Jesus teaches us about the Kingdom:

1. The Kingdom of God is of ultimate value.

(The value we get out of the Kingdom: We get Jesus as Lord and fellowship with Him through the Spirit. As Kingdom citizens we’ve been given every spiritual blessing.)

2. Encountering the Kingdom requires a deliberate choice.

3. The Kingdom of God is worth giving up everything else.

Closing Question:

What are you choosing right now?

Truths about the kingdom of God from this parable:


1.) Not everyone will enter the kingdom

2.) The standard for the kingdom is righteousness

(righteousness = sin-free)

3. Don’t be too quick to judge who will enter

Three truths about the message of the Kingdom

1. The proclamation of the Kingdom is paramount

2. Not everyone will receive it for various reasons

3. Those who truly receive it will bear fruit

The gospel has a greater purpose in your life than for you just to be saved.

We must prove faithful having been entrusted with the Message of the Gospel by sharing it.

What does the mind of Christ mean? Answer: Philippians 2:5

True wisdom comes thru service:

James 3:13-18

How do we live this out?

1. Ask God for help

2. Revere Christ

3. See your value in Christ

Conclusion: The path of greatness is found in putting others first.

3 reasons why the cross of Jesus Christ is significant:

1. Jesus bore our sins on the cross

2. Justice was served on the cross

3. The cross bridges the gap between human and God

1. The message of the cross is found in weakness.

2. The message of the cross is obscured by pride.

3. The message of the cross is counter-culture.

Christian identity and maturity rests in the crucified Christ