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Walking with Jesus

The Grand Narrative: “Kingdom Keys?” (Matt. 16:19)

“Kingdom Keys?” (Matt. 16:19)

Published 13 Feb. 2026

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💥 SINS / FAILURES

  1. 1️⃣ Superstition and fear try to hijack our peace, but they don’t get the steering wheel. (00:00:00–00:00:23) Support: Isa. 41:10; Ps. 118:6; 2 Tim. 1:7
  2. 2️⃣ Long exposure to Scripture can still leave us vague on the actual “how” of entering God’s kingdom. (00:02:46–00:02:59) Support: John 3:3; Rom. 10:9–10; John 14:6
  3. 3️⃣ We can watch Jesus work and still fail to truly pay attention—missing what He’s forming in us. (00:02:09–00:02:27) Support: Jas. 1:22; Luke 8:18; Heb. 5:12–14
  4. 4️⃣ Kingdom language gets distorted when we reduce it to vague spirituality instead of King + citizens + culture. (00:03:08–00:03:55) Support: Mark 1:15; Matt. 6:10; Col. 1:13
  5. 5️⃣ Confusing stewardship with ownership leads to pride or passivity—both are leadership poison. (00:04:28–00:04:52) Support: 1 Cor. 4:1–2; Luke 12:42–43; 1 Pet. 4:10

🏆 SUCCESSES / SPIRITUAL GROWTH

  1. 1️⃣ Daily confidence grows when we remember Jesus is present and sovereign over our day. (00:00:10–00:00:23) Support: Matt. 28:20; Ps. 115:3; Rom. 8:28
  2. 2️⃣ The “keys” aren’t objects—they are gospel truths Jesus teaches and accomplishes for our entrance. (00:05:15–00:05:30) Support: Matt. 16:19; John 8:31–32; 1 Cor. 15:3–4
  3. 3️⃣ The kingdom becomes clearer when we see heaven’s reality and earth’s mission under one King. (00:03:20–00:04:07) Support: Phil. 3:20; Col. 1:13; Rev. 19:16
  4. 4️⃣ Prayer aligns us: we ask for God’s reign and God’s will on earth, not just our comfort. (00:04:07–00:04:17) Support: Matt. 6:10; 1 John 5:14; Luke 11:2
  5. 5️⃣ Entrance starts with Jesus’ identity—confessing Him as Messiah and Son of God. (00:06:49–00:07:19) Support: Matt. 16:16; John 20:31; Rom. 10:9

🧭 LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS

  1. 1️⃣ Leaders are entrusted stewards: authorized to open doors for the qualified, not to act like owners. (00:04:28–00:04:52) Support: 1 Cor. 4:1–2; Titus 1:7; Luke 12:42
  2. 2️⃣ Training precedes commissioning—Jesus forms leaders through sustained watching and listening. (00:01:45–00:02:27) Support: Mark 3:14; 2 Tim. 2:2; Luke 6:40
  3. 3️⃣ The mission is explicit: make disciples by going, baptizing, and teaching obedience to Jesus’ commands. (00:05:30–00:05:53) Support: Matt. 28:18–20; John 14:15; Col. 1:28
  4. 4️⃣ Effective witness requires empowerment—God supplies power for global scope, not human grit alone. (00:05:58–00:06:13) Support: Acts 1:8; Zech. 4:6; John 15:26–27
  5. 5️⃣ The core message stays Christ-centered: identity (Messiah/Son) and incarnation/atonement for sinners. (00:06:49–00:08:04) Support: John 14:6; Phil. 2:6–8; 1 Pet. 2:24