KINGDOM OF GOD

-our Christian hope anchors on the kingdom of God

-one day, everyone will see Jesus

-at that time, there will be no more sickness, sadness, no sin and death (wages of sin)

future reality = the age to come.. and we can have a taste of it now

we have a taste of it.. power/life/glory

every time a demon is cast out, sickness healed.. the kingdom is here

as a believer, we can see and enter the kingdom of God

-this is what the commission is all about

-this message will never grow old

sovereign rule of God's kingship

kingdom of God is not the church, place, blessings.. its the rule of God in our life

-seek God's kingdom rule and His righteousness

   -the kingdom rule is God's righteousness

-the more we seek God's kingdom, there more God can rule in us, the more powerful we are

righteousness of Pharisees is external, outward.. Jesus' is in the heart

4 laws of the kingdom

1. the law of anger

we may not physically murder, but internally angry.. subject to judgement

dont be angry.. the moment we are angry, theres a risk of not entering the kingdom of God

-raca (aramaic) = word of deep anger of resentment and bitterness, word of hatred and contempt

-every murder is anger fully grown

anger gives the devil the chance

2. the law of purity

-only the pure in heart will see God

lust is not in the eye or hand cos lust is in the heart and mind

do what we must to get rid of sin

in Jesus' day, divorce is a very common thing

-marriage is a promise not to be broken

-when we sin, we are unattractive to God

   -unless we renounce God, God will never leave us..

-love unconditionally

divorce is rooted in lust

3. the law of honesty

to the Pharisees, we can make promises whenever but swear if we are serious about it

-to Jesus, when we make a promise, just do

   -a honest person doesnt need to swear

-perfect honesty is how the kingdom of God works

4. the law of love

in the kingdom of God, theres no room for personal revenge.. dont have a spirit of revenge and "prove to you"

- love = forgiveness

-bless = speak well

-is there zero anger (thoughts, emotions), perfect purity (bodily emotional cravings), perfect honest (words and promises) and perfect love (relationship)

-we cant do it, we can desire it..

   -only by the grace of God then we can.. we need to seek for them