The One Who Is Least in the Kingdom
Series: Gospel of the Kingdom
Speaker: Lead Pastor Dustin Aguilar
Scriptures
Matthew 11:7–9
Jeremiah 29:11
2 Peter 3:9
What We Believe
Jesus relays a message to John the Baptist, who is imprisoned, connecting Himself to Old Testament prophecies.
Jesus then speaks to the crowds about John the Baptist. Through a series of rhetorical questions, He reminds them that John is not weak or insignificant. In essence, He asks:
Did you go out to see something ordinary or unremarkable?
Did you go out to see a wealthy man dressed in fine clothes?
John the Baptist is the greatest prophet and messenger who prepared the way for the Messiah, yet believers today carry an even greater message.
Jesus speaks of a new birth. Those born of the Spirit are called greater than John the Baptist.
The Messiah came through the Jewish people, yet many rejected the plan spoken of in Jeremiah 29:11.
How to Obey
God does not desire that anyone should perish (2 Peter 3:9). That same redemptive plan is extended to everyone. We only need to receive it.
God gives us our purpose, both generally and individually.
How to Walk Intimately with God
Offer these prayers to the Lord:
Lord, what sins am I tolerating that are keeping me from fully walking in the Kingdom of Heaven?
God, please reveal to me the purpose You have for my life.
God, please reveal to me the purpose You have for my time.
God, please reveal to me the purpose You have for my money.
God, please reveal to me the purpose You have for my words.
God, please reveal to me the purpose You have for my job, class, or school.
God, please reveal to me the purpose You have for my marriage or my singleness.
God, please reveal to me the purpose You have for my church.