December 22, 2024 • Matthew Allen, Jason Schofield
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God, Savior of Men
December 22, 2024 • Matthew Allen • Luke 2:10–11
There is no more appropriate Sunday than this one to focus on when the King came to earth. Jesus’ coming is one of the most magnificent moments in history. If you choose to use this week as a time of praise and thanksgiving for His coming, you must come to appreciate and understand the mission He undertook. His coming had a distinct purpose, which goes back to the heart of who God is.
YPH 348 - Faithfulness in God's People
December 15, 2024 • Matthew Allen, Jim Grushon
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The Kingdom of God Over Israel
December 22, 2024 • Matthew Allen, Kyle Fletcher
From the beginning, God created humanity in His image, giving them dominion as His representatives on Earth. Yet, through rebellion, mankind fell short of the glory and honor that God intended. Despite this, God's love remained steadfast, taking on a redemptive role. The redemption story is closely intertwined with the concept of God’s kingdom. It reaches a critical moment at Mount Sinai, where God entered a special covenant with the people of Israel.
The Kingdom You Cannot See (Part 2)
December 15, 2024 • Matthew Allen • Luke 17:20–21
God’s kingdom is a reality in His creation and in His people. Concerning the creation, He controls it … by Himself … with no outside consultation. And with us personally, He has come to live in us, hands-on (John 14:23). This is the kingdom Jesus referred to in Luke’s gospel. The kingdom is in your midst. It is very personal and powerful. It changes you from the inside out. Jesus came not to establish a physical kingdom on earth. It’s never been about that. He came… to establish the kingdom in our heart.
YPH 347 - God is Truthful
December 8, 2024 • Matthew Allen, Jason Schofield
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God's Kingdom: Universal and Eternal
December 15, 2024 • Matthew Allen, Kyle Fletcher
The Bible reveals that God’s kingdom is both universal and eternal, encompassing all creation and stretching from eternity past to eternity future. There has never been a moment when God was not King, nor is there any part of existence—visible or invisible—outside His sovereign rule. This chapter emphasizes that God’s kingship is inherent to His deity, demonstrated through His dominion over nature, human rulers, and even rebellious powers.
Despite humanity’s rebellion, God extends grace, offering redemption through Jesus Christ. His kingdom, though eternal, is also spoken of as “coming,” reflecting its dual nature: present in His sovereignty yet to be fully realized in Christ’s reign. This truth invites us to trust in God’s control and live as faithful citizens of His kingdom while anticipating its ultimate fulfillment.
Week 3 - The Curse of Satan and Redemption
December 18, 2024 • Matthew Allen, Russ Robins • Genesis 3:14–15
Why is Genesis 3 considered one of the most critical chapters in the Bible?It explains the origin of sin and defines the world's condition. Without understanding Genesis 3, we cannot fully grasp the reality of our fallen condition or the need for salvation. What worldview does understanding Genesis 3 provide? It shows that all the problems in the universe stem from sin. Sin’s origin is described in Genesis 3, making it foundational for understanding our lost condition.
YPH 348
December 15, 2024
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December 11, 2024 • Matthew Allen, Rich Walker • Genesis 3:7–13
In Genesis 3:7-13, the sins of shame, self-righteousness, guilt, and blame are vividly portrayed as immediate consequences of humanity's fall into sin. These emotions and attitudes expose the depth of the spiritual, relational, and moral fractures caused by disobedience to God.
Defining the Kingdom
December 8, 2024 • Matthew Allen, Kyle Fletcher
The word "kingdom" can refer to both a territory or realm and the reign or exercise of sovereignty. While many people think of a kingdom as a geographical area ruled by a monarch, the Bible also emphasizes that a kingdom refers to the ruler’s authority over that term "kingdom of God" speaks of God's sovereign rule over all creation and the realm of the heart in which this rule is acknowledged.
The Kingdom You Cannot See
December 8, 2024 • Matthew Allen • Luke 17:20–21
The concept of the kingdom is one of the most critical subjects in biblical teaching, yet it can be challenging to grasp. Unlike human governments, God's kingdom is an absolute monarchy, where power is distributed through checks and balances. No one person has absolute authority in our country, yet God’s kingdom operates with Him as supreme. God does exactly what He wills, when He wills, with whom He wills, and for the purposes He chooses. As His subjects, we live under His authority. On Sunday, we will explore the two realms of God’s kingdom: the realm of creation and the realm of the heart.
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God and Eternal Purpose
December 1, 2024 • Matthew Allen
This lesson lays the foundation for understanding the relationship between God’s sovereignty, His eternal purpose, and his active involvement in the world, all of which center on the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Understanding the Kingdom
December 1, 2024 • Matthew Allen • Matthew 6:33
Matthew 6:33 summarizes the entire Sermon on the Mount up to this point. Jesus demands holiness before God rather than projecting external righteousness. We are a people defined by loving our enemies and forgiving others. Beginning in 6:19, he directly appeals to us to lay aside earthly cares and set our minds on the heavenly. Matthew 6:33 is an appeal to make God’s kingdom and righteousness the primary objects of our lives. That is the focus for the upcoming year.
