King Jesus | March 28, 2021

 

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Matthew 4:12-17

12 Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee.

13 And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 15 “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— 16 the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned.”

17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Talk Sheet Questions

  1. Why do you think Matthew links to the arrest of John the Baptist? (12)

  2. Jesus fulfills Isaiah 9:1-2. Why do you think Matthew brings that in?

  3. If you were telling “the gospel according to you,” would you talk about Jesus as king? Why or why not? What would you say about him?

  4. Does the kingdom of heaven clarify or confuse your idea of the gospel? Explain.

  5. Can you think of other verses that might flesh out the idea of the kingdom?

Prayer

Pray that we will be loyal subjects and engaged ambassadors of the kingdom of heaven.

 
 
Scott Reavely