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. […]
