🎵 The Kingdom Has Come Near ✨ | The Gospel of Matthew Song | Country Gospel

“The Kingdom Has Come Near” ✨ A Bible-inspired song following the sweeping story of the Gospel of Matthew. From the genealogy of Abraham and David, to the Magi, John the Baptist, and the wilderness temptation; from the Sermon on the Mount and kingdom parables, to healing, the cross, the empty tomb, and the Great Commission— this song remembers Jesus as the promised Messiah King and Emmanuel, God with us. The kingdom of heaven is not reduced to a private feeling. In Matthew, God’s reign comes near in Jesus, calling people to repent, follow Him, live as His disciples, and carry His teaching to all nations. 📖 Key Scriptures • Matthew 4:17 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” • Matthew 28:18 “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” • Matthew 28:20 “Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” ──────────────────── 🎵 About Bible Songs This song is created to help listeners remember and meditate on God’s Word. It is not a replacement for Scripture, but an invitation to read it more deeply. We encourage you to read all twenty-eight chapters of Matthew, discovering its beautiful themes of: • Jesus, the Promised Messiah King • The Kingdom of Heaven • Fulfillment of Scripture • The Life of a Disciple • The Cross, Resurrection, and Great Commission May this song lead you back to God’s Word. If it has encouraged you, please consider subscribing, liking, sharing, and adding it to your Bible Songs playlist, so that more people may be encouraged to know Christ through the Scriptures. May God bless you. ❤️ ________________________________________ 中英对照歌词 【Verse 1】 从亚伯拉罕的家谱起， From Abraham the promised line begins, 大卫的子孙生在马槽里， Son of David, born the promised King. 东方博士跟着星光走， Wise men follow where the starlight leads, 希律王却害怕得发抖。 Herod trembles at the news they bring. 施洗约翰在旷野喊， John is crying in the wilderness, “悔改吧，天国已经近了！” “Turn your hearts—the kingdom has come near!” 耶稣受洗，圣灵如鸽子降， Jesus rises from the Jordan waters, 魔鬼试探祂也不动摇。 Through temptation He stands firm and clear. 【Chorus】 天国近了，天国近了， The kingdom has come near, the kingdom has come near, 耶稣基督是那应许的王！ Jesus Christ, the promised King, is here! 祂医治病人，平静风浪， Healing every sickness, calming every storm, 教导我们活出山上的样式。 Teaching us the life His mountain words reveal. 从加利利到耶路撒冷， From Galilee toward Jerusalem, 十字架上流下宝血， On the cross He gave His life for us. 第三天清晨坟墓空了， On the third-day morning, see the empty tomb— 天国从此开在了我们心里！ The risen King now calls our hearts beneath His rule! 【Verse 2】 登山宝训里祂说八福， On the mountain Jesus speaks the blessings, 盐和光啊，要照亮这黑暗路。 “Be the salt and light along the darkened road.” 天国的比喻像撒在田里的种， Kingdom stories like the seed within the field, 芥菜种虽小却长成大树。 Mustard seed that grows beyond what eyes behold. 祂骑着驴进圣城， On a donkey He enters the holy city, 洁净殿宇，责备法利赛人， Clears the temple, warns the proud and blind. 橄榄山上讲末世的预言， On the Mount of Olives He calls us to be watchful, 十童女啊，要预备好油灯。 Like the ten who keep their lamps alight. 【Bridge】 在客西马尼园，祂汗如血滴， In Gethsemane, in sorrow He is praying, 被卖、被钉，却说“父啊，赦免他们”。 Betrayed and crucified, yet faithful to the Father. 妇人哭泣，门徒四散， Women watch from far; the frightened disciples scatter, 只有爱一直没有改变。 Still His covenant love will never change. 【Final Chorus（稍有力）】 天国近了，天国近了， The kingdom has come near, the kingdom has come near, 耶稣基督是那应许的王！ Jesus Christ, the promised King, is here! 空坟前天使说“祂不在这里”， At the empty tomb the angel says, “He is not here,” 祂复活了，权柄在天上地下！ He is risen—all authority is His! 【Outro（轻柔，渐弱）】 “去使万民作我的门徒， “Go and make disciples of the nations, 奉父子圣灵的名施洗…… Baptize in the name of Father, Son, and Spirit. 我就常与你们同在， Teach them to obey all I have commanded; 直到世界的末了。” I am with you always, to the end.” 天国近了…… The kingdom has come near… 以马内利，神与我们同在。 Emmanuel, our God is here with us.