Keys Of The Kingdom

Witness Week

Thy Kingdom Come

Repent

17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

Prayer

Seek First The Kingdom

Believe The Good News

Keys Of The Kingdom

9 (NASB95) 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”

9 (NASB95) 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”

13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”

14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.”

15 He *said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”

16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”

Keys To The Kingdom- There are keys to the kingdom. Keys that unlock Heaven on Earth

Keys that unlock Heaven on Earth

Keys- a key that unlocks a door or gate. the means to opening something that is closed.

Authority- key holders are people who have authority. Authority over what the keys open or lock.

(ESV) 19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.

By using the keys The Key holder becomes somebody who is able to cause Heaven to enter the earth.

By using the keys The Key holder becomes somebody who is able to cause Heaven to enter the earth.

Church Building--Keys to the Kingdom are given people who are involved in Church Building . To successfully work in partnership with Jesus building His church he gives “Keys To The kingdom”

He Gives Kingdom Keys To People Who Know Who He Is

There where 11 other men present. The question was asked to them all but only 1 had the right answer. the right answer lifted the 1 out from the others. The one recieved the privilege and responsibility to be given the keys to the kingdom.

They said… But only Peter said.

Jesus The Answer

The Christ- When Peter declared Jesus as the Christ it was an incredibly significant.

Israel was under Occupation

The Messiah had been prophesied and anticipated to come and rescue His People.

He was the answer to all their needs.

They would be raised back up to be Gods Chosen

He Is....... (NASB95) 6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.

The New King James Version Chapter 11

6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

He Is....... (NASB95) 6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.

(NASB95) 6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.

6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.

He Is.......

He Is Everything and all you will ever need

The answer to every problem

the reason why you exist

1 Out Of 12- 8%

There where 11 other men present. The question was asked to them all but only 1 had the right answer. the right answer lifted the 1 out from the others. The one recieved the privilege and responsibility to be given the keys to the kingdom.

The Father Tells Us Who The Son Is

They said… But only Peter said.

The Power Of Revelation

Confusion or Courage the 11 were either confused or lacked the courage to speak out.

The Power Of Revelation -

“Flesh and blood has not revealed this to you but my Father who is in heaven.”

Peter had a spiritual revelation of who Jesus was. It wasn't just head knowledge or mere words It was heart felt.

The Power Of Confessing Revelation— Jesus You Are My Answer

Jesus You Are........

“Confessing with your mouth and believe in your heart...”

(NASB95) 9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved;

You Say Who He Is

9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved;

-Through Challenges

-Through What You Do

Knowing Him Changes Who You Are

Doors/Gates

Heaven comes to the earth through doors or gates

Knowing Him Changes Who You Are

David a King with a kingdom wanted Gods Kingdom

(NIV)

The doors are locked unless someone unlocks them

10 Better is one day in your courts

than a thousand elsewhere;

I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God

The keys are give to particular people who hold authority over the use of the key

than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

is gives a person the keys.

The greater the revelation the greater the authority to use the keys

(ESV) 19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.

19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.

Keys to the Kingdom are essential to Church Building .

Heaven In You- Heaven must come through you before it can come out of you. You have the power and authority to release heaven into every and any part of your life. The more you let in the more it can come out of you.

You have the choice to release heaven into every and any part of your life.

The more you let in the more it can come out of you.

Heaven Out Of You- God wants you to be a conduit for the kingdom to flow out of you.

(NASB95) 38 “He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’ ”

37 Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.

38 “He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’ ”

Illustration- imagine being accused of not giving starving people access to food. that caused suffering, pain and death to those you withheld it from.

Opening Heaven Door to Others-

Your Story- Heavens Message to Others

allow or Dont allow Heaven to pass through Key To Unlock or Lock a door or gate.

The Ability To Access Heaven

To Open Heaven

To Release Heaven

Church-

Heaven To Earth/ Earth To Heaven

Rusty Locks & Door hinges- haven't been used for years

Swing Wide The Doors

7 Lift up your heads, O you gates!

(NKJV) 7 Lift up your heads, O you gates!

And be lifted up, you everlasting doors!

And the King of glory shall come in.

8 Who is this King of glory?

The Lord strong and mighty,

The Lord mighty in battle.

9 Lift up your heads, O you gates!

Lift up, you everlasting doors!

And the King of glory shall come in.

10 Who is this King of glory?

The Lord of hosts,

He is the King of glory.