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Thy Kingdom Come

Isaiah 46; Isaiah 55, Matthew 4, Rev. 12. Thy Kingdom Come. Have you ever been filled with excitement at the anticipation of a future event? What was it and how did it make you feel?. Introduction - Anticipation. Sometimes we may have anticipated things that never come.

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Thy Kingdom Come

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  1. Isaiah 46; Isaiah 55, Matthew 4, Rev. 12 Thy Kingdom Come

  2. Have you ever been filled with excitement at the anticipation of a future event? What was it and how did it make you feel? Introduction - Anticipation

  3. Sometimes we may have anticipated things that never come. 1. When it comes to Gods plan it will happen. (Isa 46:9-11) 2. The real problem we have is that we don't listen to God. We rather put our desires and wisdom in place of what He has said. (Isa 55:8-9) 3. The challenge in Jesus day and today is to listen to God and appreciate the great gifts that He gives us. Introduction - Are we Listening?

  4. Isaiah 46:9-11 Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please. ’ From the east I summon a bird of prey; from a far- off land, a man to fulfill my purpose. What I have said, that I will bring about; what I have planned, that I will do. God - There is no other

  5. Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts,neither are your ways my ways,”declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth,so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Introduction- God is Great

  6. 55:6 Isaiah tells us to call on the Lord while he is near. God is not planning to move away from us, but we often move far from him or erect a barrier between ourselves and him. Don’t wait until you have drifted far away from God to seek him. Later in life turning to him may be far more difficult. Or God may come to judge the earth before you decide to turn to him. Seek God now, while you can, before it is too late. 55:8, 9 The people of Israel were foolish to act as if they knew what God was thinking and planning. His knowledge and wisdom are far greater than any man’s. We are foolish to try to fit God into our mold—to make his plans and purposes conform to ours. Instead, we must strive to fit into his plans. Introduction - Seek him Now

  7. Many who anticipated the kingdom were disappointed. a. Some anticipated a kingdom that never came. b. Others failed to enter the kingdom because they loved the world and put it first. Those who trusted God and were prepared found the full blessings of God.These were not disappointed! Introduction - Has "The kingdom Come"?

  8. Q. When you first became a Christian what did anticipate your life would like? Q. Were you disappointed or did you feel happy? Blessed Assurance

  9. Assuming everyone in this room wants to go to Heaven.. Let's Read Matthew 3:2 & 4:17 The Kingdom is Near

  10. Both John the Baptist and Jesus Christ began their preaching with the same message, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand! (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  11. Matthew 4:17 NIV From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 3:2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  12. The Good News Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  13. 1. The gospel was called the gospel of the kingdom. (Mt 4:23; 9:35) Matthew 4:23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. Matthew 9:35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  14. Specifically : a. What does the word gospel mean? b. Did John fully understand the message he preached? , if no why not? Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  15. Have you ever acknowledged your sin against God? Are you willing to ask him to forgive you – not on the basis of who you are or what you have done, but based on the simple truth that he loves you? Are you willing to confess your sins and turn from them and yield your life to the Lord. By doing so you can live your life knowing no matter what happens you are forever safe in the arms of the almighty God. Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  16. 4:23, 24 Jesus preached the gospel—the Good News—to everyone who wanted to hear it. The Good News is that the Kingdom of Heaven has come, that God is with us, and that he cares for us. Christ can heal us, not just of physical sickness, but of spiritual sickness as well. There’s no sin or problem too great or too small for him to handle. Jesus’ words (teachings) were good news because they offered freedom, hope, peace of heart, and eternal life with God. Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  17. Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  18. Q. What is the kingdom of Heaven? Q. What is the kingdom of God? Are they the same? Before we answer that who was Jesus speaking to in Mt. 4:17 Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  19. Let's read Matthew 4:12-16 (quoted from Isa. 9:1-2) Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  20. Isaiah 9:1-2 & Matthew 4:13:16 Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom Matthew 4:13-16 Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali— to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah:"Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” Isaiah 9:1-2 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan— The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.

  21. Q. Having read these verses what do you think both John and Jesus was referring to regarding the kingdom of Heaven? Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  22. Life often demands proof. Sometimes it doesn't matter what we say people simply will not believe us unless we can provide some definite verification. That can be a good thing when what you are sharing is the most important news in the world and you have the evidence to back it up. The news I am talking about is the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. And the proof is or it could be your own personal testimony. Remember that no one can discount your own testimony, Even if someone doesn't believe in the power of Christ, they cannot refute what he has done in your life. Telling it like it is!

  23. Matthew 10:32-33 (NIV) 32 “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. 33 But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven. Telling it like it is!

  24. Comparison of the Gospel Authors (4) Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom Matthew 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mark 1:15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

  25. Comparison of the Gospel Authors Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom Luke 6:20, 22 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God... Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. Matthew 5:3, 10 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven... Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

  26. Comparison of the Gospel Authors Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom Matthew 8:11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.. Luke 13:28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you [yourselves] thrust out..

  27. Comparison of the Gospel Authors Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom Matthew 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. Mark 4:11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all [these] things are done in parables:..

  28. What we find from the above table is that the term "Kingdom of Heaven" occurs 31 times in Matthew.  As to why Matthew preferred "kingdom of heaven" to "kingdom of God," the explanation has long been that Matthew, writing to specifically Jewish readers, inserted "heaven" for "God" so as not to offend the Jewish sensibilities regarding uttering the name of God or the term that describes Him. Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  29. Nonetheless, as the above table makes it clear, if you compare the synoptic gospels -- Matthew, Mark and Luke, you will find that Matthew's "kingdom of heaven" exactly parallels Mark's and Luke's "kingdom of God." So there is no doubt that they are different terms describing the same thing.  The "kingdom of heaven" and "kingdom of God" are synonymous.  Having established this truth, we still are left with the question, "What is the Kingdom of Heaven/God?" Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  30. Time out !! Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  31. Let's study this from a different approach , let's look at what the Kingdom of Heaven is not. Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  32. The Kingdom of Heaven is not the same thing as heaven. When the New Testament uses the phrase “the Kingdom of Heaven” it is not referring to heaven. Instead it is referring to a kingdom which has been ordained from heaven, that is, from God -- hence the interchangeability between "Kingdom of Heaven" and "Kingdom of God."  Christians think that “the Kingdom of Heaven” and “heaven” are the same.  They are not. Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  33. Kingdom (malkuth, basileia) is primarily ‘sovereignty’, kingly rule and power. It is something which has always existed, but in its fulness it is yet to see it's future. It entered the world in a new way with the coming of the King (Mk. 1:15) and will be experienced in all its fulness, when at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow (Phil. 2:10). Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  34. Philippians 2:9-10 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, Mark 1:15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  35. Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Strong's Concordance : Mat 4:17-From 575 that time 5119 Jesus 2424 began 756 to preach 2784 , and 2532 to say 3004 , Repent 3340 : for 1063 the kingdom 932 of heaven 3772 is at hand 1448 . Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  36. Strong's G932 - Transliteration basileia Pronunciation bä-sē-lā'-ä (Key)- 1) royal power, kingship, dominion, rule a) not to be confused with an actual kingdom but rather the right or authority to rule over a kingdom b) of the royal power of Jesus as the triumphant Messiah c) of the royal power and dignity conferred on Christians in the Messiah's kingdom 2) a kingdom, the territory subject to the rule of a king 3) used in the N.T. to refer to the reign of the Messiah Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  37. 3:2 The kingdom of heaven began when God himself entered human history as a man. Today Jesus Christ reigns in the hearts of believers, but the kingdom of heaven will not be fully realized until all evil in the world is judged and removed. Christ came to earth first as a suffering servant; he will come again as King and Judge to rule victoriously over all the earth. Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  38. Revelation 12:10 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Messiah. For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down. Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  39. Why do think Jesus and John had a popular following at first ? Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  40. Jesus commonly spoke of the kingdom in His teaching. To those who have the right heart they would have the kingdom of God.(Mt 5:3,10) Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  41. Jesus emphasized the commitment required to find the kingdom. Let's read Luke 9:60-62 Matthew 6:10 Matthew 6:13 Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  42. The kingdom was of such importance that they were to actively seek it first.(Mt 6:33) When we seek first the kingdom of God and righteousness, fulfillment comes as a by-product of our love for God. And that satisfaction is better than we ever imagined. God can make the pieces of this world's puzzle fit together; he helps us view the world from a new perspective. Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  43. The apostles preached the same message and gave great emphasis to the kingdom. 1. The kingdom was described as being near even to those who rejected them.(Lk 10:9-11) 2. Did the apostles fully understand what they were preaching? Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  44. Luke 10:9-11 Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you. ’ But when you enter a town and are not welcomed, go into its streets and say, ‘Even the dust of your town we wipe from our feet as a warning to you. Yet be sure of this:The kingdom of God has come near. ’ Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  45. This should be perfect example of going out and telling others of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For his kingdom is at hand! Jesus and the Apostles created an expectation of a kingdom

  46. In our text today, we see such a great example of anticipation . We see the kingdom greatly misunderstood Jesus, the son of a carpenter, educated in Nazareth, one who gained favor with men, one who was cheered and praised, would soon be mocked, scorned, and cast aside by the same ones who did the cheering. Why did the cheering Stop?

  47. Q. Why Why did the cheering Stop?

  48. As Jesus approached Jerusalem, there were several things that He was aware of. He knew the conditions surrounding the people, and He knew the condition of the people’s heart. The Jews found themselves under heavy Roman oppression. There were heavy taxes, restrictions, numerous executions by means of crucifixion, and Jesus knew all about those things. But He knew their heart. Why did the cheering Stop?

  49. The Jews were in search of someone. They desired a king, a conqueror, someone to set them free. They had seen the mighty works of this man Jesus. They were witness to Him restoring sight to the blind. They saw the evidence of Him healing the lame. They heard about Him raising Lazarus from the dead. They listened to Him teach with authority. Surely, with power and authority like that, Jesus was without a doubt the one who would set them free. Why did the cheering Stop?

  50. Today we are oppressed economically, socially, and spiritually. We have poverty, drugs, killings, disease, single parents, babies raising babies. Are we searching for someone to just set us free or are we waiting for the kingdom of God? Has our cheering stopped? Why did the cheering Stop?

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