The Kingdom of God in Selected Christian Living Education Modules Viewed through Jesus of Nazareth’s Vision of the Reign of God

• Main Authors: Sanga, Romela D, Dagmang, Ferdinand D
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2024
• Subjects: Jesus of Nazareth; Kingdom of God; reign of God; vision; discipleship; ministry; Arts and Humanities; Christianity; Religion; Religious Education
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/theology-faculty-pubs/96; https://archium.ateneo.edu/context/theology-faculty-pubs/article/1096/viewcontent/4_Sanga_Dagmang_vol_26_17_June_FINAL.pdf
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

This article offers a study of Jesus’ Vision of the Reign of God as a foundation for the Christian Living Education Modules. Jesus of Nazareth’s ministry during the Roman Empire’s rule should be part of existing modules on God’s Kingdom as this would clarify the context of discipleship and ministry. Jesus, who lived and proclaimed God’s ruling presence, will be better understood and also grasped as a model if he is examined through historically-grounded studies, especially those written by Richard Horsley and other authors who are identified with the ‘Christology from below’ approach. Horsley’s scholarly studies could assist in a more historical rendering of Jesus’ vision of the Good News of the Reign of God for today’s learners.