Part 6: Heaven in my Heart
16. What did Jesus say was here?
“But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.” Matthew 12:28 For further study see Mark 1:14-15 and Luke 11:12.
17. How did Jesus start many of His parables?
“…The kingdom of heaven is like…” Matthew 13:31 For further study see Matthew 13:11,33,44,45,47,52; Matthew 18:23; Matthew 20:1,2; Matthew 25:1,14; Mark 4:26,30; Luke 8:10; Luke 13:18.
18. What were His disciples told to preach?
“…And say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.” Luke 10:9b For further study see Matthew 10:7 and Luke 9:2.
19. Where is this “kingdom of God” that Christ so often talked about?
“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.” Luke 17:20-21
20. What is the “kingdom of God”?
“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.” Romans 14:17
21. What did Christ say in the Lord’s prayer?
“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.” Matthew 6:9-10
Note: Heaven and earth are two separate places yet we can have the very essence of heaven in our hearts when we ask Christ to abide there.