Bible dictionary for children
Kingdom of God
The kingdom of God means God's reign: his rule and the life shaped by it.
In simple words
What does it mean?
The kingdom of God means God's reign: his rule and the life shaped by it. It is not simply a castle or a country on a map.
Talk about it
What might change when people choose care instead of selfishness?
An example from the Bible
Jesus announces that God's kingdom has drawn near and calls people to turn and believe the good news. His teaching shows what life under God's rule is like.
Read Mark 1:15 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Mark 1:15
and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
