The Gospel According to Matthew

We are not a part of this worldly kingdom our hope rest squarely on the shoulders of God’s King, Jesus Christ. We are not to be conformed to the standards of this world nor get overly concerned about the cares that it brings because this is not our home. Worldly conflicts will come and they will go until the time of the end arrives then ......Jesus the Christ will reign!

The Gospel According to Matthew

Succession to a throne is often a time of conflict and uncertainty. David’s son Absalom tried to usurp the throne. Solomon’s choice of successor lost more than half the kingdom to a traitor. Menahem assassinated his predecessor in Israel. Royalty is a dangerous business.

This is no less true when the heir is the King of kings. If ever there was a high-stakes succession, this was it. A Man claims to be Israel’s own Messiah; of course all Israel sits up and takes notice. Of course He must prove His credentials: Who wants an impostor? The Book of Matthew presents Jesus’ credentials. It presents Jesus as the King, but King of a totally different kingdom—the kingdom of heaven.