SLIDE 1 Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at
- hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”
Mark 1:14-15
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The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
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The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
Sermon on the Mount
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The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
Sermon on the Mount “For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:20
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The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
Sermon on the Mount “For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:20
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The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
Sermon on the Mount Spiritual Gifts
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The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
Sermon on the Mount Spiritual Gifts There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
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The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
Sermon on the Mount Spiritual Gifts There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
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The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
Sermon on the Mount Spiritual Gifts There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
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The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
Sermon on the Mount Spiritual Gifts There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
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The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
Sermon on the Mount Spiritual Gifts There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
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The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
Sermon on the Mount Spiritual Gifts There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
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The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
Sermon on the Mount Spiritual Gifts There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
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The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
Sermon on the Mount Spiritual Gifts Cessationism versus Continuationism
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The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
Sermon on the Mount Spiritual Gifts Cessationism versus Continuationism The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
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The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
Sermon on the Mount Spiritual Gifts Cessationism versus Continuationism The Holy Spirit in the Early Church Signs of the Kingdom
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Signs of the Kingdom
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Olivet Discourse
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Olivet Discourse “And this gospel of the kingdom (what) will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:14
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Olivet Discourse “And this gospel of the kingdom (what) will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:14
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Olivet Discourse “And this gospel of the kingdom (what) will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:14
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Olivet Discourse “And this gospel of the kingdom (what) will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24:14 The good news (gospel) of the kingdom of God.
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Lord’s Prayer
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Lord’s Prayer “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done (where) on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:9-10
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Lord’s Prayer “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done (where) on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:9-10
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Lord’s Prayer “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done (where) on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:9-10
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Lord’s Prayer “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done (where) on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:9-10
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Lord’s Prayer “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done (where) on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:9-10 The prayer is for the kingdom of God to come.
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Preaching of Jesus
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Preaching of Jesus And Jesus went about all Galilee, (1) teaching in their synagogues, (2) preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and (3) healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. Matthew 4:23
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Preaching of Jesus And Jesus went about all Galilee, (1) teaching in their synagogues, (2) preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and (3) healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. Matthew 4:23
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Preaching of Jesus And Jesus went about all Galilee, (1) teaching in their synagogues, (2) preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and (3) healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. Matthew 4:23 Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom.
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Preaching of Jesus
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Preaching of Jesus Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:14-15
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Preaching of Jesus Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:14-15
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Preaching of Jesus Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:14-15
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Preaching of Jesus Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:14-15
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Preaching of Jesus Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:14-15
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Signs of the Kingdom
The Preaching of Jesus Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:14-15 Believe the gospel of the kingdom of God.
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Signs of the Kingdom
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Signs of the Kingdom
What is the kingdom of God?
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Signs of the Kingdom
What is the kingdom of God? And what are the signs that indicate when you are in the kingdom of God?
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Signs of the Kingdom
What is the kingdom of God?
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Signs of the Kingdom
What is the kingdom of God? The kingdom of God is the rule of the eternal, sovereign God over all the universe, including our life. This kingdom has its own set of realities, realized and appropriated by faith, that often clash with the realities of this fallen world, that are appropriated by reason, logic and our senses.
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Signs of the Kingdom
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Signs of the Kingdom
“But seek first (1) the kingdom of God and (2) His righteousness, and all these things shall be added (not just given) to you.” Matthew 6:33
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Signs of the Kingdom
“But seek first (1) the kingdom of God and (2) His righteousness, and all these things shall be added (not just given) to you.” Matthew 6:33
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Signs of the Kingdom
“But seek first (1) the kingdom of God and (2) His righteousness, and all these things shall be added (not just given) to you.” Matthew 6:33
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Signs of the Kingdom
“But seek first (1) the kingdom of God and (2) His righteousness, and all these things shall be added (not just given) to you.” Matthew 6:33
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Signs of the Kingdom
“But seek first (1) the kingdom of God and (2) His righteousness, and all these things shall be added (not just given) to you.” Matthew 6:33
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Signs of the Kingdom
“But seek first (1) the kingdom of God and (2) His righteousness, and all these things shall be added (not just given) to you.” Matthew 6:33
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Signs of the Kingdom
Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, (1) teaching in their synagogues, (2) preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and (3) healing every sickness and every disease among the people.” Matthew 9:35
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Signs of the Kingdom
Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, (1) teaching in their synagogues, (2) preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and (3) healing every sickness and every disease among the people.” Matthew 9:35
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Signs of the Kingdom
Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, (1) teaching in their synagogues, (2) preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and (3) healing every sickness and every disease among the people.” Matthew 9:35
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Signs of the Kingdom
“But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you.” Matthew 12:28
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Signs of the Kingdom
“But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you.” Matthew 12:28
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Signs of the Kingdom
“But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you.” Matthew 12:28
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Signs of the Kingdom
And He said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God present with power.” Mark 9:1
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Signs of the Kingdom
And He said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God present with power.” Mark 9:1
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Signs of the Kingdom
Now when it was day, He departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowd sought Him and came to Him, and tried to keep Him from leaving them; but He said to them, “I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, (why) because for this purpose I have been sent.” Luke 4:42-43
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Signs of the Kingdom
Now when it was day, He departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowd sought Him and came to Him, and tried to keep Him from leaving them; but He said to them, “I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, (why) because for this purpose I have been sent.” Luke 4:42-43
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Signs of the Kingdom
Now when it was day, He departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowd sought Him and came to Him, and tried to keep Him from leaving them; but He said to them, “I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, (why) because for this purpose I have been sent.” Luke 4:42-43
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Signs of the Kingdom
Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him. Luke 8:1
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Signs of the Kingdom
Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him. Luke 8:1
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Signs of the Kingdom
Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them (what) power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. He sent them to (1) preach the kingdom of God and (2) to heal the sick. Luke 9:1-2
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Signs of the Kingdom
Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them (what) power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. He sent them to (1) preach the kingdom of God and (2) to heal the sick. Luke 9:1-2
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Signs of the Kingdom
Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them (what) power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. He sent them to (1) preach the kingdom of God and (2) to heal the sick. Luke 9:1-2
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Signs of the Kingdom
Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them (what) power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. He sent them to (1) preach the kingdom of God and (2) to heal the sick. Luke 9:1-2
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Signs of the Kingdom
Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them (what) power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. He sent them to (1) preach the kingdom of God and (2) to heal the sick. Luke 9:1-2
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Signs of the Kingdom
Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them (what) power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. He sent them to (1) preach the kingdom of God and (2) to heal the sick. Luke 9:1-2
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Signs of the Kingdom
“And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you. Do not fear, little flock, (why) for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:29-32
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Signs of the Kingdom
“And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you. Do not fear, little flock, (why) for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:29-32
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Signs of the Kingdom
“And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you. Do not fear, little flock, (why) for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:29-32
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Signs of the Kingdom
“And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you. Do not fear, little flock, (why) for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:29-32
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Signs of the Kingdom
“And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you. Do not fear, little flock, (why) for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:29-32
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Signs of the Kingdom
What is the kingdom of God?
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Signs of the Kingdom
What is the kingdom of God? And what are the signs that indicate when you are in the kingdom of God?
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Signs of the Kingdom
At Nazareth
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And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has (1) anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to (2) heal the brokenhearted, to (3) proclaim liberty to the captives and (4) recovery of sight to the blind, to (5) set at liberty those who are
- ppressed; to (6) proclaim the acceptable
year of the LORD.”
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And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has (1) anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to (2) heal the brokenhearted, to (3) proclaim liberty to the captives and (4) recovery of sight to the blind, to (5) set at liberty those who are
- ppressed; to (6) proclaim the acceptable
year of the LORD.”
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And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has (1) anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to (2) heal the brokenhearted, to (3) proclaim liberty to the captives and (4) recovery of sight to the blind, to (5) set at liberty those who are
- ppressed; to (6) proclaim the acceptable
year of the LORD.”
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And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has (1) anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to (2) heal the brokenhearted, to (3) proclaim liberty to the captives and (4) recovery of sight to the blind, to (5) set at liberty those who are
- ppressed; to (6) proclaim the acceptable
year of the LORD.”
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And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has (1) anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to (2) heal the brokenhearted, to (3) proclaim liberty to the captives and (4) recovery of sight to the blind, to (5) set at liberty those who are
- ppressed; to (6) proclaim the acceptable
year of the LORD.”
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And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has (1) anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to (2) heal the brokenhearted, to (3) proclaim liberty to the captives and (4) recovery of sight to the blind, to (5) set at liberty those who are
- ppressed; to (6) proclaim the acceptable
year of the LORD.”
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And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has (1) anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to (2) heal the brokenhearted, to (3) proclaim liberty to the captives and (4) recovery of sight to the blind, to (5) set at liberty those who are
- ppressed; to (6) proclaim the acceptable
year of the LORD.”
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Then He closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed on Him. And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” Luke 4:17-21
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Then He closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed on Him. And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” Luke 4:17-21
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- 1. Preaching the gospel to the poor
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- 1. Preaching the gospel to the poor
- 2. Healing the brokenhearted
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- 1. Preaching the gospel to the poor
- 2. Healing the brokenhearted
- 3. Proclaiming liberty to the captives
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- 1. Preaching the gospel to the poor
- 2. Healing the brokenhearted
- 3. Proclaiming liberty to the captives
- 4. Restoring sight to the blind
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- 1. Preaching the gospel to the poor
- 2. Healing the brokenhearted
- 3. Proclaiming liberty to the captives
- 4. Restoring sight to the blind
- 5. Liberating the oppressed
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- 1. Preaching the gospel to the poor
- 2. Healing the brokenhearted
- 3. Proclaiming liberty to the captives
- 4. Restoring sight to the blind
- 5. Liberating the oppressed
- 6. Proclaiming the acceptable year of the Lord
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When these ministries characterize the behavior of Christians, we know God’s kingdom is present.
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When these ministries characterize the behavior of Christians, we know God’s kingdom is present. And when they don’t, then we can safely assume God’s kingdom is not present among believers.
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To the Disciples of John the Baptist
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To the Disciples of John the Baptist When the men had come to Him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to You, saying, ‘Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?’ ” And that very hour He cured many of infirmities, afflictions, and evil spirits; and to many blind He gave sight. Luke 7:20-21
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Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things you have seen and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” Luke 7:22-23
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- 7. Healing the sick
- 8. Casting out evil spirits
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- 7. Healing the sick
- 8. Casting out evil spirits
- 9. Making lame people walk
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- 7. Healing the sick
- 8. Casting out evil spirits
- 9. Making lame people walk
- 10. Cleansing lepers
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- 7. Healing the sick
- 8. Casting out evil spirits
- 9. Making lame people walk
- 10. Cleansing lepers
- 11. Restoring hearing to the deaf
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- 7. Healing the sick
- 8. Casting out evil spirits
- 9. Making lame people walk
- 10. Cleansing lepers
- 11. Restoring hearing to the deaf
- 12. Raising the dead
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Signs of the Kingdom
This list is not exhaustive.
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Signs of the Kingdom
This list is not exhaustive. But it does give us a broad picture of what the daily life of the early church was like.
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This list is not exhaustive. But it does give us a broad picture of what the daily life of the early church was like. And there were more signs of the kingdom.
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- 13. Sharing material goods
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- 13. Sharing material goods
This sign was highlighted twice in the Acts.
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- 13. Sharing material goods
This sign was highlighted twice in the Acts. More than any other sign.
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- 13. Sharing material goods
This sign was highlighted twice in the Acts. More than any other sign. Did you ever wonder why?
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And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the
- apostles. Now all who believed were together, and
had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. Acts 2:42-45
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And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the
- apostles. Now all who believed were together, and
had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. Acts 2:42-45
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And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the
- apostles. Now all who believed were together, and
had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. Acts 2:42-45
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And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the
- apostles. Now all who believed were together, and
had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. Acts 2:42-45
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And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the
- apostles. Now all who believed were together, and
had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. Acts 2:42-45
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And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the
- apostles. Now all who believed were together, and
had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. Acts 2:42-45
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Now, a new set of believers are present.
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Now, a new set of believers are present. Most of them were not present in Acts 2.
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Now, a new set of believers are present. Most of them were not present in Acts 2. These had just come to faith at the preaching of Peter and the healing of the man born lame in Acts 4.
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Now, a new set of believers are present. Most of them were not present in Acts 2. These had just come to faith at the preaching of Peter and the healing of the man born lame in Acts 4. This was their first introduction into church life.
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Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. Acts 4:32-33
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Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. Acts 4:32-33
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Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. Acts 4:32-33
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Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. Acts 4:32-33
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Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. Acts 4:34-35
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Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. Acts 4:34-35
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Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. Acts 4:34-35
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Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. Acts 4:34-35
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Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. Acts 4:34-35
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Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. Acts 4:34-35
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The issue wasn’t having material goods.
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The issue wasn’t having material goods. This doesn’t teach poverty promotes piety.
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The issue wasn’t having material goods. This doesn’t teach poverty promotes piety. The principle is that we should not place material goods as a priority, which we almost always do.
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The issue wasn’t having material goods. This doesn’t teach poverty promotes piety. The principle is that we should not place material goods as a priority, which we almost always do. Just look how we spend our time.
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The issue wasn’t having material goods. This doesn’t teach poverty promotes piety. The principle is that we should not place material goods as a priority, which we almost always do. Just look how we spend our time. Look what causes us the most worry.
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The issue wasn’t having material goods. This doesn’t teach poverty promotes piety. The principle is that we should not place material goods as a priority, which we almost always do. Just look how we spend our time. Look what causes us the most worry. Do we believe the promise of Jesus in Matthew 6:33?
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The thing that offended the Holy Spirit was not possessions, but poverty.
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The thing that offended the Holy Spirit was not possessions, but poverty. And the Holy Spirit moved in the lives of believers to alleviate poverty in the lives of fellow believers.
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The thing that offended the Holy Spirit was not possessions, but poverty. And the Holy Spirit moved in the lives of believers to alleviate poverty in the lives of fellow believers. Nor was there anyone among them who lacked. Acts 4:34
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The thing that offended the Holy Spirit was not possessions, but poverty. And the Holy Spirit moved in the lives of believers to alleviate poverty in the lives of fellow believers. Nor was there anyone among them who lacked. Acts 4:34
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An Example: Barnabas
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An Example: Barnabas And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Acts 4:36-37
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An Example: Barnabas And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Acts 4:36-37
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An Example: Barnabas And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Acts 4:36-37
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An Example: Barnabas And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Acts 4:36-37
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An Example: Barnabas And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Acts 4:36-37
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An Example: Barnabas And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Acts 4:36-37
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An Example: Barnabas And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Acts 4:36-37
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Another Example: Ananias and Sapphira
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Another Example: Ananias and Sapphira Acts 5:1-10
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Another Example: Ananias and Sapphira Acts 5:1-10 So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things. Acts 5:11
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Another Example: Ananias and Sapphira Acts 5:1-10 So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things. Acts 5:11
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Result: More Signs of the Kingdom
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Result: More Signs of the Kingdom And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly. Acts 5:12-13
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Result: More Signs of the Kingdom And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly. Acts 5:12-13
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Result: More Signs of the Kingdom And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly. Acts 5:12-13
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Result: More Signs of the Kingdom And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly. Acts 5:12-13
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Result: More Signs of the Kingdom And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly. Acts 5:12-13
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Result: More Signs of the Kingdom And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, so that they brought the sick out into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might fall on some of them. Acts 5:14-15
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Result: More Signs of the Kingdom And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, so that they brought the sick out into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might fall on some of them. Acts 5:14-15
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Result: More Signs of the Kingdom And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, so that they brought the sick out into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might fall on some of them. Acts 5:14-15
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Result: More Signs of the Kingdom And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, so that they brought the sick out into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might fall on some of them. Acts 5:14-15
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Result: More Signs of the Kingdom And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, so that they brought the sick out into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might fall on some of them. Acts 5:14-15
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Result: More Signs of the Kingdom Also a multitude gathered from the surrounding cities to Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed. Acts 5:16
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Result: More Signs of the Kingdom Also a multitude gathered from the surrounding cities to Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed. Acts 5:16
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Result: More Signs of the Kingdom Also a multitude gathered from the surrounding cities to Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed. Acts 5:16
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Result: More Signs of the Kingdom Also a multitude gathered from the surrounding cities to Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed. Acts 5:16
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The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
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Sermon on the Mount
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Sermon on the Mount Spiritual Gifts
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Sermon on the Mount Spiritual Gifts Cessationism versus Continuationism
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Sermon on the Mount Spiritual Gifts Cessationism versus Continuationism The Holy Spirit in the Early Church
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Sermon on the Mount Spiritual Gifts Cessationism versus Continuationism The Holy Spirit in the Early Church Is that enough?
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Sermon on the Mount Spiritual Gifts Cessationism versus Continuationism The Holy Spirit in the Early Church Is that enough? Or do you need more?
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Levi, have you, in the quiet hours with the Lord, considered what is your Christian duty as a husband?
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Levi, have you, in the quiet hours with the Lord, considered what is your Christian duty as a husband? Have you, in the quiet hours with the Lord, considered the truth about life in His kingdom and your duty to embrace that life, no matter how uncomfortable it may make you feel?
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Do you belong to the kingdom?
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Do you belong to the kingdom? How do you know?
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Do you belong to the kingdom? How do you know? Do you believe what we have looked at over the last six months?
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Do you belong to the kingdom? How do you know? Do you believe what we have looked at over the last six months? Has that belief changed your life in any way?
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Do you belong to the kingdom? How do you know? Do you believe what we have looked at over the last six months? Has that belief changed your life in any way? Do you want to see the signs of the kingdom manifested in your life and in this church?
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Do you belong to the kingdom? How do you know? Do you believe what we have looked at over the last six months? Has that belief changed your life in any way? Do you want to see the signs of the kingdom manifested in your life and in this church? What are you prepared to do about it?
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It has to start with you?
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It has to start with you? Are you ready to jump into the deep end of the pool with our Lord?
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