Kingdom Disciples

Jesus proclaimed a new political reality, the Kingdom of God, which bears little resemblance to the political systems and regimes of this age . Jesus appeared in Galilee proclaiming the Kingdom of God – “ Repent, for the kingdom is at hand .” The Kingdom promised by God was arriving in Christ’s life and ministry. He is the Messiah and King of Israel who summons all men to turn from their wicked ways and submit to his lordship while the opportunity remains.

Jesus is the Seed of Abraham, the heir of the covenant promises, and receipt of the inheritance is based on how we respond to him . The  Gospel of Matthew  declares Jesus to be the “ son of Abraham .” The lowly Nazarene is the Messiah and King of Israel, the promised “ Seed ” of the Patriarch. Christ brings the covenant promises to fulfillment since he is  the covenant heir, and our participation in the inheritance is based on the “ faith of Jesus ,” and consequently, our faith in him.