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The Kingdom of God

His Anointed Words
Jesus’ words were different. The people testified, “No one ever spoke
the way this man does” (John 7:46). His words were touched by the Spirit
of God (John 6:63). They were “gracious” and spoken with authority
(Matthew 7:29; Luke 4:22). As a result, the people gladly heard what He
had to say.

His Mighty Works

The people were amazed as they observed His miraculous healing
and deliverance ministry. As a result, news about Him spread quickly,
and many people came to listen to His message about His Father’s
kingdom (Matthew 4:23–25; 9:33; 13:54; Mark 1:25–28; 2:12; 5:18–20;
Luke 5:24–26; 9:42–43; 11:14–15).

His Beautiful Life
Jesus’ pure life and love for others was well known (Mark 10:16:
Luke 23:4; John 11:35–36). His beautiful life attracted people and opened
their hearts to hear His message.Like Jesus, our witness to the world must
involve not only anointed preaching and a demonstration of God’s power;
it must also involve holy and compassionate lives. Jesus said that the
Holy Spirit would cause us to “be my witnesses” Him (Acts 1:8). Being a
witness unto Christ involves more than just talking; it also involves living
the kind of life Jesus lived—a life of purity and compassion. Such a life is
manifested through the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). Paul testified
that he had won the Gentiles to Christ by his preaching, by the miracles
God did through him, and “by the good way [he had] lived before them”
(Romans 15:18–19, TLB). All three elements—anointed words, mighty
works, and a beautiful life—are necessary as we seek to bear witness to
the nations concerning Christ’s kingdom.

Conclusion

The church of Jesus Christ exists to fulfill the mission of God. It has
therefore been commissioned by Christ to preach the gospel to all nations
before He comes again. Jesus said that the gospel of the Kingdom would
first be preached in all the world as a witness to every people, and then
the end would come. As we go preaching the gospel, we must present it to
the lost in three ways: through anointed proclamation, through powerful
demonstrations, and through godly living.

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