Converging Kingdoms Matt. 3:2; Mark 1:14
Converging Kingdoms Matt. 3:1 Mark 1:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This study of converging kingdoms is about the coming of the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God and why there is a distinction between the righteousness which is of the law [or what is commonly referred to as “Old Testament Salvation”] and the righteousness […]
Two Kingdoms
Two Kingdoms CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the New Testament there are two kingdoms being preached. There is the kingdom of heaven, which is only found in Matthew’s gospel [mentioned 31 times], and the kingdom of God. John preached “… the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” [Matt 3:1-2]. Jesus preached not only the kingdom of […]
Matthew 23:13-15 Hypocritical Pharisees
The Pharisees were hypocrites and the Lord spared nothing in giving them a scathing rebuke in this chapter. A hypocrite is someone who pretends to be something he’s not; someone who pretends to be virtuous and pious. The Lord saw through their outward show and cut them to their heart when he exposed them. Here’s […]
Matthew 18:23-35 Forgiveness in the Kingdom of Heaven
Forgiveness in the kingdom of heaven is not like forgiveness in the church age, at all. In the church age, our forgiveness is based solely upon what Jesus Christ did for us at Calvary (Col 1:14; Eph 1:7). We can go directly to Jesus with our confession and he will forgive us of our sins […]
Matthew 16:38, 17:8 Jesus Coming in his Kingdom
Matt 16:38,17:8 Coming in his Kingdom CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The last verse of Matt 16 alerts us to what’s going to happen in the first nine verses of the next chapter. The Lord is going to show what it will be like when he returns. The text doesn’t say “until the Son of man comes […]
Matthew 13:31-32 A Grain of Mustard Seed
Matt 13:31-32 A Grain of Mustard Seed CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This parable is not only applied to the kingdom of heaven, it is also applied to the kingdom of God. It has dual application, then. The parable of the kingdom of heaven show us what will happen as the antichrist’s kingdom spreads throughout the world […]
Matthew 13:1-17 Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven
Matt 13:1-17 Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In verse 10, the disciples wanted to know why Jesus would teach in parables. If he wanted them to understand what he was saying, they figured that he should have told them plainly what he wanted them to know. In fact, there is something […]
Matthew 11:16-30 If Ye will Receive the Kingdom
Jesus had been preaching the kingdom of heaven and so had John the Baptist. Jesus had just explained to the Jews that if they would receive the kingdom (vs. 12-14) then John fulfilled the prophecy concerning Elijah coming before the Lord (Mal 4:5). Hence, he was ready to set up his kingdom then. However, the […]
Matthew 11:1-15 John the Baptist
Matt 11:1-15 John the Baptist CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When John the Baptist was imprisoned for preaching [Matt 14:3] he sent two of his disciples to ask Jesus a question and Jesus used this opportunity to tell his disciples about John. In this passage we see John the Baptist’s: 1. Doubt 11:2-6 After getting thrown into […]
Matthew 7:6-14 Concerns of the Kingdom
Matt. 7:6-14 Concerns of the Kingdom CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Remember that this is a Jewish king telling his Jewish disciples about things concerning his kingdom, the kingdom of heaven. In this lesson, we will study about what Jesus told them concerning: False prophets (6); Receiving good gifts (7-11); The golden rule (12); And the strait […]