The Kingdom of Heaven
Parables | Week 5
Dave Brown closes our Parables sermon series by looking at the Kingdom of Heaven parables found in Matthew 13:44-46.
MESSAGE NOTES
The Kingdom of Heaven
Parables • March 26, 2023
Teacher: Dave Brown
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R.T. France
"Chapters 11–12 have illustrated the growing divisions among men in their attitude to Jesus, culminating in the sharp contrast between true disciples and all others in 12:46–50. Division, and the problem of how some could reject Jesus’ message while others responded, are the underlying themes of this chapter too; the parables thus provide some explanation of the attitudes revealed in the preceding narrative."
Matthew 13:44-46 NIV
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
What Makes the Kingdom of Heaven Treasure?
1. The Character of the King
2. The Values of the Kingdom
3. The Culture of the Kingdom
Matthew 9:35-36 NIV
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
The Character of the King
1. Compassion
2. Mercy
3. Grace
4. Righteousness
5. Love
6. Sacrifical
The Values of the Kingdom
1. Justice
2. Peace
3. Freedom
Culture is how we do things around here.
The Culture of the Kingdom
1. Accepted
2. Valued
3. Loved
What the kingdom of heaven does not invite us into is passive acquiesce. Rather, it confronts us with choice.