The Kingdom is Near From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 4:17 According to the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, Jesus’ first instruction to his followers was to “Repent.” He follows this directive with a brief justification. In my paraphrase, Jesus says: “You need to … Continue reading The Kingdom is Near
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How Did I Miss That? Part 12: The Kingdom of Heaven is Near
How Did I Miss That? Part 12: The Kingdom of Heaven is Near Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe the good news.” Mark 1:14-15 I do not know how … Continue reading How Did I Miss That? Part 12: The Kingdom of Heaven is Near
Getting Here
Getting Here Once Jesus was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, and he answered, “The kingdom of God is not coming with things that can be observed; nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There it is!’ For, in fact, the kingdom of God is among you. … Continue reading Getting Here
Contemplating Grace 