Understand the Kingdom of God and the difference it will make in your life.Notes:o Matthew 6:33a But seek first the kingdom of God…1. Jesus was not and is not an American.2. Democracy = Majority rules (directly or through representatives).3. Republic = Rule by elected representatives under a constitution that limits government power and protects rights.4. The United States is officially a Constitutional Republic — it uses democratic processes (elections, voting) but is bound by the Constitution, which prevents the majority from violating certain rights.5. The Bible is the Word of God.6. The Bible is about a Kingdom and if you don't understand a Kingdom, you cannot understand the purpose and mission of the Bible.7. Seven important Questions we need to know the answers to.8. Question: What religion was Jesus?9. Question: What religion did Jesus join?10. Question: What religion did Jesus believe?11. Question: What religion did Jesus start?12. Question: What did Jesus preach and teach?13. Question: What is a disciple?14. 3100. μαθητεύω mathēteúō; to be a disciple or follower of another’s doctrine; to instruct; not only to learn, but to become attached to one’s teacher and to become his follower in doctrine and conduct of life; Student.15. Question: What did Jesus (Rabbi) teach His disciples?o Matthew 3:2 – “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”o Matthew 4:17 – “From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”o Matthew 5:3 – “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”o Matthew 5:10 – “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”o Matthew 5:19b – “...whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”o Matthew 5:20b – “...unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.”o Matthew 7:21 – “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven...”o Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first the kingdom of God...”o Matthew 8:11 – “...many will come from east and west, and sit down...in the kingdom of heaven.”o Matthew 10:7 – “And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’”o Matthew 11:11 – “...he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”o Matthew 11:12 – “...the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.”o Matthew 12:28 – “...surely the kingdom of God has come upon you.”o Matthew 13:11 – “...to them it has not been given [to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven].”o Matthew 13:24 – “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.”o Matthew 13:31 – “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed...”o Matthew 13:33 – “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven...”o Matthew 13:44 – “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field...”o Matthew 13:45 – “The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls...”o Matthew 13:47 – “The kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet...”o Matthew 13:52 – “Therefore every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old.”o Matthew 16:19 – “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven...”o Matthew 18:1 – “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”o Matthew 18:3 – “...Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.”o Matthew 18:4 – “...whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”o Matthew 18:23 – “...the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king...”o Matthew 19:12 – “...the kingdom of heaven’s sake.”o Matthew 19:14 – “...Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”o Matthew 19:23 – “...it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.”o Matthew 19:24 – “...it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”o Matthew 20:1 – “...the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner...”o Matthew 21:31 – “...tax collectors and harlots enter the kingdom of God before you.”o Matthew 21:43 – “...the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a nation bearing the fruits of it.”o Matthew 22:2 – “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king...”o Matthew 23:13 – “...you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men...”o Matthew 25:1 – “The kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins...”Need Prayer? Send your prayer requests to:journeychurcheva.com/prayerTo give to Journey:journeychurcheva.com/give
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