And he went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God.
Acts 19:8

Paul spent three months in Ephesus “reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God.” He was following our Lord’s example (See the previous post if you missed it.)

We asked the question last time, what would you say if you were asked about the kingdom of God/Heaven (the two are synonymous)?

A great place to start is with the fact that a KINGdom is marked, above all else, by its KING. A collection of citizens and land does not constitute a kingdom. For a kingdom to exist, there must be a monarch—one who rules. Granted, in the case of the royal family in Britain, they reign, but they do not rule. They are ruled by a parliament. In which of Jesus’s teachings about His kingdom did He mention a parliament? None. Why? Because in His kingdom, He not only reigns, He RULES! He is no figurehead. He is the KING!

Remember Jesus’s words in Matthew 28:18, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” All authority belongs to King Jesus. And what did Jesus say after declaring His authority? He issued the Great Commission—which His people are expected to obey.

Speaking about the Kingdom of God/Heaven means talking about King Jesus, and His authoritative lordship over all things. It means submitting to His lordship and calling others to do so as well.