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