(Matt. 6:33; Mark 1:14, 15; Luke 4:43) = "kingdom of Christ" (Matt. 13:41; 20:21) = "kingdom of Christ and of God" (Eph. 5:5) = "kingdom of David" (Mark 11:10) = "the kingdom" (Matt. 8:12; 13:19) = "kingdom of heaven" (Matt. 3:2; 4:17; 13:41), all denote the same thing under different aspects, viz.: (1) Christ's mediatorial authority, or his rule on the earth; (2) the blessings and advantages of all kinds that flow from this rule; (3) the subjects of this kingdom taken collectively, or the Church.(Eastman)

1. Promise Of A Kingdom
Gen. 12: Gen 15:
2 Sam. 7: Davidivic Kingdom
Isa. 2 : Micah 4: "Mountain"
Dan. 2:35

A. Unlimited in a limited World

B. Unrestricted in a restricted World

C. Limited (God's View) Space and Time

D. Restricted (God's View) Merge with Kingdom Of God - Then to the Kingdom of Heaven for the Millennium Reign

2. Presentation Of The Kingdom
Matthew 2:1-2 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, [2] Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

In Matthew's Gospel for the first eleven chapters, the King is pictured with all of the authority of God and from Heaven. He is picture in all of His Power and Prominence as the rightful Heir to David's Throne.
1 Tim. 6:15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

3. Plot Against Kingdom
In Matthew Chapter 12; we see the

A. Rejection

B. Respiting
Which is a plan for a:

4. Postponement Of The Kingdom
Luke 19:12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

A. Exceptions

• Regeneration
  John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
• Righteousness
  Matthew 5:20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
• Renunciation
  Matthew 18:3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

B. Excluded
Those who reject the regeneration, trying to go their own righteousness and will not humble themselves down before God.

5. Positioning Of The Kingdom
Luke 17:21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

Matt. 13 with the Seven Parable describe for us a Spiritual course for the Kingdom of Heaven in this present age.

In receiving the Kingdom of God or

A. Onset Of The Kingdom
Parable Of the Sower Matt. 13:1-9

B. Opposition Of The Kingdom
Matt. 13:24-43 Tares, Mustard Seed and Leaven

Tares = False Believers
Mustard Seed = False Growth
Leaven = False Doctrine

C. Outcome Of The Kingdom|
Matt. 13:44-50

Hidden Treasure = Riches of Israel
Pearl Of Great Price = Christ purchasing the Church
The Net = Preaching Of The Gospel

Chapter 14 -- We find the Scribes and the Students making the Lord Good Soldiers.

Bro Roger Pickett

2004 Index