The Worth of the Kingdom Lesson Aim: To show the value of the higher life and how it replaces all temporal pursuits as a main goal. Scripture: Matt. 13:44-46. Historical analysis for reading the parable. The geographical and historical settings are the same as the previous lesson. This is a similitude, or “like” type of […]
Lesson One – The Hearts of Men
The Hearts of Mankind Lesson Aim: To show how the various responses of mankind to the word of God are due to the condition of our hearts. Scriptures : Mark 4:1-29; Matt. 13:1-23; Luke 8:4-15. Historical analysis for reading the parable. Place: By the lake, probably Sea of Galilee, Mark 4:1, 2. Occasion: Jesus was teaching the kingdom […]
Part II, Introduction – The Seed of the Kingdom and It’s Influence on the Hearts of Men
The Seed of the Kingdom and its Influence on the Hearts of Men Our Father who art in heaven hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matt. 6:9, 10. It has been said that we do not need to pray for the kingdom of […]
Lesson Five – The Transition Period
The Transition Period Lesson Aim: To consider certain statements, stories and parables given by Jesus while on earth about the kingdom of God in its transition. Scriptures: Matt. 9:10-17; Mark 2:15-22; Luke 5:29-39; Luke 16:19-31; Matt. 13:51-53. Historical analysis for reading the parable in Matt. 9:10-13; Mark 2:15-17; Luke 5:29-32. Place: In Matthew’s (Levi) hometown […]
Lesson Four – Jews and Gentiles United in God’s Kingdom
Jews and Gentiles United in God’s Kingdom Lesson Aim: To show that God’s eternal purpose of developing sons in His kingdom is being fulfilled from sinners of all races. Scriptures: Luke 14:15-24; Matt. 22:1-14; Acts 13:44-49; Rom. 15:7-12; Eph. 2:11-18. Historical analysis for reading the parable in Luke 14:15-24. Place: In or near Jerusalem, Luke […]
Lesson Three – John Calls a Fruitless Nation to Repentance
John Calls a Fruitless Nation to Repentance Lesson Aim: To show the purpose of John’s preaching and the condition of different groups in Israel as they responded to the message of the kingdom. Scriptures: Matt. 3:1-9; Luke 1:13-17; Matt. 11:1-19; Luke 7:16-35; Matt. 21:28-32 Historical analysis for reading the following epigram in Matt. 11:16-19; Luke […]
Lesson Two – Jesus, the King of God’s Kingdom
Jesus, the King of God’s Kingdom Lesson Aim: To show that under the new leadership God will have fruit in His kingdom. Scripture: Matt. 21:33-46. Note: This is the same parable we studied in Lesson One. Please review the historical analysis section. Introduction The writer of the Chronicles speaks of God’s kingdom as being in […]
Lesson One – Physical Israel and God’s Kingdom
Physical Israel and God’s Kingdom Lesson Aim: To show how God separated the people of His kingdom, physical Israel, like a vineyard in order to get the fruit He desired. Scriptures: Matt. 21:33-45; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-18; Isa. 5:1-7. Historical analysis for reading the parable. Place: Temple in Jerusalem, Matt. 21:23. Occasion: Jewish Passover, Matt. […]
