What is the Kingdom of God or Kingdom of Heaven? When will it
come? Where is it? Why is the message of the Kingdom of God
called good news? The Bible says, “Jesus came to Galilee,
preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God” (Mark 1:14). The
Greek word euangelion, which is translated “gospel,” means “good
news.” In other words, Jesus came preaching good news about the
coming Kingdom of God. Christ’s teaching on this subject was a
continuation of what God had previously revealed through many of
the Old Testament prophets. The prophet Daniel had given King
Nebuchadnezzar an explanation of how the Kingdom of God would
eventually be established. This explanation provides clear
insight as to where God’s Kingdom will exist, who will be in it
and when it will come. When Jesus preached on this subject, many
of the Jews of the first century were looking for the immediate
fulfillment of prophecies that spoke of the restoration of their
nation. After His resurrection and appearance to His disciples,
Jesus’ followers aske