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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.
Matthew 6:10 Now but not yet fully come.
The Kingdom of heavenMatthew 13:45-46?
Mattèüs 13:45-46?
45“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
45Met die koninkryk van die hemel gaan dit soos met 'n handelaar wat op soek is na goeie pêrels. 46As hy 'n baie waardevolle pêrel raakloop, gaan verkoop hy alles wat hy het, en koop die pêrel.
The Kingdom of heavenPearl / Pêrel
When I say pearl you say..When I say pêrel you say..
The Kingdom of heavenUnpack the parable ~ para balo
What did it mean to the first people hearing it?
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The Kingdom of heavenUnpack the parable ~ para balo
What did it mean to the first people hearing it?
What is the spiritual bearing of the message?
The Kingdom of heavenUnpack the parable ~ para balo
What is the spiritual bearing of the message?• There are seekers seeking for the true God.
• There are many ideas of God in the world.
• Naturalism; Pantheism; Panenthesim; Deism
• There is only one true God. (Gen 1:1)
The Kingdom of heavenUnpack the parable ~ para balo
What did it mean to the first people hearing it?
What is the spiritual bearing of the message?
How is this seeker different from the seeker of the treasure?
