Paul talks about the unity of all things in heaven and in earth. What does that look like? We talk about that today.

In Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth he speaks about this new covenant that was entered into through Christ. Where God’s word is written on our heart through the Spirit. We are called to work in cooperation with the Spirit in living this new covenant out. We are called to be ministers of reconciliation and one key part of that is to view everything and everyone from the view of the cross.

Marriage looks very different in the Kingdom culture. It looks like self sacrificial love for both. It looks like a mutual submission which brings healing and restoration for both. May we love that way.

Love looks very different in Kingdom Culture than it does in earthly culture. Love looks like putting others first. Ultimately love God gives us is healing and restoring to us, we are called to love that way- the most excellent way to show we are God’s people.

The Kingdom Culture is different than the earthly culture. So how do we live that out in our every day lives? One way we do that is understanding that all are made in the image of God AND we are called to love God and love others without exception. May our lives always reflect Kingdom Culture even in the times when the world seems out of control.

The parable of the mustard seed reminds us that “little is much when God is in it”. May we always be faithful in the little things so God can use it for His glory.

The parable of the treasure or pearl of great value is a great lesson for us. The kingdom of heaven is of great value. So valuable we should give up everything for the kingdom. But another aspect we need to think about is how valuable we are as well. Jesus gave up everything to offer us relationship. That is valuable.

Jesus speaks in parables in Matthew 13. The first one reminds us not to let the adversary get us off track.

Ephesians 2:1-10 tells us that there are two paths and we have to choose one. There isn’t a middle ground. There will come a point of time in our life that we have to make a decision. Either we live our life for God or for ourselves.

Thomas in Christian circles is usually referred to as Doubting Thomas as a negative. But doubting or having questions aren’t a bad thing. We see that in Jesus’ actions, meeting Thomas in his doubt and drawing him out of it.