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What does Christian life look lke? In this parable, we see Jesus comparing the kingdom of heaven with the joyful surrender of all things for the sake of Jesus.

Jesus cleanses the unclean and includes the excluded. The cross creates community.

Jesus sends us out on a dangerous expedition. He tells us our message, their response, and our manner and reminds us who our master is. This message, “The kingdom of heaven has come near,” is so important it is worth the risk of opposition and hatred, or worse.

The new Jerusalem that comes down from heaven. The city built by God’s own hands. The city prepared as a bride adorned for her husband

A study of Matthew 13 reveals many parables of Jesus using seeds and other small things that contain great power. This lesson asks whether or not we truly understand what God is trying to tell us when He reveals that we, like the Kingdom of Heaven, starts out as a seed.

“The Kingdom of Heaven is Like leaven that a woman took and mixed in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened.” What does this mean? How is the Kingdom of Heaven like bread? We’ll discuss that and more.

Blessed are the righteous who are persecuted

The model for responding to God's calling is to leave everything you have and follow Him! As we do so, we're called to teach the Word, even if we're not called to preach as a pastor. We are to be concerned with God's Kingdom on earth, with an eye to the future hope of the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus came from Heaven, and shines down from on high to bring light to the world.

If you’ve ever spent time around small children, you know they tend to hear only what they want to hear, often missing the point of what’s really being said. My daughter is in a phase right now where she is fixated on Minnie Mouse. If you are talking to her about something and somehow mention Minnie…

Our first culture—our true culture—is kingdom culture. We are citizens of the Kingdom of God, following Jesus our king. He teaches us “kingdom culture” through his words and example of humble, loving servanthood.

Now is the time to serve the Lord... 1. Because our lives are speeding by (vs. 12). 2. Because God's Light is still shining (vs. 12-16). 3. Because God wants more people to be saved (vs. 16). 4. Because the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand (vs. 17).

1. He calls us to His service (vs. 1a). 2. He equips us for His service (vs. 1b). 3. He wants us to reach our God-given potential (vs. 2-4). 4. He sends us to specific people (vs. 5-6). 5. He sends us with the good news of His Kingdom (vs. 7).

Jesus wants to teach us about... 1. The growth of His Kingdom (vs. 31-32). 2. The power of His Kingdom to change our lives (vs. 33). 3. The grace that gives us a place in His Kingdom (vs. 34-35). 4. The value of His Kingdom (vs. 44-46).

Jesus' teaching to the people of Israel that they have rejected God's invitation, so the invitation will go out to the Gentiles.

While we wait, be sure to answer these 4 questions: 1. What gifts do I have from God? (vs. 14-15). 2. Am I gaining all I can for God’s Kingdom? (vs. 16-18). 3. What is our ultimate goal for life? (vs. 19-23). 4. Do I really know God? (vs. 24-30).

King Jesus wants us to learn... 1. About His Lordship. 2. About His love. 3. About the lost. 4. About living in His light.

The purpose of this lesson is to help the student understand what it means to enter and live in the kingdom of God.

Jesus wants us... 1. To make His message our priority (vs. 5-8). 2. To trust in His ability (vs. 8-10). 3. To follow His plan for our service (vs. 11-13). 4. To recognize the danger of rejecting Him (vs. 14-15). 5. To walk in the wisdom of the Lord (vs. 16).

Jesus wants us... 1. To get ready for His Judgment (vs. 47-50). 2. To study and share God's Word (vs. 51-52). 3. To be blessed by believing in Him (vs. 53-58).