Mark 1:15 (NIVUK)

“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”

Kingdom• OT prophesies fulfilled• Miraculous birth | Sinless life• Betrayed | Crucified | Rise again• Defeat sin and death | Eternal

relationship • Leave the Holy Spirit• Ascend | Return

Kingdom• Kingdom of God• 68 times in 10 different NT books

• Kingdom of Heaven• 32 times exclusively in Matthew

• Interchangeable “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven’” – Matthew 19:23

“Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God” – Matthew 19:24

Kingdom or Church?• Church – 2 references • Matthew 16:18 & Matthew 18:17

• Not a competition• When the church grows, the Kingdom

is extended• When the Kingdom grows, the church

should too• Church is the where God’s rule and

reign are worked out in practice

“And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself” – John 12:32 (NIVUK)

Evangelism – a process not an event

• Great Commission: “Go and make disciples of all nations…” – Matthew 28:19

• 2 questions– how and where are we going?

• We all have Circles of Influence

BossSupplier

sClients

Customers

ImmediateExtended

SchoolTeachersSports &

ClubsMedia

Acquaintances

Contacts

Key Questions • Who am I in relationship with that

doesn’t know Jesus?• Which specific individuals? - Pray for them by name

• Set priorities/goals/objectives- Where have I time to invest in

others? - Is my life an example in everything I

do? “Whatever you do in word or deed…” – Colossians 3:17

- Who or what resources could help me?