Kingdom of God in Matthew 21: 31, 43

"Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you." (Matthew 21: 31) and also "Therefore say I unto...

Kingdom of God in Matthew 19: 24

"And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God." (Matthew 19: 24) Jesus says in the prior verse: "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you,...

Kingdom of God in Matthew 12: 28

"But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you." (Matthew 12: 28 Here, Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for claiming that He was casting out demons because He was a proxy of Satan. Such blasphemy would help doom the...

Kingdom of God in Matthew 6: 33

"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6: 33) Jesus offers this powerful, intimidating, yet exhilarating exhortation to the Jewish multitudes, including His disciples, in the...

The Answer to Fear: Righteousness!

Isaiah 54 is the glorious promise for those who believe on the suffering Messiah (Isaiah 53): "4Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt...