A Greater Kingdom - Part I

Jesus said, "The queen of the South…came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, something greater than Solomon is here" (Matt 12:42). Wouldn't we expect Jesus to say, "…someone wiser is here"? Why did He say something? He said something because He's referring to more than just Himself. He's also referring to the kingdom He brought with Him.

God become a Man in the Person of Jesus Christ. He came from heaven to earth. He brought the kingdom with Him. He was near the people: they could see Him, hear Him, and even touch Him…which is why they said the kingdom is "NEAR or "AT HAND." The rest of the sermon focuses on this kingdom, and how it's greater than Solomon's kingdom.
Lesson 1: _________ _______ the kingdom of God with Him.
Lesson 2: ______________ ____________________ the glory of Christ's future kingdom.
Lesson 3: Jesus is greater than Solomon in:
(Part 1) His knowledge ____ ____________.
(Part 2) ______ ____________ He prepares.
(Part 3) His _________________ ______.
(Part 4) His __________________ ____ justice.
Family Worship Guide Memory Verse: Heb 3:3
Day 1: Read 2 Sam 7:16 cf. Luke 1:30-33, Matt 3:22, 4:17, 10:7, Luke 10:9-11 When did it look like the Davidic Covenant was unfulfilled & fulfilled? Describe the kingdom Jesus brought with Him. What did the gospel sound like before Jesus's death (in the Gospels)? After Jesus's death (in Acts)?
Day 2: Read Matt12:42, John 5:39 What mistake did the religious leaders make with the Scriptures in Jesus's day? How can we avoid making the same mistake? What are some of your favorite pictures or types of Christ in the Old Testament? How does Isaac, Joseph, and Jonah serve as a type of Christ?