(Included in the dispensation of the Law)
This short period began with the preaching of John the Baptist, "the kingdom of heaven is near" Matt. 3:2. At the beginning of the ministry of the Lord Jesus, He repeats the story, "Kingdom of Heaven is near," Matt.4:17. And when He sent His disciples, He instructed them to submit news, "Kingdom of Heaven is near" Mat.10:7.
The period of coverage is limited to Israel alone - the disciples are commanded to go to Israel only, Matt.10: 5.6,
God comes only to Israel, Matt.15: 24.
The prophecy that has long presented was arriving at fulfillment
1. From Adam - Gen. 3:15; Set; Noah - Gen.6:8-10
2. Delivered back in the days of Abraham - Gen. 12:1-4
3. Isaac - Gen.17:19.21; Jacob – Gen. 28:10-14
4. Judah – Gen. 49:10; David - 2Sam.7:5-17;
5. Emmanuel or Christ – Is. 9:6; 7:9-14; Matt.1: 20.23
6. Until the seeds arrived - Gal. 3:16,19.
John the Baptist came to prepare the way of the Lord - Matt. 3:1-12
ü Preached about repentance.
ü Announced the coming of the kingdom.
ü Members warning of punishment to come.
The twelve apostles were sent forth to preach the kingdom
à Looking for the sheep astray Israel - Matt. 10:5-10
à Proclaiming the Kingdom
à Performed miracles as a sign to the Jews who ask for signs (1Cor. 1:22).
à The promise is given that before they had finished exploring the town, the Son of Man comes in His Kingdom - Matt.10:23
à Some will not experience death - Matt. 16:28
The response of Israel (Mark. 12:1)
ü They reject the twelve apostles, they persecute the twelve apostles.
ü John the Baptist was killed and;
ü They crucified their King, Messiah, the Son of God, Jesus Christ.
Offer On the day of Pentecost.
ü Through the apostles preached with boldness.
ü The Apostles called for repentance, because they have crucified the king nominally, Jesus (Acts 2:16-22; 3:15,19).
ü The signs and miracles have been given.
ü Those who believe in selling their goods, live together as a "preliminary cicipan kingdom come."
ü Kaaba is the (Jerusalem), center (Acts 2:42-47, 4:32-37)
ü Stephen preached to the nation Israel - Elders and priests (Acts 6). The result: They reject it, kill it. They were blinded to the even number of nations believed Israel had not then God will reconnect with them as a nation and make a new covenant with them and save all of Israel. This is a program delay Kingdom (Rom. 11:25-26; Jer. 31:31, Heb. 8:6-9).
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