One of the reasons I write is to help us see we can live the way Jesus proclaimed in the gospel of the kingdom of God. God our Father has created us to be to the praise of His glory (Eph 1:12). We can really be what God has made us and do our lives … [Read more…]
The Beatitudes and Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) The Beatitudes. Blessed are those who are poor in spirit—they have the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn—they will be comforted. Blessed are those who are gentle—they will own the land. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst to be righteous—they will be satisfied. … [Read more…]
Matthew 10 gives us the commissioning words Jesus spoke to His disciples when He sent out the 12. When Jesus sent them out, He gave them authority. With that, He gave them specific instructions answering who, what, where, why and how for their itinerant teaching mission and signs and wonders ministry. He concluded with a … [Read more…]
Matthew 13 gives us 8 parables of the kingdom. When His disciples asked Jesus why He taught in parables, Jesus told them: “Knowledge about the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you. But it has not been given to the crowd.” Until the Holy Spirit was poured out on the day … [Read more…]
Relating with others in accord with Jesus’ word in Matthew 18 was basic training His disciples for their future role as apostles and our role as saints. Jesus gave His disciples and us very specific instructions on how to relate in harmony. God has made all believers kin—His children and heirs. Here, Jesus tells us … [Read more…]
Matthew 24 records the last of Jesus’ central gospel of the kingdom of God messages. It is called The Olivet Discourse because His disciples came to Him with questions at the Mount of Olives. The Discourse is Jesus’ answer to their questions about the future. He gives prophetic insight for preparation The events that aroused … [Read more…]
Thinking about Kingdom relationships, I’d like to pass along the following portion taken from the book entitled “Celtic Flames” authored by Kathie Walters. This article details St. Patrick’s call to Ireland and first encounter with the Druids. It’s interesting to notice and perceive the Kingdom Relationships. Stanley Carlson When Patrick was sixteen years old … [Read more…]