What Is God's Kingdom? WHAT WILL GOD'S KINGDOM DO?

Jesus taught his disciples to pray for God's will to take place in heaven. Why?  We learned in Chapter 3 that Satan the Devil rebelled against Jehovah.  After Satan rebelled, Jehovah allowed him and the unfaithful angels, or demons  to stay in heaven for a time.  So not all in heaven were doing God's will.  In Chapter 10, we will learn about Satan and the demons.

The Bible explains that soon after Jesus was made King of God's Kingdom, he would go to war against Satan. (Read Revelation 12:7-10.)  Verse 10 describes two very important events.  God's Kingdom begins to rule with Jesus Christ as King, and Satan is thrown out of heaven down to earth. As we will learn, these events have already happened.

The Bible describes the joy of faithful angels after Satan and his demons were thrown out of heaven.  We read:  "Be glad, you heavens and you who reside in them!"  (Revelation 12:12)  There is now  total peace and unity in heaven because everyone is doing God's will.

But life on earth is very different. Terrible things happen to people "because the Devil has come down" and he has great anger, knowing that he has a short period of time."  (Revelation 12:12)  Satan is furious.  He has been thrown out of heaven, and he knows he will be destroyed very soon.  He does everything he can to cause trouble, pain, and suffering all over the earth. 

Next time:  What Is God's Kingdom? - Continue with WHAT WILL GOD'S KINGDOM DO?

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