The Kingdom of God
by Sermon Recap on February 9th, 2026
From the Garden of Eden where humanity first experienced perfect fellowship with their Creator, through the devastating disruption of sin, to God's faithful promises to Abraham and David, we see a pattern emerge. Despite Israel's repeated failures and centuries of waiting through prophetic silence, God never abandoned His kingdom plan. When Jesus declares in Mark 1:15 that the time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is at hand, He's announcing the culmination of thousands of years of divine promises. The kingdom isn't merely near in time—it's geographically close because Jesus Himself is the kingdom person. Where He is, the kingdom is. This transforms how we understand our calling: we're invited to repent, turn from trusting anything else, and believe this good news. Even more, we're commissioned to proclaim this reality to others, following in the footsteps of our King who leads the way. The storyline doesn't end with us—it culminates in Revelation's vision of perfect restoration where God dwells fully with His people in a renewed creation, free from tears, death, and pain forever. Read More