Jesus builds His kingdom piece by piece using brokenness expressed in humble faithfulness. Those who trust in Him, who fall on Him in their need, are built into the kingdom. The kingdom is thus built by faith.

Jesus builds His kingdom piece by piece using brokenness expressed in humble faithfulness. Those who trust in Him, who fall on Him in their need, are built into the kingdom. The kingdom is thus built by faith.

The kingdom is comprised of Jews – and Gentiles – who accept Christ's invitation & covering. This is accomplished via both election and human response. In the present form of the kingdom, it involves all peoples who will trust Jesus. Those who will not are judged.

The kingdom is comprised of Jews – and Gentiles – who accept Christ's invitation & covering. This is accomplished via both election and human response. In the present form of the kingdom, it involves all peoples who will trust Jesus. Those who will not are judged.

Jesus, who chooses to call His followers "friends," teaches us to love as we are loved. In fact, His entire point is that we can't do so apart from His grace. Our righteousness is filthy rags. We cannot enter the righteous kingdom, much less lives as good neighbors in it, without the empowering help of God.

Jesus, who chooses to call His followers "friends," teaches us to love as we are loved. In fact, His entire point is that we can't do so apart from His grace. Our righteousness is filthy rags. We cannot enter the righteous kingdom, much less lives as good neighbors in it, without the empowering help of God.

Jesus shows that wealth is to be used in building for eternity.

Jesus shows that wealth is to be used in building for eternity.

Jesus shows us unequivocally that we who trust in Him are worthy of everything to God. We cannot fathom the love God has for us or the value He places on us.

Jesus shows us unequivocally that we who trust in Him are worthy of everything to God. We cannot fathom the love God has for us or the value He places on us.