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Matthew 3-4: Interpretations Of The Kingdom Of Heaven

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In Matthew 3-4, Matthew sets the “expectations” and intentions of the Kingdom of Heaven. The Kingdom of Heaven is the eternal kingdom and the theocratic kingdom; the theme of the theocratic kingdom can be traced from the Garden of Eden through the period of human government initiated by Noah, the period of the patriarchs initiated by Abraham, the kingdom under the judges, the kingdom under the kings, and finally the kingdom under the prophets.
Matthew discusses the twelve disciples, their story, and the fact that work is an important factor of what God originally intended for the Kingdom of Heaven. The Kingdom of Heaven the eternal kingdom and the theocratic kingdom.
When God first was introducing the idea of the Kingdom of Heaven, he brought along with him the first four disciples that were willing to leave behind all that they were accustomed to including their families, jobs, and belongings. According to Matthew 4:18-21, the other disciples eventually followed on this quest resulting in 12 disciples in total. Matthew himself was a tax collector who had to leave his business in order to travel. The disciples leaving everything that that they know and love were a sign of sacrifice. …show more content…

You do not have to leave your job, quit working towards your goals, or neglect your family in order to become one with God; but instead change your intuition and alter your reasoning. Having a close and intimate relationship with God is as easy as having a best friend, God is there to guide you and be your support system throughout life. If you know that God loves you, you should never question a directive from Him. “It will always be right and best. When He gives you a directive, you are not just to observe it, discuss it, or debate it. You are to obey

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