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THE KINGDOM

Text : Matthew 13:19 

When anyone hears the word about the kingdom yet doesn’t understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path.

Basically, there are two kingdoms- the kingdom of God and the kingdom of Satan, you are either in one of the two. You can't be in the two at the same time, and there is no middle ground. Colossians 1:13, Revelation 16:10. 

Access into the kingdom of God can only be gained through Jesus Christ. And this only comes through hearing the words of the kingdom. 

Jesus said, "when anyone hears the word of the kingdom...", (Matthew 13:19).This shows that words of the kingdom has to be heard. 

But the question is, how many are really hearing the words of the kingdom? There are many in the church today who are not hearing the words of the kingdom. 

The first step to entering into the kingdom of God is ability to hear His words.

In our text, Jesus mentioned two key words that you need to pay attention to - Hear and understand. 

Not many people can stand true doctrines of God's word today. And this has been prophesied long ago. 

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears ; 2 Timothy 4:3.

This explains why preachers are not preaching the kingdom and why listeners are not hearing. 

The other side of the coin is 'understanding'. It is one thing to hear, it's another to understand.

That's why Proverbs 4:7 says wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Everything about the kingdom comes first and foremost through hearing. Romans 10:17 stated that faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God 

Seek to hear His sayings and seek to understand them that you may profit therein.

PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father, I receive the hearing ears and understanding heart in Jesus name. 

Bible Reading: Matthew 13:1-23.



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