What if Jesus Didn’t Just Die for Heaven, But for Your Life Right Now?
Jesus and The Kingdom of God | Part 1 | Mark 4:26–34| May 5, 2025
Jesus said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens. The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens. And as soon as the grain is ready, the farmer comes and harvests it with a sickle, for the harvest time has come.” Jesus said, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story should I use to illustrate it? It is like a mustard seed planted in the ground. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of all garden plants; it grows long branches, and birds can make nests in its shade.” Jesus used many similar stories and illustrations to teach the people as much as they were able to hear it. In fact, in his public ministry he never taught without using parables; but afterward, when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything to them. Mark 4:26–34, NLT
Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. Matthew 9:35
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” –Jesus, Matthew 4:17
In the kingdom of God, the last are first, and the first are last.
In the kingdom of God, the humble are exalted, and the proud are humbled.
In the kingdom of God, servants become leaders, and leaders become servants.
In the kingdom of God, losing your life is the way you find it.
In the kingdom of God, outsiders become insiders, and foreigners become family.
“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” – Jesus, Matthew 6:33
Pray like this... “Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. – Jesus, Matthew 6:10
The blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.” – Jesus, Matthew 11:4–5
1. Open your heart to believe in Jesus and His Kingdom
“God blesses those who realize their need for him, for their’s is the Kingdom of Heaven.” – Jesus, Matthew 5:3
As many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but born of God. John 1:12 - 13
2. Get to know Jesus by reading the gospels and praying the Lord’s prayer.
Pray like this... “Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.”– Jesus, Matthew 6:10
“O my Father...not as I will, but as You will.” – Jesus, Matthew 26:39
3. End your day with a soft heart at night
He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” –Jesus, Matthew 13:9