The Kingdom of heavenThe Kingdom of heaven is what?

The Kingdom of heaven is when?

The Kingdom of heaven is where?God’s rule & reign. God’s government

John 18:36 Not of this world. Luke 17:20 Inside

Hebrews 12:28 Now but not yet fully come.

The Kingdom of heavenBefore we get started?

Tips for parables?

Challenges with parables.Dealing with parables.

Imagery. Dated imagery. Same old Same old trap.

Law of first mention.

The Kingdom of heavenIs treasure / Is ‘n skat

When you think of treasure?

The Kingdom of heavenIs treasure

Matthew 13:44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

Is ‘n skatMatthew 13:44 “Met die koninkryk van die hemel gaan dit soos met 'n skat wat in 'n saailand onder die grond lê. Wanneer iemand dit kry, maak hy dit weer toe; en omdat hy baie in sy skik is, gaan verkoop hy alles wat hy het, en hy koop daardie land.

The Kingdom of heavenThe Kingdom is of GREAT value.

Finding the Kingdom brings JOY!Matthew 13:44 is like treasure.

Matthew 13:44 it brings JOY to the one who finds it.

The Kingdom is buried in a field.Matthew 13:44 everybody does not see the importance of the field.

The Kingdom of heavenThe treasure is hidden.

We need to surrender.

The treasure does not stay hidden. Matthew 6:33 We need to seek the Kingdom.

Mark 4:11 The Kingdom is revealed.

John 12:24 We must be prepared to sell everything.