Why/How to Support It?
Why should we support this kingdom?
We would seek refuge.
What is the Lord's Prayer?
A prayer Jesus told his followers use as a format.
Who is the King of God's Kingdom?
Who is Jesus?
When is God's Kingdom ruling?
Since 1914.
What will God's Kingdom accomplish?
Abolish false worship, end human rulership, remove wicked ones, eliminate satan and his goons, eliminate sickness and death, establish peace and security, provide meaningful work, solve environmental issues, and save lives.
How can we support this kingdom?
Seek God first and keep seeking him.
Describe the setting where Jesus told his followers about the Lord's Prayer.
His followers asked, "Are you restoring the kingdom at this time?"
Why would Jesus be the best ruler? Explain.
He cares for people, He taught us how to please God, and he knows what it means to love another.
What are the identifying marks of God's Kingdom?
Wars, earthquakes, poverty, disease, and persecution.
Which one of the issues resolved in God's Kingdom do you look forward to the most?
I look forward to enjoying meaningful work. In the new world, we have to teach others about the truth. While this is something I do currently, I still have to worry about secular issues such as my degree and what I want to be when I grow up. Solving environmental problems is also a huge plus for me because I will get to enjoy the beautiful scenes in nature.
What does it mean to seek God's kingdom first?
It means that we will trust only in God's kingdom to solve man's issues.
Who was the first human ruler?
Who was Nimrod?
What identifying marks can be about the ruler of God's kingdom?
He was chosen by God (Ps 2:6,8). He is an heir of David (Isa 9:6,7). He was born in Bethlehem (Mi 5: 2,4). He was rejected by men (Isa 53:3,5). And he was raised from the dead (Ps 16:10,11).
What do these signs mean for us today?
That soon God's Kingdom will rule the earth.
Which of these blessings can you share with someone you know?
I can share the hope to have meaningful work with classmates that are graduating from high school and worrying about enjoying their jobs.
What steps can we or others take to support this kingdom?
What did Nimrod do and why would it be an ineffective way to rule?
He tried to rule the people under one government when Jehovah wanted them to spread out throughout the entire earth.
Why did Jesus never rule on the earth? Explain.
He was meant to rule in heaven. This is shown in the works he did while on Earth.
What facts can we use to support the evidence that God's Kingdom is in action?
Historians refer to 1914 as a turning point in history due to the violence seen in wars at the time. Over 821 million are starving every year. Since 1900, a survey says we expect about 16 major earthquakes a year. Over 8 million witnesses are preaching in 240 languages in almost 1,000 lands.
How will God go about the resurrection?
God will not put together the same atoms we have before. And he will do this in organized stages. We will not be giving perfect bodies at our resurrection, rather we will grow to become perfect over time.
What are some examples of those who were righteous?
How do King Solomon's word apply to both Nimrod's time and today?
Powerful have always abused their positions because they are imperfect.
How old is Jesus right now?
He is infinite because he was resurrected as a spirit creature.
What scriptural proof can we use to show that the end is near?
(Acts 1:6,7) (Luke 21:31) (Luke 21: 10,11) (Matt 24:14) (Ps 2:2,4, 6-9) (Matt 6:10)
Who will not be able to see this kingdom or benefit from it?
Adam, Eve, Judas Iscariot, and those that sin against the spirit will not be resurrected.