Message: Heaven, Granted Not Gained (03/29/2026)

Name: Message: Heaven, Granted Not Gained (03/29/2026)
Uploaded: 2026-03-30T15:30:37.000Z
Duration: 37 min 41 s
Description: Jesus' rebuke of the disciples in Matthew 19 shows that the kingdom of heaven is not earned or achieved but received like a child receives care; entrance to the kingdom hinges on lacking authority, strength, independence, and works, not possessing them.

Jesus' rebuke of the disciples in Matthew 19 shows that the kingdom of heaven is not earned or achieved but received like a child receives care; entrance to the kingdom hinges on lacking authority, strength, independence, and works, not possessing them.

Stories told

jesus blessing the children the rich young ruler

Scripture referenced

Matthew 18 Mark 10:14 Psalm 2 John 3 John 3:13 John 18 Matthew 18:1 Matthew 18:15 Matthew 19:13 Matthew 19:13–16 Proverbs 29:13 Proverbs 29:17

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