Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is Near…and It’s Here | Jim Frech

Click here to read the full article at RENEW.org: https://renew.org/repent-for-the-kingdom-of-heaven-is-near/  This is an audio version of a written Article from RENEW.org Check out other great articles on RENEW.org here: https://renew.org/articles/ Have you ever looked for something all over your desk, kitchen counter, or workbench with no success only to see it magically appear right where you were looking one minute before? When your eyes are opened, it can be truly frightening. That’s kind of what the Kingdom of Heaven is like. Matthew 3:2 – John preached, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 4:17 – Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” The message was to change your ways—or you’re going to miss something huge! Turn around; there is an amazing reality breathing down your neck and you don’t even know it! But what does the Kingdom of the Heavens look like? In Matthew’s Gospel, the phrase “Kingdom of Heaven” occurs 32 times in 28 chapters. Take a walk with me through these first 9 chapters of Matthew and see what the Kingdom is like. Matthew 5:1-12. It is a Kingdom … where the poor are wealthy the sad are happy the peaceful conquer the hungry are filled those willing to show grace are given grace the visionaries are the ones who see reality those working for peace are in God’s family and the losers win Matthew 5:13-16. Kingdom citizens are salt and light to a world of rotten darkness. Listen for more... Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Join RENEW.org at one of our upcoming events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early.  https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW