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● The general theme of the parables of Jesus is
“the kingdom of heaven”.● As suggested by
Matthew 13:11● An illustrated with several parables, which all start with “The kingdom of heaven
is like...”
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●Matthew 13:24 (KJV)● The kingdom
of heaven is likened unto a man
which sowed good seed in his field:
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● Matthew 13:31 (KJV)● The kingdom of heaven
is like to a grain of mustard seed ● Matthew 13:33 (KJV)
The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven,
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● Matthew 13:44 (KJV) the kingdom of heaven
is like unto treasure hid in a field;
● Matthew 13:45 (KJV) the kingdom of heaven
is like unto a merchant man,
seeking goodly pearls
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● Matthew 13:47 (KJV)The kingdom of heaven
is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
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● Our Lord had a message to get out so he:
● Taught in the open air,
● In the village streets, and on the roads,
● By the lake-side, ● And in peoples own homes.
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●As Jesus taught it was necessary that people
remember his teaching so his teaching method would guarantee that.
●The parable always makes truth concrete.
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● There are very few people
who can grasp and understand
abstract ideas;●Most people think
in pictures.
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●We could try to put into words what beauty is,
and at the end of it no one would be the wiser;
●But if we can point at someone and say,
"That is a beautiful sunset," no description is needed.
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●We might try to define goodness
and in the end leave no clear idea of goodness
in people's minds;●But everyone recognizes
a good person and good deeds.
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● In order to be understood, every great word
must become flesh,● Every great idea must take
form and shape in a person’s mind;
● So the first great quality of a parable is that
it makes truth into a picture which all can see and understand.
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●All great teaching begins from the here and now
and gets us to the then and there.
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● The parable opens ones mind and eyes
by beginning from where he is
and leading him on to where he ought to be.
●Jesus was master in doing that.
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● The parable has the great virtue that it
enables and compels us to discover truth
for ourselves.●It does not do
a man's thinking for him.
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● It says, Here is a story.
●What is the truth in it? ●What does it mean
for you? ●Think it out for yourself".
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●Philippians2:12 Work out your own salvation
with fear and trembling.
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● There are some things which a man
cannot be told; ● He must discover them
for himself. ● You can only put him into a position in which
he can discover it for himself.
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● Unless we discover truth for ourselves,
it remains a second-hand truth. ● Unless we discover truth for ourselves,
we will forget it quickly. ● The parable compels a man
to draw his own conclusions.
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The other side of the coin is that the parable conceals truth
from those who are either too lazy to think
or too blinded by prejudice
to see.
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●It must be remembered that the parable, as Jesus used it,
was spoken; it was not read. ●Its impact had
to be immediate.
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● It made truth flash upon a man as the lightning
suddenly illuminates a pitch-dark night.
● In our study of the parables
that means two things for us.
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● First, we must think and study
and imagine ourselves back into the minds of those who were listening to Jesus.
● So that the parable will strike us
as it did those who heard it
for the first time.
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● Second, generally speaking a parable will have
only one point. ● A parable is not an allegory;
● An allegory is a story in which every possible detail
has an inner meaning.
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● The allegory has to be read and studied;
● A parable is heard.
● Remember that parables were designed
to make one stabbing truth flash out at a man
the moment he heard it.
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● Many of the parables start with “The kingdom of heaven
is like…” (Matthew 13:24)
● In explaining why He spoke in parables,
Jesus made reference to “the mysteries of
the kingdom of heaven”(Matthew 13:11)
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● We also noted that “the kingdom of heaven”
was the theme of His sermon on the mount.
(Matthew 5:3)● Because
“the kingdom of heaven” is such a prominent subject
in the parables of Jesus (as well as His overall preaching)...
● What does “the kingdom of heaven”
mean:
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● Let’s begin by defining “the kingdom of heaven”
by comparing it with “the kingdom of God”● Our first question
IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?● Some try to make a distinction
(Scofield Reference Bible, etc.)● But a quick comparison
of the gospels indicate that the terms refer
to the same thing
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● Since Matthew wrote his gospel to the Jews, he chose to used the phrase
“kingdom of heaven”. ● While the other gospel writers
used the phrase “kingdom of God”
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● The expression “heaven”
(literally, “heavens”) would emphasize
a spiritual kingdom● Let’s now consider what
Jesus meant when He spoke of the
“kingdom of heaven”.
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●The term “kingdom” as used by the Jews
often stressed the abstract idea of
“reign” or dominion”,●Not some geographical
area surrounded by physical boundaries.
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● Used this way by Jesus inLuke 17:21 (KJV)
●Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there!
for, behold, the kingdom of God
is within you.
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● Thus, the “kingdom of heaven”
or “kingdom of God)
is wherever the REIGN
or DOMINION of God (who is in heaven)
is manifested.
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● In one sense, the kingdom of God has always existed.
● Psalms 103:19 (KJV)● The LORD hath prepared his
throne in the heavens; and his kingdom rules over all.
● But in a special way the reign of God was to be
manifested with the coming of Christ.
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● As foretold in the time of Daniel
(500 B.C.) ● Daniel 2:44 (KJV)
● And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other
people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms,
and it shall stand for ever.
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● As proclaimed by John the Baptist
● Matthew 3:1-2 (KJV)● 1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the
wilderness of Judaea,● 2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven
is at hand.
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● As preached by Jesus ● Mark 1:14-15 (KJV)
● 14 Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of
the kingdom of God,● 15 And saying,
The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand:
repent ye, and believe the gospel.
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● It is in the Person of Jesus Christ
that the “reign of God”
is being expressly manifest today.
● 1 Corinthians 15:24-26 (KJV)
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● 1 Corinthians 15:24-26 (KJV)● 24 Then cometh the end,
when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God,
to the Father; when he shall have put down
all rule and all authority and power.● 25 For he must reign,
till he hath put all enemies under his feet.
● 26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
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● It is spiritual in nature.● The kingdom (or reign of God)
would not be found in the form of
a physical kingdom● John 18:36 (KJV)
● My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world,
then would my servants fight...
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● But it would manifest itself in spiritual ways.
●Romans 14:17 (KJV)●For the kingdom of God
is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and
peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
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● Visibly manifested in the lord’s church.
● What is the Lord’s church?● It is a kingdom of souls
● In whose hearts God is recognized as Sovereign King.● Thus the church
equals the kingdom of God.
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● “church” and “kingdom” can be used interchangeably.
● Matthew 16:18-19 (KJV)● 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon
this rock I will build my church;● 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven:
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● Paul to the church: ● Colossians 1:13 (KJV)
● Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath
translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
● 1 Thessalonians 2:12 (KJV)● That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto
his kingdom and glory.
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●The “kingdom of heaven” has a future element
as well as a present one
●Its future aspect is spoken of by Jesus.
●Matthew 25:34 (KJV)
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● Matthew 25:34 (KJV)● Then shall the King say unto them on his
right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father,
inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
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● The kingdom’s future aspect is spoken of by Paul :
● 2 Timothy 4:18 (KJV)● And the Lord shall deliver me
from every evil work, and will preserve me unto
his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever.
Amen.
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● Let us summarize ”KINGDOM OF HEAVEN”
● IN THE “PRESENT”
SENSE...● It is found wherever the SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD
is accepted in the hearts of men.
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● It is a SPIRITUAL KINGDOM,
for God rules in the hearts of men● Its outward manifestation today
is the LORD’S CHURCH
● The kingdom was “INAUGURATED”
on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2
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● IN THE “FUTURE” SENSE..● The kingdom will be
“CULMINATED” with the coming of the Lord
● When Jesus “delivers the kingdom
to God the Father” (1 Corinthians 15:24)
● “Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the
kingdom of their Father.”(Matthew 13:43)
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CONCLUSION
1. As we get into the parables, there will be many references to the
“kingdom of heaven”● Sometimes it appears
Jesus refers to the “present”
aspect of the kingdom● But then, at other times
He has reference to the “future”
aspect of the kingdom
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. Hopefully, this effort to define the
“kingdom of heaven” will help us appreciate
more what Jesus hasto say concerning “the mysteries of
the kingdom of heaven”!
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The doors of the church are open.
The Spirit and the Bride Say
“Come”.Revelation 22:17
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