passage, the reference is that a child was Called(Romans 1:6), the child heard the call and responded and followed. They now have to be willing to learn, and then afterward to be taught. To us, Christ is trying to teach us to become Kings and Priests in the Kingdom of heaven first..his authority was given to Adam and Eve to hold dominion over the earth, not dominion over other people. After they fell and a curse was given to all of them, the curse now included a hierarchy in authority as well. As Heaven is his (God’s)throne and earth is his footstool. We will then see Jesus provide insight to those who already believe in him and the kingdom of heaven; direct them to the kingdom of God.
Christ mentions his angels as ministering spirits (Kingdom of God) consistently. He also mentions the Comforter(the Holy Spirit) who will teach us ALL things. They will also minister to us so we will hear the word of the Lord when we learn Christ’s Kingdom message.
How do we know if the messenger is speaking to and for the Lord God?
He/She should be ready to reveal the words he speaks from the Word of God.
Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands, as saith the Prophet, Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: (See Matt 6:10) what house will ye build for me, saith the Lord? or what place is it that I should rest in?
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts.7.48,Acts.7.49&version=GNV
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit (Kingdom) of God dwelleth in you(As Kings and Priests)? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Cor.3.16,1Cor.3.17&version=KJV
Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.”
http://olivetree.com/b2/1John.4.13.KJV
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Pet.1.15,1Pet.1.16&version=KJV
And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve, asked him of the parable. And he said unto them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God(in Spirit): but unto them that are without, all things be done in parables, That they seeing, may see, and not discern: and they hearing, may hear, and not understand, lest at any time they should turn, and their sins should be forgiven them. Again he said unto them, Perceive ye not this parable? how then should ye understand all other parables?
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark.4.10,Mark.4.11,Mark.4.12,Mark.4.13&version=GNV
**Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Heb.12.28&version=KJV
In my understanding, there are various kingdoms which the scriptures refer to regarding Christ’s teachings of both; The Kingdom of Heaven (Grace via Relationship with Christ) as well as The Kingdom of God (via the Spirit and Resurrection) which we are going to be Kings and Priests of.
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Heb.6.4,Heb.6.5,Heb.6.6&version=KJV
The Kingdom of Heaven, which both John The Baptist and Jesus preached, was primarily a message regarding the kingdom relationship with the King of Kings: Christ as the messiah, (whose shoes John stated that he was not worthy of loosening). Also this is a message of Grace, of which Christ came and he represented Grace to the Pharisees and Sadducees before dying for the world, and afterwards resurrecting himself into the Kingdom of God. His bloodshed is to give all them which he called his people, an inheritance in the kingdom; which is to reign with him!
And (John) preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark.1.7,Mark.1.8,Mark.1.9,Mark.1.10,Mark.1.11&version=KJV
Old Testament as well:
I will declare the decree: that is, the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my son; this day have I begotten thee. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the ends of the earth for thy possession. Thou shalt crush them with a scepter of iron, and break them in pieces like a potter’s vessel. Be wise now therefore, ye kings: be learned ye judges of the earth. Serve the Lord in fear, and rejoice in trembling.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ps.2.7,Ps.2.8,Ps.2.9,Ps.2.10,Ps.2.11&version=GNV
Christ taught us how to understand the kingdom of heaven when he revealed how to pray: After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.6.9,Matt.6.10,Matt.6.11,Matt.6.12,Matt.6.13&version=KJV
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.4.23&version=KJV
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.24.3,Matt.24.14&version=KJV
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven(relationship with Christ); but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.7.21,Matt.7.22,Matt.7.23&version=KJV
What do we know about the kingdom?We know the Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of God; both will become one kingdom. Just as the three persons of the Godhead who work as one person, the kingdoms will operate as one. The kingdom of heaven is granted by Grace (via the relationship) through Christ. The kingdom of God in the Spirit man is an inheritance; given by Christ from the Father through immortality(by the power of his resurrection).
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? But seek ye first the kingdom of God(Spirit), and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.6.25,Matt.6.33&version=KJV
Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John.4.21,John.4.22,John.4.23,John.4.24,John.4.25,John.4.26&version=KJV
As we (Believers Only)must first be accepted by him (Christ) and have our relationship with him so that we may join him(Christ) in the coming resurrection (rather we sleep or are alive and remain at his return).
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.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Cor.6.9,1Cor.6.10&version=KJV
And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 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.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark.10.23,Mark.10.24,Mark.10.25&version=KJV
Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Cor.15.50,1Cor.15.53,1Cor.15.54&version=KJV
1 Peter 2:17
” Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.”
http://olivetree.com/b2/1Pet.2.17.KJV
There are different kingdoms spoken of regarding scripture. Let’s look at this one regarding the kingdom of God (in Power).
And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with (resurrection)power.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark.9.1&version=KJV
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, 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. Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. Luke.18.17,Luke.18.18,Luke.18.19,Luke.18.20,Luke.18.21,Luke.18.22,Luke.18.23,Luke.18.24,Luke.18.26,Luke.18.27,Luke.18.28,Luke.18.29,Luke.18.30,Luke.18.31
*Here we see that Jesus has received the Kingdom of God as a child,
And he (Simeon)came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again (Resurrection)of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the GRACE of God was upon him. And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke.2.27,Luke.2.28,Luke.2.29,Luke.2.34,Luke.2.35,Luke.2.36,Luke.2.37,Luke.2.38,Luke.2.40,Luke.2.42,Luke.2.43,Luke.2.44,Luke.2.46,Luke.2.47&version=KJV
And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business? (Kingdom of Heaven: Matt 7:21)And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke.2.48,Luke.2.49,Luke.2.50,Luke.2.51,Luke.2.52&version=KJV
Jesus had already died to the carnal familial nature:
While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.12.46,Matt.12.47,Matt.12.48,Matt.12.49,Matt.12.50&version=KjV
Now we come to the kingdom of heaven (by Grace – Jesus)
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.3.1,Matt.3.2&version=KJV
Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.4.12,Matt.4.17&version=KJV
Notice what he says again:
And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.4.18,Matt.4.19&version=KJV
We as Followers of Christ can only enter and receive his Kingdom of Heaven by following him as we walk in Grace.
To enter the Kingdom of God is beyond our capacity. God alone must allow our spirit man access to that kingdom through Christ’s grace.
The reason being is those entering the kingdom of God have already died to their carnal nature; died from their need for family relationships as Jesus did, died to the need for food; by fasting and prayer.
And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me. And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour. Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.(As Anna the prophetess)
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.17.14,Matt.17.15,Matt.17.16,Matt.17.17,Matt.17.18,Matt.17.19,Matt.17.20,Matt.17.21&version=KJV
So what mindset should we undertake regarding the kingdom of heaven?
Here is the first passage for us:
For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.5.20&version=KJV
But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. Matthew.23.13, Matt.23.14,Matt.23.15
**Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this will we do, if God permit.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Heb.6.1,Heb.6.2,Heb.6.3&version=KJV
That’s where we can see that there is another mindset which does not originate from a religious or carnal mindset regarding the will of God, because he must permit this will to be accomplished according to the maturity (perfection) of the saints.
1 Peter 1:15-23
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear: Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
Who is a Jew?
“But the Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter, whose praise is not from people but from God.” https://ref.ly/Ro2.29;leb
Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done? 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. Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John.18.35,John.18.36,John.18.37&version=KJV
1 Peter 2:4
” To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,”
1 Peter 2:9
” But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:”
For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. Luke.18.25
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt.16.27,Matt.16.28&version=KJV
And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jude.1.14&version=KJV
The armies of heaven, dressed in the finest of pure white linen, followed him on white horses. On his robe at his thigh was written this title: King of all kings and Lord of all lords.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rev.19.14,Rev.19.16&version=NLT
Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom(Us as Kings and Priests)to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all. 1Cor.15.24,1Cor.15.25,1Cor.15.26,1Cor.15.27,1Cor.15.28
And when he 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, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke.17.20,Luke.17.21&version=KJV