Christ reigns—he leads us to respond to His reign by the Spirit. We are God’s kingdom people. He has destined us to love, know and see Messiah Jesus as King of the kingdom of the Son (Col 1:9-14). For, we have been born of the Spirit (Jn 3:3; Jn 3:5-8; Gal 4:6). We see Jesus … [Read more…]
How God created us is a heavenly thing we can only comprehend when we are born of the Spirit. In unsaved state, we were natural man, body and soul—flesh. We couldn’t understand heavenly things (Jn 3:12). Since we were flesh, God met us as we were. God sent His Son in the flesh. “And the … [Read more…]
Here in the Gospel of the Kingdom, we see Jesus teaching the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24 and Matthew 25). His audience is the 12 disciples, including Judas the betrayer. After he rose from the dead, he proclaimed the kingdom for 40 days (Acts 2:1-11). The last three parables Jesus told. In Matthew 25 Jesus tells … [Read more…]
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Messiah Yeshua, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Messiah Yeshua made me free from the law of sin and of death. Romans 8:1-2 We have life in Christ Jesus … [Read more…]
Giving first hand to brothers and sisters of Jesus is far better than delegating such giving. Jesus makes this quite clear. Well placed giving 31 “But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. 32 Before him … [Read more…]
We do not fear death because we serve God. Pagans do fear death because because they obey Satan. We serve God because in His love He chose us as His own in Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has crowned us with every spiritual blessing in the … [Read more…]
Kingdom View Our kingdom view originates from God. Jesus proclaimed the gospel of the kingdom and described the harmonious relationships we thrive in in His kingdom and will thrive in when He ushers in the eternal kingdom of God. Jesus’ gospel is recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The gospel of the kingdom is further expounded … [Read more…]
Jesus told 7 parables of the Kingdom, showing the development of the Kingdom from His time on earth into eternity. The series of Kingdom parables is presented in Matthew 13. The parables reveal the secrets of the Kingdom of the Heavens. They are in this order: The Parable of the Farmer, The Parable of the Weeds, … [Read more…]
We’re rejoicing in You oh God our Father, for You have made us Your children and heirs and given us the inheritance we hope for—eternal life in Your kingdom that is to come. Spiritual blessings our Father has blessed us with in Christ stimulate rejoicing. Rejoicing accompanies praising, praising accompanies rejoicing (Ps 9:14; Ps 33:1; … [Read more…]
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 KJV That short verse helps us see how Jesus leads. From His parable of the Good Shepherd, Jesus reveals much about His relationship with us and our relationship with Him. My sheep Jesus calling us My sheep reveals we are … [Read more…]