2. Jesus’ Ministry Begins P 321-322 323-324

3. Introduction The Kingdom is here The Spirit is here

4. The Kingdom Is Here Jesus is the hero of THE STORY “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is near...” – see Matt 25:34-36 – Turn our will toward God – Born again – Well of water springing up within

5. The Kingdom Is Here – Repentance produces behavior modification

6. The Kingdom Is Here Inherit the kingdom – The meek – Matthew 5:5 – Come enter the kingdom (Mt 25:34) Meeting needs – hungry, thirsty, homeless, sick and imprisoned

7. The Kingdom Is Here The righteous inherit the kingdom – 1 Cor 6:9 and 10; Gal 5:19-21 How does one become righteous?

8. The Spirit Is Here “The Spirit descended like a dove” – Who saw the Spirit descend? – John, Jesus or both?

9. The Spirit Is Here “this is my Son... with him I am well-pleased” – The setting – “nothing” has happened

10. The Spirit Is Here Fulfillment of Ezekiel 26 and Jeremiah 31 – Comes upon Jesus at His Baptism – Comes upon believers at Pentecost

11. God’s Story You can’t save yourself “Hosanna! Jesus Christ” – He alone saves, heals and delivers

12. Their Story People want answers / results Look to their resources – Church or religious leaders – Their own abilities

13. Our Story We must look to Christ – See ourselves through the cross and the resurrection – Believe that Jesus is the Messiah