Part 2 of Misperceptions of Jesus: Studies in Matthew 12-15 –

Big Idea: The kingdom of God has come in Christ to defeat evil.

1. The kingdom of God has come in Christ (vv. 22-29)

The two Kingdoms:

Kingdom of God vs. Kingdom of Satan

2. The kingdom of God demands allegiance (vv. 30-32)

The two sides:

• For Christ vs. Against Christ
• The unforgivable sin committed by the Pharisees
• The Act: Attributing Jesus’ work to that of Satan
• The Commitment: Unwavering commitment to deny Jesus as the Messiah in spite of overwhelming evidence
• The Result: Eternal punishment

3. The kingdom of God requires good citizens (vv. 33-37)

The two natures:

Good vs. Evil

• Words reveal true character