Reino dos céus
O Reino dos Céus é comparado por Jesus a tesouros, sementes e redes. Através de parábolas, Ele revelou os mistérios de um Reino que já está entre nós, mas que se consumará na eternidade.
O valor incomparável do Reino
O Reino dos Céus é como um tesouro escondido ou uma pérola de grande valor. Quem o encontra, vende tudo para possuí-lo.
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure
" Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again, and in his joy he went and sold all that he had and bought the field.
The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls. When he found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
He presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. Although it is the smallest of all seeds, it grows larger than the other garden plants and becomes a tree, and the birds of the sky come and nest in its branches."
The Parable of the Leaven
He spoke to them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour until it had all been leavened."
Parábolas do Reino
Jesus ensinou sobre o Reino mediante parábolas que revelam seu crescimento, seu juízo e a separação final entre justos e injustos.
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares
Jesus presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven can be compared to a person who sowed good seed in his field, but while people were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and then went away. When the plants sprouted and produced grain, the tares also appeared. So the servants of the master of the house came and said to him, ‘Master, did yoʋ not sow good seed in yoʋr field? How then does it have tares?’ He said to them, ‘An enemy has done this.’ So the servants said to him, ‘Do yoʋ want us to go and gather them up?’ He said, ‘No, lest in gathering the tares you uproot the wheat with them. Let them both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, "Gather the tares first and bind them into bundles to burn them up, but gather the wheat into my barn." ’ "
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares Explained
Then Jesus left the crowds and went into the house, and his disciples came to him and said, "Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field." So he said to them in response, "He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world, and the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom. The tares are the sons of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. Therefore, just as the tares are gathered and burned with fire, so it will be at the end of this age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all stumbling blocks and those who practice lawlessness. They will throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
The Parable of the Dragnet
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea, catching all kinds of fish. When it was full, the fishermen drew it to shore. Then they sat down and put the good fish into containers, but the bad ones they threw away. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."
Quem herda o Reino
Os humildes, os pobres de espírito e as crianças são herdeiros do Reino. Mas é difícil para os ricos entrarem nele.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will receive mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when others reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
True Greatness
In that hour the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Who is greater in the kingdom of heaven?" So Jesus called over a little child, placed him among them, and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you change and become like little children, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is greater in the kingdom of heaven.
Yet Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly I say to you, only with difficulty will a rich person enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God." When his disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and said, "Who then can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said to them, "With men it is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen the poor of the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?
Buscar o Reino acima de tudo
Jesus ensinou que devemos buscar primeiro o Reino e sua justiça. Nem todo que diz 'Senhor, Senhor' entrará — só quem faz a vontade do Pai.
I Never Knew You
"Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father in heaven.
Therefore whoever does away with one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Pray then like this:
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be yoʋr name.
Yoʋr kingdom come.
Yoʋr will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
The Preaching of John the Baptist
In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has drawn near."
From that time Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has drawn near."
As you go, preach that the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.
I tell you that many will come from east and west, and recline with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the banquet table in the kingdom of heaven,
Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist, but whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has been suffering violence, and the violent try to take it by force.
A herança eterna
O Reino dos Céus é inabalável e eterno. Deus nos chama a fazer firme a nossa vocação e eleição para entrar nesse Reino.
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful. It is by our thankfulness that we offer God acceptable worship, with reverence and godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire.
Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm that you are among those whom God has called and chosen, because if you do these things, you will never stumble. For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and preserve me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
For you know that no one who is a fornicator, impure, or covetous (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.