If the kingdom of God is already here, what does that actually mean for how we live today? This episode dives into the original, often-overlooked instructions that Jesus and the apostles gave for kingdom living—stripping away the layers added by centuries of tradition. Discover a simpler, more powerful vision of faith rooted in love, forgiveness, service, and authentic community. If you’re ready to rethink what it really means to be a kingdom citizen, this episode will both challenge and inspire you.
"The kingdom comes first. Everything else finds its place after that." - Tim Winders
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Episode Resources:
- NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Kingdom Is Here
00:35 NT90 Reading Journey
02:44 Episode 12 Setup
04:32 Layers Over Scripture
07:44 Simplify Kingdom Living
09:45 Love God Love People
11:02 Make Disciples
13:01 Forgive Relentlessly
14:54 Serve Not Dominate
16:21 Seek Kingdom First
17:58 Be Peacemakers
19:07 Bear Spiritual Fruit
21:38 Real Kingdom Community
26:09 Steward Your Gifts
27:39 Justice Mercy Humility
28:55 Peter’s Growth Trajectory
29:36 Final Letter Context
30:54 Faith to Love Ladder
31:39 Self Control Hinge
33:20 Progress Not Arrival
34:37 Drift Toward Decay
35:56 Stewarding Toward Love
37:22 Church Metrics vs Kingdom
40:47 First Century Lived Faith
42:02 Modern Misread of Fruit
42:33 Kingdom Today Politics Work
45:43 No Buildings Required
48:21 Next Episodes and Invite
