Where Is the Kingdom of God? - just before Jesus' ascension, the disciples asked Him if He was about to restore the Kingdom to Israel. Jesus focused more on the spiritual dimension of the Kingdom than the political. In His most pointed statement He said, “The kingdom of God is within you.” Some scholars suggest that “within you” should be translated “in your midst” or “within your grasp.” All three options point to the same understanding: The Kingdom of God now is a spiritual reality available to all who will receive it. For now, the Kingdom of God exists wherever the King is. If Christ lives within you, then the Kingdom of God is within you. The only kingdom that will prevail in this world is the kingdom that is not of this world

"Therefore, when they had come together, [the apostles] asked Him, saying, 'Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?'” - Acts 1:6

The Kingdom of God was part of Jesus’ conversation and preaching throughout His three-year ministry. 

But in spite of all Jesus’ teachings about the Kingdom, His disciples were still not clear on what and where it was. 

Just before His ascension, they asked Him if He was about to restore the Kingdom to Israel. 

He didn’t deny their question; instead, He told them that it was not for them to know the date at which God’s Kingdom would be manifest on earth (Acts 1:7).

Jesus focused more on the spiritual dimension of the Kingdom than the political. 

In His most pointed statement He said, “The kingdom of God is within you” - (Luke 17:21). 

Some scholars suggest that “within you” should be translated “in your midst” or “within your grasp.” 

All three options point to the same understanding: The Kingdom of God now is a spiritual reality available to all who will receive it.        

For now, the Kingdom of God exists wherever the King is. 

If Christ lives within you (Galatians 2:20), then the Kingdom of God is within you.

The only kingdom that will prevail in this world is the kingdom that is not of this world.

Recommended Reading:

Luke 19:11

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