Introduction A. On September 11, 2001, there was little anyone could do for the hundreds of people trapped inside the...
God’s Eternal Kingdom
Introduction A. Jesus’ teaching about the kingdom demonstrated very plainly that it would not be like any that this world…
The Gospel of the Kingdom
Introduction A. Before His ascension, Jesus commissioned His disciples to preach the Gospel to the entire world (Mat…
Two Kings
Introduction A. In this chapter we see two kings: Herod Antipas, son of Herod the Great, and Jesus, Son of David and Son of…
“Tell No One”
Introduction A. When we experience something extraordinary, we naturally want to tell others about it, as was often the…
The Church Jesus Built
Introduction A. If the church that Jesus built still exists today as promised by Jesus (Matthew 16:18), how can it be...
Here to Stay
Introduction Many world leaders of the past seem to have believed that their dominions would stand forever, but Jesus...
How to Enter the Kingdom
Introduction A. Jesus said that the kingdom of God ought to be the most important part of our earthly lives (Matthew 6:33)...
A Hidden Kingdom
Introduction A. Jesus taught in parables so that those who were seeking the truth could find it while those who were not seeking it would have no difficulty refusing it (Matthew 13:3-9,18-23). B. For all the teaching Jesus did about the kingdom, it is amazing how little people understood about it—even among the twelve. Discussion I. This kingdom is hidden from the masses, but precious to the few.A. The kingdom would not...
Baptism: Is it Really Necessary?
Introduction A. The relationship between water baptism and salvation has long been a subject of heated religious debate...