INHERIT THE KINGDOM
Opening Scripture
Matthew 25:31-34
Inherit: to receive an inheritance as a child and rightful heir
The Kingdom of God prepared for His children,
GIVEN not earned
Before The Foundation
Ephesians 1:3-5
Predestinated: marked out in advance
Adoption of Children
Romans 8:14-17
Inheritance is based on Sonship
Heir & Joint Heirs
This means we inherit together, through Christ Jesus included in His inheritance because we are united with Him
Ephesians 1:6-14
What we received:
The Holy Spirit
Eternal Life
The Kingdom of God
Resurrection Glory
Romans 8:28-30
Through Foreknowledge God marked out in advance those He called, then Justified to be Glorified
Two Sons , One Birthright
Genesis 25:24-28
God’s Kingdom does not operate only by natural order
An Unseen Inheritance
Genesis 25:29-34
Esau treated eternal as temporary
Instant gratification vs
Delayed Promise
Instant gratification is driven by the emotional brain system while delayed gratification involves the prefrontal cortex responsible for Self Control & Decision Making
Future Inheritance, Carried Now!
Luke 17:20,21
You can possess an inheritance positionally, but failed to carry it properly
John 1:10-12
Final scripture
Revelation 22:17
Whosoever will, Let him