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THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

Text: Matthew 4:13-17
20 March 2022

THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM

The Lord Jesus Christ strenuously preached the Gospel of the Kingdom in His ministry in earth.

13 And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali, 

14 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying:

15 “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,

By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan,

Galilee of the Gentiles:

16 The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light,

And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death

Light has dawned.”

17 From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, 

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”     Matthew 4:13-17

That the Lord Jesus emphasised the Kingdom of God was evident.

  1. It was necessary to proclaim the Gospel

a) So many were in darkness

b) They were living in the shadow of death

2. It brought needed Light

a) Only Light can dispel darkness

b) The Light of the Gospel must be proclaimed

3. It was an invitation to enter into the kingdom of heaven

a) Many did not know that they could enter into God’s kingdom 

b) They needed to be informed

c) They need to be invited

d) Many turned from darkness to Light

THE FULFILMENT OF SCRIPTURE

The Lord Jesus Christ was fully aware of the prophetic Scriptures. 

  1. They need to be fulfilled
  1. He was determined to fulfil them
  1. He was deeply committed to do what He knew was His Father’s Plan and Will

DO WE SHARE THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM?

It is important that we are deeply moved to share the Gospel of the Kingdom too. The Lord Jesus told His disciples that He would make them fishers of men (Matthew 4:19). Let us determine to share the Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven as committedly. 

The world is a very dark place. Let us share the Light of world, the Lord Jesus Christ Himself!