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Parables of the Kingdom of God Matthew 13; 25. Kingdom Parables.
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Kingdom Parables “That day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea. And large crowds gathered to Him, so He got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd was standing on the beach. And He spoke many things to them in parables…” (13:1-3)
Kingdom Parables “That day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea. And large crowds gathered to Him, so He got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd was standing on the beach. And He spoke many things to them in parables…” (13:1-3)
Kingdom Parables “Jesus answered them, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven…” Matthew 13:11
God’s Kingdom in the Old Testament: MESSIAH’S COMING Kingdom Parables “GOD’S KINGDOM” “THIS PRESENT EVIL AGE”
“Before me was one like a Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.” Daniel 7:13,14 God’s Kingdom in the Old Testament: MESSIAH’S COMING Kingdom Parables “GOD’S KINGDOM” “THIS PRESENT EVIL AGE”
God’s Kingdom in the Old Testament: MESSIAH’S COMING Kingdom Parables “GOD’S KINGDOM” “THIS PRESENT EVIL AGE” “Jesus answered them, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven…” Matthew 13:11
"I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.” Matthew 13:34-35 God’s Kingdom in the Old Testament: MESSIAH’S COMING Kingdom Parables “GOD’S KINGDOM” “THIS PRESENT EVIL AGE” “Jesus answered them, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven…” Matthew 13:11
He said to them, "Therefore every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old." Matthew 13:51-52 God’s Kingdom in the Old Testament: MESSIAH’S COMING Kingdom Parables “GOD’S KINGDOM” “THIS PRESENT EVIL AGE” “Jesus answered them, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven…” Matthew 13:11
God’s Kingdom in the Old Testament: Kingdom Parables “GOD’S KINGDOM” “THIS PRESENT EVIL AGE” “Jesus answered them, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven…” Matthew 13:11
God’s Kingdom in the Old Testament: MESSIAH’S SECOND COMING MESSIAH’S FIRST COMING Kingdom Parables “GOD’S KINGDOM” “THIS PRESENT EVIL AGE” “Jesus answered them, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven…” Matthew 13:11
God’s Kingdom in the Old Testament: MESSIAH’S SECOND COMING MESSIAH’S FIRST COMING Kingdom Parables “GOD’S KINGDOM” “THIS PRESENT EVIL AGE” “And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:14
MESSIAH’S SECOND COMING MESSIAH’S FIRST COMING Kingdom Parables “GOD’S KINGDOM” “THIS PRESENT EVIL AGE”
MESSIAH’S SECOND COMING MESSIAH’S FIRST COMING Kingdom Parables IRRESISTIBLE FREQUENTLY REJECTED “GOD’S KINGDOM” “THIS PRESENT EVIL AGE”
MESSIAH’S SECOND COMING MESSIAH’S FIRST COMING Kingdom Parables UNIFORMITY “GOD’S KINGDOM” PLURALISM “THIS PRESENT EVIL AGE”
MESSIAH’S SECOND COMING MESSIAH’S FIRST COMING IMPOSED FROM ABOVE Kingdom Parables INFILTRATES WORLD SYSTEM “GOD’S KINGDOM” “THIS PRESENT EVIL AGE”
MESSIAH’S SECOND COMING MESSIAH’S FIRST COMING Kingdom Parables “GOD’S KINGDOM” “THIS PRESENT EVIL AGE”
Mark 4:26-29 “He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. 29 As soon as the grain is ripe, the farmer puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.”
Mark 4:26-29 “He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. 29 As soon as the grain is ripe, the farmer puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.”
God will grow his kingdom. Mark 4:26-29 “He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. 29 As soon as the grain is ripe, the farmer puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.”
Mark 4:26-29 Who convinces people of their need for Jesus? (John 16:8-10; John 12:32) Who opens doors for the gospel? (Colossians 4:2-6) Who empowers messengers? (Ephesians 6:19; 1 Corinthians 2:2-4) Who enables people to understand the gospel?
“For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:6 Mark 4:26-29 Who convinces people of their need for Jesus? (John 16:8-10; John 12:32) Who opens doors for the gospel? (Colossians 4:2-6) Who empowers messengers? (Ephesians 6:19; 1 Corinthians 2:2-4) Who enables people to understand the gospel?
Mark 4:26-29 Who transforms character? (Philippians 2:13) Who overthrows demonic forces? (Romans 16:20) Who loves people enough to pursue them? …lay down his life for them?!
Mark 4:26-29 What is most important for us during this period? Stainless Steel Appliances Making sure our kids are ahead of others Facebook status
Mark 4:26-29 What is most important for us during this period? Planting seed Harvesting Resting
“The Lord has assigned to each his task. 6 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow… For we are God’s fellow workers.” 1 Corinthians 3:5-9