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Walking with Jesus

The Grand Narrative: “Kingdom Keys Applied to ME?” (Matt. 16:19; Ephes. 2:8,9)

“Kingdom Keys Applied to ME?” (Matt. 16:19; Ephes. 2:8,9)

Published 17 Feb. 2026

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💥 SINS / FAILURES

  1. 1️⃣ Opposing Jesus can become a full-time mission of destruction. (00:01:00–00:01:13) Support: Acts 9:1–2; Gal. 1:13; 1 Tim. 1:13
  2. 2️⃣ Sin is rebellion against God’s design, and every person has this problem. (00:02:34–00:02:54) Support: Rom. 3:10–12; Rom. 3:23; Eph. 2:1–3
  3. 3️⃣ We can live under sin guilt and condemnation without God’s remedy applied. (00:03:23–00:04:16) Support: Rom. 8:1; John 3:18; Col. 2:13–14
  4. 4️⃣ Refusing repentance blocks the “keys” from unlocking kingdom life. (00:05:39–00:05:57) Support: John 16:8–11; Acts 3:19; 2 Cor. 4:4–6
  5. 5️⃣ Not celebrating these truths leaves believers living below what God intends. (00:06:59–00:07:08) Support: Ps. 103:2–5; Rom. 5:11; 1 Thess. 5:16–18

🏆 SUCCESSES / SPIRITUAL GROWTH

  1. 1️⃣ The “keys” are meant to open real access to God’s kingdom. (00:00:15–00:00:38) Support: Matt. 16:19; John 10:9; Acts 14:27
  2. 2️⃣ God the Father forgives, justifies, and declares repentant sinners righteous. (00:02:34–00:03:39) Support: Rom. 4:25; Rom. 5:1; 2 Cor. 5:21
  3. 3️⃣ God adopts believers and grants an inheritance kept in heaven. (00:03:39–00:04:02) Support: John 1:12; Rom. 8:15–17; 1 Pet. 1:3–4
  4. 4️⃣ Jesus redeems and reconciles repentant sinners through His death and resurrection. (00:04:16–00:05:13) Support: Mark 10:45; Eph. 1:7; Rom. 5:10–11
  5. 5️⃣ The Holy Spirit convicts, gives new life, unites us to Christ, and seals us. (00:05:39–00:06:34) Support: John 3:5–6; 1 Cor. 12:13; Eph. 1:13–14

🧭 LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS

  1. 1️⃣ Leaders multiply impact by transmitting foundational truth, not personal fame. (00:00:18–00:00:30) Support: 2 Tim. 2:2; Matt. 28:19–20; Acts 20:27
  2. 2️⃣ God can repurpose a hostile opponent into the most effective messenger. (00:01:13–00:01:25) Support: Acts 9:15; 1 Cor. 15:9–10; Phil. 3:4–9
  3. 3️⃣ Depth of Scripture training can become a platform for Spirit-illumined doctrine. (00:01:43–00:02:13) Support: 1 Cor. 2:12–13; 2 Tim. 3:16–17; Acts 17:11
  4. 4️⃣ Gospel leadership is Trinitarian: Father, Son, and Spirit each apply salvation personally. (00:02:29–00:06:34) Support: Eph. 1:3–14; Rom. 8:9–11; 2 Cor. 13:14
  5. 5️⃣ Shepherd-leaders invite questions and offer help toward full assurance and joy. (00:07:02–00:07:08) Support: 1 Pet. 5:2–3; Col. 1:28; Jude 22–23