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The Gospel of the Kingdom

References on what Jesus proclaimed, the kingdom of heaven, and on the faith he lived. Every Scripture reference on these pages links to the passage, so you can read it for yourself.

"And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people." Matthew 4:23

  1. One-page handout

    What They Heard in Galilee

    What Jesus taught as he went from town to town: how he taught on the road, ten teachings of the gospel of the kingdom with a key verse for each, and where to read more.

    Prints on a single page.

  2. Questions and answers

    Seven Questions About the Kingdom

    Seven questions asked about the kingdom of heaven: what it is, what the prophets promised, what Jesus taught, whether it is here now, how to enter, sin and forgiveness, and who belongs. Each is answered from what Jesus taught in Matthew.

    Each question opens with a short answer, then the passages behind it.

  3. Reference sheet

    The Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven

    Matthew read as five books: the five great discourses, the life told between them, and the people and commands around them.

    Tap a chapter on the map to jump to it, and highlight every parable or mighty work.

  4. Study page

    The Faith of Jesus

    Not only faith in Jesus, but the faith of Jesus: how he trusted his Father, prayed, sought the Father's will, and served others, drawn from the Gospel of Matthew, with one thing to try this week.

    Pairs with Seven Questions About the Kingdom: what he taught, and how he lived it.