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Matthew 25:34,36
Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: …

Daniel 12:3
And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

1 Corinthians 15:41-54,58
There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: forone star differeth fromanother star in glory…

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Matthew 26:29
But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.

Luke 12:32
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Luke 22:29
And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;

Who.

Matthew 13:9
Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

in the kingdom of their Father.
The kingdom of their Father refers to the ultimate reign of God, where His sovereignty is fully realized. This kingdom is both a present reality and a future hope, as Jesus inaugurated the kingdom through His ministry, death, and resurrection. The phrase emphasizes the familial relationship between God and believers, highlighting the intimacy and inheritance they share as children of God. This kingdom is characterized by peace, justice, and the presence of God, contrasting with the kingdoms of this world. It is the fulfillment of God's promises throughout Scripture, including the covenants with Abraham, David, and the New Covenant through Christ.

He who has ears, let him hear.
This call to listen is a frequent exhortation in Jesus' teachings, emphasizing the importance of spiritual discernment and understanding. It is a call to attentiveness and responsiveness to the truths being revealed. In the cultural context, hearing implies obedience and action, not just passive listening. This phrase challenges the audience to reflect deeply on the parables and teachings of Jesus, urging them to seek the wisdom and insight necessary to grasp the mysteries of the kingdom. It echoes the prophetic tradition, where hearing God's word is essential for faith and obedience, as seen in passages likeIsaiah 6:9-10 andRevelation 2-3.

- “Then” links directly to the end-time scene Jesus has just described, where “the Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin” (Matthew 13:41).

- The word fixes our attention on a definite, literal moment after judgment, echoing promises such asMatthew 25:34 (“Come, you who are blessed by My Father; inherit the kingdom”) andRevelation 21:1-4 (the new heaven and earth).

- Because Scripture’s timeline is precise, believers can be certain that God keeps His schedule: first the removal of evil (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9), and then the unveiling of glory for His people.

- “The righteous” are those declared right with God through faith (Romans 3:22) and made new to live in practical holiness (1 John 3:7).

- Their righteousness is Christ’s own righteousness credited to them (2 Corinthians 5:21) and displayed in obedient lives (Matthew 5:20).

- This group includes “all who have loved His appearing” (2 Timothy 4:8), showing that righteous standing and righteous living stand together.

- The promise is literal: God’s people will radiate brilliant, unfading glory.Daniel 12:3 foretold, “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the expanse.”

- Paul confirms the transformation: “our lowly bodies will be like His glorious body” (Philippians 3:21), and the resurrection body is “raised in glory” (1 Corinthians 15:42-43).

- “Like the sun” underscores intensity and purity (Revelation 1:16). No trace of sin will dull this brightness.

- The setting is the Father’s kingdom, a real realm where His will is perfectly done (Colossians 1:12-13).

- “Their Father” highlights adoption: believers are “heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ” (Romans 8:17).

- Jesus prepares a place there (John 14:2-3). In that kingdom, “the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple” and “the glory of God illuminates it” (Revelation 21:22-23).

- This familiar charge calls for more than casual listening; it demands wholehearted acceptance (Matthew 13:9).

- Hearing must lead to obeying (James 1:22), lest dull hearts miss the warning (Hebrews 3:7-8).

- The Spirit repeats the same plea to the churches (Revelation 2:7), pressing every generation to respond while there is still time.

Jesus guarantees that after evil is removed, every believer—clothed in Christ’s righteousness—will blaze with sun-like splendor in the Father’s kingdom. This is a concrete future, secured by God’s timetable. The closing call urges every listener to embrace and live out this truth today.