The centurion had a need and understood one thing, authority. Therefore, he was humble and able to recognize Jesus’ true power. 

In what extreme ways are you willing to show your faith so that God may touch the lives of people in need of the transformational power of the gospel? 

At Pentecost, God pours out his Spirit onto the church who represents the king as his witnesses throughout the earth so that all will know that Jesus Christ is king.

The heartbeat of God’s kingdom is multi-generational. He brought his kingdom to earth through his Son, who invested in an unlikely crew of young disciples who turned the world upside down.  

The family is God’s design. It can be one of this life’s greatest sources of joy and satisfaction, but also one of the greatest sources of pain, brokenness and disappointment. In the kingdom, God’s heart is to restore our family relationships.

God put humanity in garden to cultivate the earth for his glory and for the flourishing of his good creation. Christians are called to fulfill this purpose through their vocations for God’s glory and the good of his creation. 

God cares deeply about cities because God loves people. As followers of Christ, we should be devoted to the flourishing of the communities in which we live.  

The church and the kingdom of God are not identical. The kingdom of God is bigger than the church. But Jesus did found the church, and He entrusted it with the ministry of His gospel and the proclamation of His kingdom.

We’re not just called to believe in Jesus as savior, but follow Jesus as king. Jesus invites to participate in his kingdom. 

Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week, the Sunday before Easter. We will journey with Jesus as he enters the gates of Jerusalem as a humble servant exalted by cheering crowds and remember the sacrifice he's preparing for.