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God’s Kingdom. Radical shifting of values Last shall be first, Meant to give hope for the future and perseverance in faith. First shall be last Matthew 19:16-30 Entering the kingdom will be difficult for the rich Why? Does not say all rich will be last in Kingdom -
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Radical shifting of values Last shall be first, Meant to give hope for the future and perseverance in faith First shall be last Matthew 19:16-30 Entering the kingdom will be difficult for the rich Why? Does not say all rich will be last in Kingdom - Today: Most of world’s population is poor 20 % or more in US Which gives more joy: to give or to receive? The Kingdom
Most difficult of teachings of Jesus New teaching with the founding of Christianity Love your enemies
Grace: free gift of God, Help in living a good life A gift, not something we deserve or have earned God’s grace is undeserved
Jesus prays often Teaches us to pray Matthew 7:7-11 Called to keep God always in our thoughts Pray without ceasing