
Series: Misperceptions of Jesus - Part 2
Bible Passage: Matthew 12:22-37
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Part 2 of Misperceptions of Jesus: Studies in Matthew 12-15 –
Big Idea: The kingdom of God has come in Christ to defeat evil.
- The kingdom of God has come in Christ (vv. 22-29)
The two Kingdoms:
Kingdom of God vs. Kingdom of Satan
- 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
- The kingdom of God requires good citizens (vv. 33-37)
The two natures:
Good vs. Evil
- Words reveal true character