Chrislix
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The two parables speak of finding something of such great value that you would give all that you have to obtain it. They both stress the superlative value of the kingdom and that a person should be willing to part with everything in order to possess the kingdom, as Jesus requested of the rich young ruler. (Luke 18:22)
The meaning could also be that Jesus is the purchaser who purchased our salvation with His own blood. (Acts 20:28)
We should first seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness
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Q2. (Matthew 6:33) What does it mean in verse 33 to “seek first his Kingdom”? What does it mean to “seek first … his righteousness”? How can we both seek the Kingdom and support our families? What is the promise found in verse 33?
To seek God first is to put the issues of His Kingdom on the front burner of our lives.To seek His righteousness is to seek His right way of conducting our lives here on earth.
God promises to take care of us. He asks that we cast all our cares on him. Does that mean that we should not work or own businesses? No! It means that we trust not trust the wealth but the God of the wealth.
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Q1. (Matthew 6:24) Jesus seems to make it sound like you can
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Q2. (Matthew 13:22; Luke 8:14) Which of the thorns that Jesus mentions do you think is the most dangerous: Riches, worries/cares, or pleasures? Why do you think so?
I think each of them can be equally dangerous.Each of us from time to time may wrestle with a particular one of these which can draw us away from the Lord. All of them take the focus off Christ unto self. Worry denies that God can take care of us and cause us to rely on our own inadequate resources to solve our problems. Riches can make a person feel so independent and self sufficient that they don't need God.Pleasures make a person just want to satisfy his/her own desires.
Q1. Forgiving 7 Times
in 7. Forgiveness in the Kingdom (Matthew 18:21-35; 6:9-15)
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