What does it mean to live in the Kingdom of Heaven?
This series is called “Living for the Coming King”. Matthew teaches us Jesus is the King, why His kingdom hasn't come yet, and how we are to live for Christ until He returns. It is also the basis of The Beatitudes Devotional.
Are we willing to give up comfort and family to be His disciples?
Choose the difficult way that leads to the narrow gate rather than the broad highway to destruction.
Jesus commands His disciples to ask, seek, and knock to receive, find and have the door opened.
Jesus encourages His disciples to live in light of their Father's commitment to care for them.
Jesus warns His followers of the danger of becoming the servants of material possessions.
Jesus instructs His disciples in how to pray to our heavenly Father and what not to pray.
Is it possible to fall out of favor with God by helping needy people? Jesus warns His disciples of this very thing that could cost them the favor of the Father in heaven.
Jesus challenges His followers to pray for their enemies that the Father will show them His goodness.
Instead of retaliating, we should be gracious when others offend or harm us.