Yeshua Jesus' conversations with others were constantly about the kingdom of God, the unseen realm. God, angels, Satan, demons are all of the unseen realm. Jesus is of the unseen and the seen realm. He is the One who taught those who saw Him when He was here on earth, in a human body. He is the One who teaches each of us now if we have invited Him into us. We don't see Him now but His spirit is everywhere. He knows our thoughts. He judges perfectly because He knows all things, not like our earthly judges. He wants to help us, if we want His help; teaching us about the kingdom of God.
After Jesus arose from the dead, He appeared to people for 40 days. He was no longer in an earthly body. I think that His new body was to demonstrate, to show us, the new body we will receive some day. Because the kingdom of God is not something we can see right now, we can only have faith that it exists, it is here with us.
After Jesus arose from the dead, one of Jesus' disciples, Thomas, didn't get to see Him at first and he said that he would not believe unless he himself saw Him and touch His wounds. When Thomas finally saw Jesus and touched His wounds, he finally believed. Jesus told him that he believed because he saw but then He said, "Blessed are they who have not seen, and yet have believed" (John 20:29)
From my Kindle version of "Ultimate Bible Study Suite":
The Greek word translated "blessed" is makarios {mak-ar'-ee-os}
Definitions: a prolonged form of the poetical (meaning the same); supremely blest; by extension fortunate, well off: -blessed, happy (x-ier).
The following is all from "BibleGateway"
The Kingdom of heaven2 Kings 19:15
And
Hezekiah prayed before the Lord, and said, O LordGod of Israel,
which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou
alone, of all the kingdoms of the
earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.
Huram
said moreover, Blessed be the Lord God ofIsrael,
that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David
the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that
might build an house for the Lord, and an house for
his kingdom.
2 Chronicles 36:23
Thus
saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the
earth hath the Lord God of heaven given
me; and he hath charged me to build him an house in Jerusalem, which
is in Judah. Who is there among you of all his
people? The Lord his God be with him, and let him go up.
2 Chronicles 20:6
And
said, O Lord God of our fathers, art not
thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all
the kingdoms ofthe heathen? and in thine
hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand
thee?
Ezra 1:2
Thus
saith Cyrus king of Persia,
The Lord God ofheaven hath given me all
the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath
charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
Isaiah 37:16
O Lord of hosts,
God of Israel, that dwellest between the cherubims,
thou art the God, even thou alone, of all
the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast
made heavenand earth.
Daniel 2:37
Thou,
O king, art a king of kings: for the
God ofheaven hath given thee a kingdom,
power, and strength, and glory.
Daniel 2:44
And
in the days of these kings shall the
God of heavenset up a kingdom,
which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall
not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and
consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
Daniel 4:25
That
they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the
beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to
eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven,
and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most
High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and
giveth it to whomsoever he will.
Daniel 4:26
And
whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the
tree roots; thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee,
after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do
rule.
Daniel 4:34
And
at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up
mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned
unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him
that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and
his kingdomis from generation to generation:
Daniel 5:21
And
he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart
was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses:
they fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the
dew of heaven; till he knew that the most
high God ruled in the kingdom of men,
and that he appointeth over it whomsoever he will.
And
the kingdom and dominion, and the
greatness ofthe kingdom under the
whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the
saints of the most High, whose kingdom is
an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve
and obey him.
Daniel 11:4
And
when he shall stand up, his kingdom shall be
broken, and shall be divided toward the four winds ofheaven;
and not to his posterity, nor according to his dominion which he
ruled: for his kingdom shall be plucked up, even
for others beside those.
Matthew 3:2
And
saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is
at hand.
Matthew 4:17
From
that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for
the kingdom of heaven is at
hand.
Matthew 5:3
Blessed
are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdomof heaven.
Matthew 5:10
Blessed
are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is
the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:19
Whosoever
therefore shall break one of these least
commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least
in the kingdom of heaven: but
whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in
the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:20
For
I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the
righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye
shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 7:21
Not
every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into
the kingdom of heaven; but he
that doeth the will of my Father which is
in heaven.
Matthew 8:11
And
I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and
shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in
the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 10:7
And
as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heavenis
at hand.
Matthew 13:11
He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom ofheaven, but to them it is not given.
Matthew 13:24
Another
parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is
likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
Matthew 13:31
Another
parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is
like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took,
and sowed in his field:
Matthew 13:33
Another
parable spake he unto them; The kingdom ofheaven is
like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three
measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
Matthew 13:44
Again,
the kingdom of heaven is
like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found,
he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath,
and buyeth that field.
Matthew 13:45
Again,
the kingdom of heaven is
like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
Again,
the kingdom of heaven is
like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every
kind:
Matthew 13:52
Then
said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto
the kingdom of heaven is
like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth
out ofhis treasure things new and old.
And
I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom ofheaven:
and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven:
and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
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TranslationsMatthew 18:1
At
the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the
greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
And
said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as
little children, ye shall not enter into thekingdom of heaven.
Whosoever
therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is
greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Therefore
is the kingdom of heaven likened
unto a certain king, which would take account of his
servants.
For
there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb:
and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men:
and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for
thekingdom of heaven's sake. He that
is able to receive it, let him receive it.
But
Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come
unto me: for of such is the kingdom ofheaven.
Then
said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich
man shall hardly enter into the kingdom ofheaven.
For
the kingdom of heaven is
like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the
morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.
The kingdom of heaven is
like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,
But
woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up
the kingdom of heaven against
men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that
are entering to go in.
Then
shall the kingdom of heaven be
likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to
meet the bridegroom.
For
the kingdom of heaven is as
a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants,
and delivered unto them his goods.
And
the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven,
saying, The kingdoms of this world are
become the kingdoms of our Lord,
and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and
ever.
And
I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come
salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our
God, and the power of his Christ: for the
accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused
them before our God day and night.
The
Kingdom of God
But
seek ye first the kingdom of God,
and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
But
if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then thekingdom of God is
come unto you.
And
again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye
of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Whether
of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The
first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the
publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before
you.
Therefore
say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall
be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits
thereof.
Now
after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee,
preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
And
saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom ofGod is
at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
And
he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of
the kingdom of God: but unto
them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
And
he said, So is the kingdom of God,
as if a man should cast seed into the ground;
And
he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom ofGod?
or with what comparison shall we compare it?
And
he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them
that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen
the kingdom of God come
with power.
And
if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to
enter into the kingdom of God with
one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:
But
when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them,
Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not:
for of such is the kingdom ofGod.
Verily
I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive thekingdom of God as
a little child, he shall not enter therein.
And
Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly
shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
And
the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth
again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that
trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
It
is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a
needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdomof God.
And
when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou
art not far from the kingdom of God.
And no man after that durst ask him any question.
Verily
I say unto you, I will drink no more of the
fruit ofthe vine, until that day that I drink it new in
thekingdom of God.
Joseph of Arimathaea,
an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God,
came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.
And
he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom ofGod to
other cities also: for therefore am I sent.
And
he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye
poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
For
I say unto you, Among those that are born ofwomen there
is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least
in the kingdom of God is
greater than he.
And
it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and
village, preaching and shewing the glad
tidings of the kingdom of God:
and the twelve were with him,
And
he said, Unto you it is given to know the
mysteriesof the kingdom of God:
but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and
hearing they might not understand.
And
he sent them to preach the kingdom of God,
and to heal the sick.
And
the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them,
and spake unto them of the kingdomof God,
and healed them that had need of healing.
But
I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here,
which shall not taste of death, till they see
the kingdomof God.
Jesus
said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach
the kingdom of God.
And
Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and
looking back, is fit for the kingdomof God.
And
heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them,
The kingdom of God is come
nigh unto you.
Even
the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us,
we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye
sureof this, that the kingdom of God is
come nigh unto you.
But
if I with the finger of God cast out
devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is
come upon you.
But
rather seek ye the kingdom of God;
and all these things shall be added unto you.
Then
said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like?
and whereunto shall I resemble it?
And
again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdomof God?
There
shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye
shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in
the kingdom of God, and you
yourselves thrust out.
And
they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the
north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.
And
when one of them that sat at meat with him heard
these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread
in the kingdom of God.
The
law and the prophets were until John: since that time
the kingdom of God is
preached, and every man presseth into it.
And
when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when
thekingdom of God should come,
he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh
not with observation:
Luke
17:19-21King James Version (KJV)
20 And
when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should
come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with
observation:
Neither
shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold,
the kingdom of God is
within you.
But
Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come
unto me, and forbid them not: for ofsuch is
the kingdom of God.
Verily
I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive thekingdom of God as
a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
And
when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall
they that have riches enter into thekingdom of God!
For
it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a
rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Luke
18:24-28King James Version (KJV)
24 And
when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall
they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
25 For
it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a
rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Luke 18:29
And
he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath
left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for
the kingdom of God's sake,
And
as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he
was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that
the kingdom of God should
immediately appear.
So
likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that
the kingdom of God is nigh
at hand.
Luke
21:30-32King James Version (KJV)
31 So
likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the
kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
For
I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be
fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
For
I say unto you, I will not drink of the
fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall
come.
(The
same had not consented to the counsel and deedof them;)
he was of Arimathaea, a city of the
Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.
Jesus
answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except
a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Jesus
answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be
born of water and of the Spirit,
he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
To
whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many
infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days,
and speaking of the things pertaining to
the kingdomof God:
But
when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning
the kingdom of God, and the
name ofJesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and
women.
Confirming
the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to
continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation
enter into the kingdom of God.
And
he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three
months, disputing and persuading the things concerning
the kingdom of God.
And
now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching
the kingdom of God, shall see my
face no more.
And
when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his
lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God,
persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the
law of Moses, and outof the prophets,
from morning till evening.
Preaching
the kingdom of God, and teaching
those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all
confidence, no man forbidding him.
For
the kingdom of God is not
meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy
Ghost.
For
the kingdom of God is not
in word, but in power.
Know
ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit thekingdom of God?
Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers,
nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with
mankind,
Nor
thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor
extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
Now
this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit
the kingdom of God; neither doth
corruption inherit incorruption.
Envyings,
murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the
which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that
they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
For
this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous
man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in
the kingdom of Christ and of God.
And
Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the
circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto
thekingdom of God, which have been a
comfort unto me.
That
ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called
you unto his kingdom and glory.
Which
is a manifest token of the righteous
judgment ofGod, that ye may be counted
worthy of the kingdom ofGod,
for which ye also suffer:
But
unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever
and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the
sceptreof thy kingdom.
Hearken,
my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the
poor of this world rich in faith, and
heirs of thekingdom which he hath
promised to them that love him?
I
John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in
the kingdom and patience of Jesus
Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the wordof God,
and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
And
I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and
strength, and the kingdom of our God,
and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our
brethren is cast down, which accused them before ourGod day
and night.
For God hath
put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give
their kingdom unto the beast, until the
words of God shall be fulfilled.
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