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The Mysteries of the Kingdom of heaven : Lesson 1

5 February 2017

Theme: “The Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven”

THE FOCUS OF THE PREACHING OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

1. Repent, the kingdom of heaven is at hand          Matthew 4:17

a) Repentance is necessary

b) It is the first step

c) Genuine faith must be found

d) Turning to God in faith is a required response

2. Preaching the kingdom of heaven                         Matthew 4:21-25

a) Focus

b) Emphasis

c) Vital

THE BEATITUDES

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven        Matthew 5:3

2. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.                                                                   Matthew 5:10

ENTERING THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

1. For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness
of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.                                       Matthew 5:20

a) False righteousness

i) Hypocrisy

ii) Ritualism (External)

b) True righteousness

i) Imputed righteousness by faith

ii) Made evident in good works in life

2. Not everyone who says to Me, “Lord, Lord,” shall enter the kingdom of heaven,
but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.                                              Matthew 7:21

a) Verbal confession of faith does not do much

b) True confession of faith must result in doing the will of God in heaven

c) Check your faith and your salvation!