An invitation to live under a different King: drawing from Mark 1:1–15, this begins with John’s call to repent and points to Jesus who baptizes with the Holy Spirit, ushering in a Kingdom “not of this world” that transforms lives, homes, and communities. The Kingdom isn’t behavioral management or partisan power; it’s the reign of Jesus producing “righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Rom. 14:17). Through three gospel “front doors”—righteousness for guilt/innocence, belonging and honor for shame, and freedom and authority over fear—Jesus restores what was lost and invites whole-person renewal. Real allegiance means metanoia—changing our minds to think like the King (Rom. 12), rejecting earthly wisdom marked by envy and ambition (Jas. 3), and pursuing holiness as deeper presence, not rule-keeping. The call is to bend the knee to Jesus, receive His Spirit, and carry His authority and peace into every sphere of life.