Main Point: Jesus is perfectly qualified to be the High Priest we need.

1. A Priest Who Lives.

2. A Priest Who is Pure.

3. A Priest Who is Effective.

4. The Priest God Appointed.

Main Point: The Son of God became a man to rescue His people through His death.

1. Through His incarnation and death, Christ defeated Satan.

2. Through His incarnation and death, Christ delivered us from slavery.

3. Through His incarnation and death, Christ dealt with our sins.

Main Point: Familiarity with Jesus is not the same as faith in Jesus.

1. Jesus Amazes.

2. Jesus Offends.

3. Jesus Withholds.

Main Point: God will judge the wicked at the end of the age.

1. God's Judgement is Patient.

2. God's Judgement is Certain.

3. God's Judgement Separates.

4. God's Judgement is Dreadful.

Main Point: The Kingdom of Heaven is the Greatest Treasure One Could Gain.

1. The Kingdom is the Greatest Treasure.

2. The Kingdom is Worth Every Cost to Gain It.

Main Point: God's kingdom advances powerfully and certainly, even when it appears small and hidden.

1. The Kingdom's Promised Splendor.

2. The Kingdom's Hidden Power.

3. The Mystery of the King and His Kingdom.

Main Point: In God's growing kingdom, Satan sows weeds until final judgment.

1. Growth of the Kingdom.

2. Weeds within the Kingdom.

3. Judgment for the Kingdom.

Main Point: What causes the word to be unfruitful in some hearers?

1. Lack of Understanding.

2. Superficial Enthusiasm.

3. Competing Desires.

Conclusion: The word will bear fruit.

Main Point: Having ears to hear the kingdom is a privileged blessing.

1. Many Hear the Word.

2. Not All Are Given Understanding.

3. Blessed Are Those Who Truly Hear.

Main Point: Pursue love, for it is the greatest Christian virtue.

1. Christian Love is Essential.

2. Christian Love Exemplified.

3. Christian Love is Eternal.