September 10, 2015

Ep.883: How Did Jesus Describe the Kingdom of Heaven?

Connecting four parables: the Field, Pearl, Dragnet and Scribe

Theme Scripture: Matthew 13:44

We all know that Jesus came to save the world from sin and death. We all know that Jesus opened the way to heaven for his truest followers. We all also know that Jesus taught frequently about the "kingdom of heaven.” What we may not know is what he meant by that phrase, because it is used in a variety of ways that seem to contradict one another. So, how do we figure out what Jesus was really talking about when he spoke of the kingdom of heaven?

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