1. T H E G O S P E L O F T H E K I N G D O M 2. WHAT IS THE GOSPEL?? HOW DID SOMEONE PRESENT IT TO YOU? 3. The historical use of GOSPEL 4. Gospel of the Greeks? After the Battle of Marathon against Persia was won, Greece sent heralds or evangelists out to proclaim the good news or gospel of their victory to the surrounding cities. 5. Gospel of Caesar? Whenever the great deeds of Augustus were proclaimed, they were presented with the Greek term euangelion, which is translated, good news or, gospel. An inscription that was discovered from the rst century reads, The beginning of the gospel of Caesar Augustus Caesar demanded worship as well as "secular" obedience; not just taxes, but sacrices. Caesar, by being a servant of the state, had provided justice and peace (PAX ROMANA) to the whole world. He was therefore to be hailed as Lord, and trusted as Savior. 6. The Gospel in the Bible The greek word translated as Gospel is: or euaggelion Meaning: Good tidings, good news Gospel (96x) of: The Kingdom (3x) God (7x) Christ or Jesus Christ (9x) Kingdom by itself (130x in NT) Jesus uses it 106 times 7. The Gospel according to MATTHEW - Primary Audience: Jews MARK - Primary Audience: Romans LUKE - Primary Audience: Greeks JOHN - Primary Audience: Unknown, You, people of Asia- Minor The Gospels are a great place on learning how to proclaim the gospel ;) 8. What is the GOSPEL? of the Kingdom of God of Heaven 9. The gospel is the royal announcement that the crucied and risen Jesus, who died for our sins and rose again according to the Scriptures, has been enthroned as the true Lord of the world. When this gospel is preached, God calls people to salvation, out of sheer grace, leading them to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as the risen Lord. -N.T. WRIGHT 10. The Gospel according to Mark 1:14-15 (emphasis mine) Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, "The time is fullled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." 11. The Gospel according to Matthew 9:35 (changes mine) And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every afiction. 12. The Good News of the Kingdom 1. The Gospel according to Jesus: the Kingdom of God is here! 2. not JUST personal salvation from hell, but redemption and restoration of this world from our relationship with sin (kingdom of darkness) and to God (Kingdom of light). 3. TO ENTER: We need to Repent humble ourselves, become like a child, give up our own kingdoms, stop working for salvation and favor from other sources) 4. TO WALK IN IT: We need to believe in the gospel because faith allows us to walk and grow in this Kingdom 13. The Gospel according to Matthew 28:16-20 (changes mine) Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and save souls, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them go to church and be good church members. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." OUR KINGDOM COMMISSION AS DISCIPLES OF THE KING 14. The Gospel according to Matthew 28:16-20 (changes mine) Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and save souls, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them go to church and be good church members. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." OUR KINGDOM COMMISSION AS CITIZENS 15. The Gospel according to Matthew 28:16-20 (emphasis mine) Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." OUR KINGDOM COMMISSION AS CITIZENS 16. TO BE AND CREATE LIFELONG DISCIPLES OF JESUS WAYS, THE KINGDOM WAY OUR GOAL 17. HOW DO WE PROCLAIM THE KINGDOM? 18. APPLICATION PART 2: GOSPEL PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL! GOAL: 5 minutes CREATION (The Beginning) FALL (Reason we need good News) REDEMPTION (Jesus on earth!) RESTORATION (Kingdom vision for individuals and this world) 19. ISSUE THE INVITATION! D O Y O U B E L I E V E T H I S G O S P E L O F J E S U S C H R I S T ? I F S O T O D AY D E C I D E T O F O L L O W H I M ( R E P E N T ) A N D B E L I E V E H I S G O S P E L A N D Y O U W I L L B E S AV E D I N T O T H E K I N G D O M O F G O D . 20. S O M E O N E S A I D , Y E S ! N O W W H AT ? 21. N O W W H AT ? Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." 22. HOW DO WE DO IT? NON-BELIEVER DISCIPLE OF JESUS 23. HOW DO WE DO IT? NON-BELIEVER DISCIPLE OF JESUS 24. DECISION OR PROCESS? BOTH! 25. ONE PATHWAY TO CREATE DISCIPLES B R I D G E + G O S P E L P R O C L A M AT I O N L O O K F O R O P E N N E S S / A C C E P TA N C E , A S K : D O Y O U WA N T T O L E A R N M O R E A B O U T J E S U S ? I N V I T E T O T E A M M E A L / C O F F E E + B I B L E S T U D Y A F T E R 26. APPLICATION PART 1: BRIDGE TO GOSPEL TELL YOUR TESTIMONY (how the God and his Kingdom has impacted your life) GOAL: 5 minutes Keep it simple LIFE BEFORE JESUS, DECISION TO FOLLOW, LIFE AFTER JESUS 27. PARTNER 1 PARTNER 2 28. APPLICATION PART 2: GOSPEL PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM! GOAL: 5 minutes CREATION (The Beginning) FALL (Reason we need good News) REDEMPTION (Jesus on earth!) RESTORATION (Kingdom vision for individuals and this world) 29. PARTNER 1 PARTNER 2 30. PRAYER FOR YOU! 31. BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. http://gcdiscipleship.com/the-secret-to-making-kingdom-citizens/ accessed May 9 2015 at 14:20 2. http://gcdiscipleship.com/what-do-we-mean-when-we-say-the-gospel/ accessed May 9 2015 at 14:20 3. http://ntwrightpage.com/Wright_Paul_Caesar_Empire.pdf accessed May 9 2015 at 14:38 4. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/thepangeablog/articles/unpublished- papers/behind-lukes-gospel-the-roman-empire-during-the-time-of- jesus/ accessed May 9 2015 at 14:40 5. http://odpcec.org/resources/series/2014%20Missions/02022014.html accessed May 20 2015 at 13:15 32. Galatians 3:8 And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, In you shall all the nations be blessed. 33. What did Jesus do? Brought his Kingdom Brought Salvation through faith in Him available for all man Showed Lordship (right to reign) and authority through power over death and sin Brought right to be co-heirs (sons and daughters) of the Kingdom Showed how to live in the Kingdom What will be done? Everything will be put under his lordship and every knee will bow and he will deliver his kingdom to God. 34. The Gospel proclamation is about Gods victorious Kingdom brought by his Son who showed his authority over sin and death with is life, death, and resurrection. He then released his kingdom to his disciples (ie us) empowering us with His Holy Spirit to continue the work of bringing his Good News of the Kingdom to this earth -Me