Hope and Salvation in the Gospel of the Kingdom

 

Summary

In the midst of a world filled with uncertainty, chaos, and impending judgment, there is a beacon of hope and salvation through the Gospel of the Kingdom. This Gospel, as prophesied by Jesus in Matthew 24:14, is the good news that will be preached to all nations before the end comes. The world, outside of God, is under His wrath and destined for judgment, but God, in His mercy, has provided a way of escape through Jesus Christ. This Gospel is not just a message of doom but a message of hope, offering a way into the Kingdom of God, a place of safety and eternal security.

The Kingdom of God is not a visible, earthly kingdom but a spiritual realm that God is establishing through His Son. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the door to this Kingdom. He came into the world, lived a life of perfect obedience, and died on the cross to open the way for us to enter. His resurrection from the dead is the assurance of our justification and the opening of the Kingdom to all who believe in Him. The Gospel of the Kingdom is ultimately about Jesus Christ, who is the light of the world, the way, the truth, and the life. He alone can provide the answers to the deepest questions of life and eternity.

In a world that is increasingly precarious and uncertain, the urgent question is how one can enter this Kingdom. The answer lies in recognizing who Jesus is and what He has done. He is the only one who can break the seals of history and unfold its meaning. He is the only one who can save us from the impending judgment and bring us into the safety of God's Kingdom. This is the good news that must be proclaimed to all nations, offering hope and salvation to all who will receive it.

Key Takeaways:

- The Gospel of the Kingdom is a message of hope amidst a world destined for judgment. It offers a way of escape through Jesus Christ, who is the door to the Kingdom. This Kingdom is not of this world but a spiritual realm that God is establishing through His Son. [06:51]

- Jesus Christ is the light of the world, providing answers to the deepest questions of life and eternity. He is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one can come to the Father except through Him. His life, death, and resurrection open the way for us to enter the Kingdom of God. [27:52]

- The Kingdom of God is not a visible, earthly kingdom but a spiritual realm. Jesus did not come to reform the world or set up a visible kingdom but to open the way for us to enter the spiritual Kingdom through His sacrifice. [33:53]

- The urgency of entering the Kingdom of God is paramount in a world filled with uncertainty and chaos. Life is precarious, and the only secure place is within the Kingdom of God, which is accessible through faith in Jesus Christ. [08:24]

- Jesus Christ is the only one who can break the seals of history and unfold its meaning. He is the Lord of history and the master of the future. Our focus should be on Him, for He alone holds the key to our eternal destiny. [17:30]

Youtube Chapters:

- [00:00] - Welcome
- [00:10] - Introduction to Matthew 24:14
- [01:14] - The Disciples' Inquiry
- [02:00] - Prophecies of Calamity
- [03:08] - The Gospel Amidst Gloom
- [04:14] - God's Patience and Judgment
- [05:27] - The New Kingdom
- [06:51] - Citizens of the Kingdom
- [08:24] - Urgency of Entering the Kingdom
- [09:25] - Characteristics of the Kingdom
- [11:09] - The Hope in Jesus
- [12:30] - The Problem of History
- [17:30] - Jesus, the Lord of History
- [23:32] - Jesus' Claims and Authority
- [30:30] - How Jesus Admits Us to the Kingdom
- [36:23] - The Incarnation and Its Significance

Study Guide

Bible Study Discussion Guide

Bible Reading:
- Matthew 24:14

Observation Questions:
1. What is the significance of the Gospel of the Kingdom being preached to all nations before the end comes, as mentioned in Matthew 24:14? [00:31]
2. How does the sermon describe the current state of the world outside of God? [03:54]
3. According to the sermon, what is the role of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of the Kingdom? [11:23]
4. What does the sermon say about the nature of the Kingdom of God? [33:53]

Interpretation Questions:
1. How does the sermon interpret the urgency of entering the Kingdom of God in today's world? [08:24]
2. In what ways does the sermon suggest that Jesus Christ is the answer to the deepest questions of life and eternity? [27:52]
3. How does the sermon explain the concept of Jesus being the "door" to the Kingdom of God? [28:20]
4. What does the sermon imply about the relationship between Jesus' life, death, and resurrection and our entry into the Kingdom of God? [45:54]

Application Questions:
1. The sermon emphasizes the urgency of entering the Kingdom of God. What steps can you take this week to deepen your relationship with Jesus and ensure your place in His Kingdom? [08:24]
2. Reflect on a time when you felt uncertain or anxious about the future. How can the message of hope in the Gospel of the Kingdom provide comfort and direction in such times? [03:08]
3. The sermon describes Jesus as the light of the world. How can you seek His guidance in areas of your life where you feel lost or in need of direction? [25:14]
4. Consider the idea that Jesus is the only one who can break the seals of history and unfold its meaning. How does this perspective influence your understanding of current world events? [17:30]
5. The sermon states that the Kingdom of God is a spiritual realm. How can you cultivate a mindset that prioritizes spiritual growth over worldly concerns? [33:53]
6. Jesus' resurrection is described as the assurance of our justification. How does this assurance impact your daily life and interactions with others? [45:54]
7. Identify one person in your life who may not know about the Gospel of the Kingdom. What is one practical way you can share this message of hope and salvation with them this week? [07:08]

Devotional

Day 1: Hope in the Midst of Judgment
In a world destined for judgment, the Gospel of the Kingdom offers a beacon of hope and a way of escape through Jesus Christ. This Kingdom is not a visible, earthly realm but a spiritual one that God is establishing through His Son. Jesus is the door to this Kingdom, and His life, death, and resurrection open the way for us to enter. The Gospel is not just a message of doom but a message of hope, offering eternal security and safety in God's Kingdom. [06:51]

Isaiah 26:3-4 (ESV): "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock."

Reflection: In what areas of your life do you need to shift your focus from the chaos around you to the hope found in Jesus Christ?


Day 2: Jesus, the Light of the World
Jesus Christ is the light of the world, providing answers to the deepest questions of life and eternity. He is the way, the truth, and the life, and no one can come to the Father except through Him. His life, death, and resurrection open the way for us to enter the Kingdom of God. In a world filled with uncertainty, Jesus offers clarity and direction, guiding us to eternal life with the Father. [27:52]

John 1:4-5 (ESV): "In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."

Reflection: How can you allow the light of Jesus to illuminate the dark areas of your life today?


Day 3: The Spiritual Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God is not a visible, earthly kingdom but a spiritual realm. Jesus did not come to reform the world or set up a visible kingdom but to open the way for us to enter the spiritual Kingdom through His sacrifice. This Kingdom is accessible to all who believe in Jesus and accept His sacrifice, offering a place of safety and eternal security. [33:53]

Luke 17:20-21 (ESV): "Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, 'The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed, nor will they say, "Look, here it is!" or "There!" for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.'"

Reflection: What steps can you take to focus more on the spiritual aspects of God's Kingdom rather than the visible, earthly concerns?


Day 4: Urgency of Entering the Kingdom
The urgency of entering the Kingdom of God is paramount in a world filled with uncertainty and chaos. Life is precarious, and the only secure place is within the Kingdom of God, which is accessible through faith in Jesus Christ. The Gospel must be proclaimed to all nations, offering hope and salvation to all who will receive it. [08:24]

Hebrews 3:15 (ESV): "As it is said, 'Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.'"

Reflection: What is one step you can take today to deepen your faith and ensure your place in God's Kingdom?


Day 5: Jesus, the Lord of History
Jesus Christ is the only one who can break the seals of history and unfold its meaning. He is the Lord of history and the master of the future. Our focus should be on Him, for He alone holds the key to our eternal destiny. In a world that often seems chaotic and unpredictable, Jesus provides the assurance and direction we need. [17:30]

Revelation 5:5 (ESV): "And one of the elders said to me, 'Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.'"

Reflection: How can you trust Jesus more with the uncertainties of your future, knowing He is the Lord of history?

Quotes



and this Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations and then shall the End come we come back to this verse once more this verse which is in so many senses the most important and the pivotal and crucial verse in this momentous 24th chapter of this Gospel According to St Matthew let us again be clear in our minds as to the setting of this remarkable and most encouraging statement [00:00:31]

here you see in the midst of this prophecy of gloom despair and disaster he talks about a gospel which means good news the picture is not one of unrelieved Gloom history is not all together outside the control of God there is another message there's another aspect there is something that can be said in the midst of the darkness there is a light this Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached [00:03:05]

the world as such outside God is under the wrath of God and is doomed to judgment and to Perdition that's perfectly clear not only here but elsewhere in the gospels and in the whole of the Bible going right away up to that book of Revelation at the end sin is going to be punished God is very patient with him a thousand years but as one day and one day as a thousand years [00:03:54]

God has proved Ed a way whereby men and women individually can be delivered from that he's forming a new people a new company if you like a new kingdom this Gospel of the Kingdom he began doing it away back at the dawn of History we see a division even in the children of Adam and Eve Cain remaining in the world able in God's kingdom and so it has gone up the kingdom of God [00:05:27]

the most important thing for everybody in this world at this moment is to discover the way of entering into this kingdom of God I mustn't keep you again by reminding you of the seriousness of the times in which we're living life has never been so precarious no men in his senses is going to postpone a matter like this our whole life is uncertain [00:07:26]

therefore that in a world like this the one rarely urgent matter is how how can one enter the kingdom of God the Kingdom of Heaven how can one arrive at this place of safety and of security and of protection and we've even started answering that question the first question a man asks at such a point must be this what are the characteristics of that Kingdom [00:08:24]

we have only one thing to do my dear friends and that is to look at him to stand and to face him or to use the language of the author of The epistle to the Hebrews to consider him here I say and here alone is one who seems to have the key to the whole problem of history and of time to the whole problem of our Eternal and everlasting Destiny [00:11:51]

there is only one who has ever made a prophecy of the future course of history and of the world who has proved to be right and it is this Jesus of Nazareth who are speaking to these disciples on this occasion that we are considering together this evening every other one has been wrong he has prophesied nearly 2,000 years ago what was going to happen and it has happened [00:19:15]

the kingdom of God cometh not with observation the kingdom of God doesn't come with outward appearance and with outward show the kingdom of God cometh not with observation so don't listen list to them who say to you low here or low there don't listen to the people who say ah we are going to set up the kingdom of God with our politics and our socialism and all our protests and councils of actions [00:33:20]

how does this Kingdom Come how does he admit us into this Kingdom oh I say the first principle to grasp is that he doesn't do it merely by teaching us it isn't by giving us new ideas ideas which we've got to put into practice do you know how he admits into the kingdom I can tell you it was all there in chapter 5 of The Book of Revelation [00:34:43]

the wonderful works of God that's the good news of the Kingdom the wonderful works of God that's what the whole Bible is you know the works of God God coming down down into the garden speaking his word God destroying the Tower of Babel God calling out Abram God forming a nation God taking them down to Egypt God bringing them out of Egypt it's God the wonderful works of God bringing in his kingdom [00:36:14]

there is only one way of getting into that Kingdom it is through Jesus Christ he so loved you that he left the courts of heaven and humbled himself and was born into utter poverty in a stable in a little place called Bethlehem he endured the contradiction of Sinners against himself their spite their malice their spleen their Envy he looked into the face of sin he who was eternally pure [00:48:21]

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