In a recent post I commented on the
idea that it is often best to read the gospels by their topical arrangement.
You can read that post here. By doing so we are able to get a complete picture
of that particular grouping of stories. It will enhance your Bible study immensely
if you do so.
Today’s reading is another one where
grouping helps. The conversation revolves around the Kingdom of Heaven. In it
we are given different aspects of what the Kingdom of Heaven will be like. We
are given a glimpse as to who will get in and the pursuit that God is on after
us. We are also given a glimpse of how the people who belong to the Kingdom of
Heaven are to treat one another. What strikes me about this discussion is it is
alluding to the fact that Kingdom of Heaven is not a future tense object, but
something currently present.
How we treat children is a here and
now concept. How we pursue people who are not part of the Kingdom of Heaven is
a here and now concept. How we look out for the mistakes of others is a here
and now concept. How we forgive others of their debts and wrong doing’s is a
here and now concept. If the Kingdom of Heaven is so great, then why on earth
would we want to wait for it? Wouldn't life be much more enjoyable if we all
worked to make the Kingdom of Heaven a reality in our present day lives?
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