For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins (Col 1:13-14).

The call of the kingdom, is a call to live in Christ's reign over sin and its effects. It is a His call for us to live under His reign and rule. We must answer the call of the gospel to live in His kingdom.

The King is calling. It is our choice to answer the call of His kingdom.

Blessed is the man, who does not fall away on account of Me - Jesus (Matt 11:6). Some people miss out on the kingdom, because Jesus does not satisfy their fleshly expectations and desires. He reigns as King for God's purposes, not man's!

God made Jesus to be both Lord and Christ (Acts 2:36). We are to pursue His Lordship over our lives, trusting in Him, not our own achievements (Matt 7:21-23).

Jesus claims to be the Gate. He is the only Way to salvation (Matt 7; Jn 10; Acts 4:12).

Jesus warns His disciples against calling Him Lord, but refusing heartfelt submission and obedience (Matt 7:21-23).

What do we hear from God's commands? Do they lead us to perform and trust in our performance, or are they supposed to lead us to know Him and remember Him? (Rom 2:4; Eph 6:24; Rev 2:4)

David takes us through feeling forgotten, defeated, and cut off or ignored by God, and declares his solution - Psalm 13.

Apart from law, sin is dead, and we are free (Rom 7:8; 6:14; 8:1-2).