April 12 & 13, 2025
The Kingdom Is...
Kevin Eshleman
April 12, 2025

The Kingdom is…

Romans 14:17

Palm Sunday: Lamb Selection Day

“…Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the

world!” —John 1:29 (ESV)

“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and
drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the
Holy Spirit.” —Romans 14:17 (ESV)

For the kingdom of God is…

  1. Righteousness
    o Righteousness

    to us.
    o Righteousness by us.

  2. Peace
    o The Prince of Peace rules in

    peace
    (Isaiah 9:6).
    o Isaiah 53:5

  3. Joy
    o “…rejoice in the Lord” (Philippians 3:1 ESV).
    o

…in the Holy Spirit.”

Holy Week Scripture Readings:
Palm Sunday
• Hebrews 8:1–13: The New Covenant
• Psalm 118: The Lord of Salvation
• Matthew 21:1–11: The Triumphal Entry
Monday
• Hebrews 10:1–18: Christ’s Sacrifice
• Psalm 8: The Majestic Lord
• Matthew 21:12–17: Jesus in the Temple
Tuesday
• Hebrews 12:1–13: Endure Hardship as Discipline
• Psalm 69: Save Me, O God
• Matthew 21:23–27: Authority of Jesus Questioned
Wednesday
• Hebrews 12:14–29: Accepting the Sacrifice of Christ
• Psalm 13: My Heart Trusts in the Lord
• Matthew 26:1–5: The Plot to Kill Jesus
Thursday
• Hebrews 4:14–5:10: Christ as Our High Priest
• Isaiah 53: Christ, Despised and Rejected
• Matthew 26:36–46: Jesus Prays
Friday
• Hebrews 9:11–28: The Blood of Christ
• Psalm 22: Christ Takes Our Shame
• Matthew 27:32–61: Crucifixion, Death & Burial of Jesus
Saturday
• Hebrews 10:19–39: A Call to Persevere
• Psalm 110: Christ the King!
Easter Sunday
• Matthew 28 or Luke 24: The Resurrection


Additional Notes


What most impacted me from this service?


What insight have I gained about God and His ways?


How do I apply this insight to my life?


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