Jesus called his disciples to "seek first the kingdom of God" (Matt. 6:33). But what does a whole-life orientation toward advancing the God's kingdom look like? How can Christians live with a "kingdom consciousness"? In this week's episode, Pastor Trice considers how devotion to our marriages, children, and homes should always be with the ultimate goal of extending the reign of Christ "on earth, as it is in heaven" (Matt. 6:10).

Having considered the sheer immensity of the calling of the Great Commission (global conquest), and the unlikely means given for its fulfillment (water and words), the question arises: What are the prospects for success in this mission? In this podcast Pastor Trice points out that the One who gives the Church this mission in the world is also the One who has promised to empower his disciples with his presence. With his marching orders, Jesus has also given a promise of victory in the gospel conquest of all the nations of earth.

When Jesus in the Great Commission calls for "teaching the nations," we are right to see in this a call to share the good news of salvation for sinners. But when Jesus focuses on teaching the nations "to observe all that I have commanded," we should also recognize that this is the ultimate goal of all missions and evangelism: to see people and nations become obedient to the Lordship of Christ. In this podcast, Pastor Trice reminds us of the part all of us can have in advancing the kingdom of Christ: if we will open our mouths on his behalf!

What is the role that baptism plays in the advancing of Christ's kingdom? Is it simply a sign of our loyalty to Christ as king? Or is it actually a means by which sinners are claimed by Christ, and whole nations are brought into subjection to his Lordship? In this podcast Pastor Trice demonstrates the powerful role that Christian baptism plays in the fulfillment of the Great Commission.