Matthew 9:35
[ The Harvest Is Plentiful, the Laborers Few ] 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 affliction.
Why does Jesus proclaim "gospel (i.e. good news) of the kingdom?" It seems like I hear mostly of the good news of my own salvation. I begin to wonder for what purpose I might be saved for.
Devotional Reading:
Acts 8:12
But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Acts 8:11-13 (in Context)
Devotional Reading:
Acts 8:12
But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Acts 8:11-13 (in Context)
Devotional Question:
Why do we always sing about a "King" at Christmas? What good is a new king if you haven't the foggiest idea about his wonderful new kingdom?
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
"Gospel" and "Good News" are often used interchangeably in the Bible.
In the days of “kings” when a very important message came from the King, a person called a “Herald” would proclaim a message to all the people! There was hardly any more exciting or important news in a kingdom... than news of a new King for this kingdom! Yet, Jesus did more than merely demonstrate his power over a physical world (which he created Colossians 1:3-23) ... he brought news of a whole new kingdom altogether! This indeed is unprecedented Good News!
Still Curious?? Maybe the kingdom study is getting old? Do your own investigation of each addendum to the words "Gospel" and "Good News"...
- of the kingdom of God
- of the grace of God
- of the glory of Christ
- of peace through Jesus Christ
- word of the Lord
- of fulfilled promise
- of God
- of his Son
- about Jesus
- of your salvation
