The Kingdom of God
Living in the Kingdom of God Today I want to talk about Father God’s kingdom—and share my belief that you and I are invited to live in it today. The Early Church and the Kingdom of God In the book of Acts, we see the birth of the early church. This first community of believers was shaped by the teachings of Yeshua (Jesus) and sustained by the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Luke—a physician and close companion of Paul—is traditionally understood to be the author of both the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts. His careful, detail‑oriented nature made him uniquely suited to record these events with accuracy and insight. In Acts 1:1–11 , Luke describes the risen Jesus speaking with His followers about the kingdom of God. He instructs them to wait in Jerusalem for the promised Holy Spirit. Then, before their eyes, He ascends into heaven—leaving them with the assurance that He will return in the same way. A Spirit‑Formed Community The early church was not merely an organization. It ...