What is the Kingdom of God? People often use that phrase as a synonym for heaven. Scripture does indeed refer to “the kingdom of heaven.” Yet, the Kingdom of God is way more than that. When we talk about a “kingdom,” we are referring to all the territory that is under the authority and care of the king. And so, when Jesus would heal the sick or drive out evil spirits, he would sometimes say, “The kingdom of God has come near you.” King Jesus was proving that disease and demons are under his authority. Likewise, when Jesus taught us to pray, “Your Kingdom come,” he wasn’t simply encouraging us to ask for heaven. In that prayer, we are asking King Jesus to reign within us.

Near the end of Trinity’s mission statement, we express our desire to “build God’s Kingdom.” As we conclude this worship series, we explore what that fully means. It is not just that Trinity would grow statistically so more people might enjoy heaven. We pray that Jesus would sit on the throne of our heart and rule over our lives with his grace.