Category Archives: The Kingdom of God

Pentecost Before Jesus

The Significance of Pentecost before Jesus Anyone studying Fulfilled Prophecy is bound to come across a discussion regarding the feasts of Israel.  Jesus was crucified on the Passover thereby fulfilling prophecies, Isaiah 53 for example.  Jesus rose again from the … Continue reading

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#15 ~ The Separation of the Kingdom

#15 ~ The Separation of the Sheep from the Goats What are some ways that we spend time with Jesus? Note:  My point is that spending time with Jesus usually equates to reading our Bibles, praying, singing, and time alone.  … Continue reading

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#14 ~ The Productivity of the Kingdom

#14 ~ The Productivity of the Kingdom This is a comparison of the parables in Luke 19:11-27 and Matthew 25:14-30.  The series is working its way through the parables of the kingdom of heaven.  We left off in the middle … Continue reading

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#13 ~ Prepared for the Kingdom

#13 ~ Prepared for the Kingdom (Prepared for the Coming of the Son of Man) Note:  This is a part of the series entitled: The Kingdom of Heaven in Story Form.  This series explores the parables of Jesus Christ concerning … Continue reading

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#12 ~ The Olivet Discourse – The Parable of the Fig Tree

The Kingdom of Heaven in Story Form ~ #12 #12 ~ The Olivet Discourse – The Parable of the Fig Tree Matthew 24-25 is known as The Olivet Discourse because it occurred on the Mount of Olives.  Jesus outlines details … Continue reading

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#11 ~ The Royal Invitation to the Kingdom

#11 ~ The Royal Invitation to the Kingdom This lesson was very conversation oriented.  I believe it was due to the opening that I used.  I started off by reading statistics for the weddings of Prince Charles and Lady Diana … Continue reading

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#10 ~ The Inheritance of the Kingdom

#10 ~ The Inheritance of the Kingdom Opening question:  Have you ever made a serious investment of time and resources that you hoped would pay off?  How would you feel if you found out that you had wasted your time … Continue reading

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#9 ~ The Workers of the Kingdom

#9 ~ The Workers of the Kingdom Have you ever had a job where it did not seem that that the work was divided equally? Have you noticed in church that some people seem to be doing a lot of … Continue reading

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#8 ~ The Kingdom is a Place of Forgiveness

I asked the class what they thought of the following quotes.  Do you agree or disagree with them.  The majority of the class readily agreed with all of them.  Read to the end to see why this may not be … Continue reading

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#6 ~ Doubts about the Kingdom

#6 ~ Doubts about the Kingdom If I remember correctly, I started this session by asking how many people know that they are saved? Everybody in the class raised their hands. Then I asked how many had ever had doubts … Continue reading

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