Kingdom of God
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Read Jesus’ ministry against Israel’s first-century crisis, examining covenant judgment, prophetic warnings, and the historical setting of his proclamation.
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Does Luke 17 place God’s kingdom within individuals or among Jesus’ hearers? Examine the wording, audience, and context behind the translation debate.
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Why did Jesus eat with sinners? Explore table fellowship, social boundaries, repentance, and the kingdom setting of these Gospel encounters.
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Explore Matthew 6:19–34 on treasure, divided loyalty, and anxiety, following Jesus’ argument about trust and seeking God’s kingdom.
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Read Matthew 5:1–20 as the opening of the Sermon on the Mount, exploring the Beatitudes, kingdom identity, and Jesus’ language of fulfillment.
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Follow Matthew 3:13–4:17 from Jesus’ baptism through wilderness testing to kingdom proclamation, and explore the narrative’s connections with Israel.
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What is the gospel in its biblical setting? Explore royal proclamation, Jesus’ resurrection, and the life of allegiance the apostolic message calls forth.
