1. Pressing into the Kingdom

2. Hebrews 11:6 - “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” – CONTINOUS
PURSUIT
Hebrews 6:11 - “We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.”
Show the same eagerness, patience and endurance – REFUSAL TO STOP – TO NOT GIVE UP

3. Luke 16:16 - “The law and the prophets were proclaimed until John
Luke 16:16 - “The law and the prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the good news (gospel) of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing their way into it.”
“pressing into it” – “a compelling invitation”

4. Mark 2: 1 – 5 – 4 men carrying the paralytic
Mark 5:24 – 29 – Woman with an issue of blood
Mark 10: 46 – 52 – Blind Bartimaeus
Genesis 32:22 – 31 – Jacob wrestles with an angel