The Kingdom of Heaven is something that Jesus talks a lot about and is something he invites us to join him in. This message was about growing our understanding of what the Kingdom is about recapturing the vision of the Kingdom that God wants for us.
WELCOME TO THE KINGDOM
Message by Josh Mutter – November 10, 2019
THE KINGDOM
Matthew 4:17 NIV Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
Matthew 4:15-17 NLT God said through the prophet Isaiah, “In the land of Zebulun and of Naphtali, beside the sea, beyond the Jordan River, in Galilee where so many Gentiles live, the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light. And for those who lived in the land where death casts its shadow, a light has shined.” From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.”
REFLECTION
Where are we in relationship to the Kingdom of God?
THE BEATITUDES
Matthew 5:3-10 NLT
God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
God blesses those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
God blesses those who are humble,
for they will inherit the whole earth.
God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they will be satisfied.
God blesses those who are merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
God blesses those whose hearts are pure,
for they will see God.
God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.
God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
APPLICATION
1. Acknowledge the Kingdom
2. Accept the Kingdom
3. Apply the Kingdom
PRAYER FOR SOLIDARITY AND JUSTICE, BY ALAN PATON
O Lord,
open my eyes that I may see the needs of others;
open my ears that I may hear their cries;
open my heart so that they need not be without succor;
let me not be afraid to defend the weak because of the
anger of the strong,
nor afraid to defend the poor because of the
anger of the rich.
Show me where love and hope and faith are needed,
and use me to bring them to those places.
And so open my eyes and my ears
that I may this coming day be able to do some work of
peace for thee.
Amen.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | RSS