“And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.”
Mark 12:34 KJV
As Mark recorded, “When Jesus noticed how thoughtfully and sincerely the man answered, He said to him, “You’re not far from the reality of God’s kingdom.” After that, no one dared to question him again.” Jesus tells the man that the Kingdom of God is within reach. It is a present reality, not just a far-off concept. The religious scholars were hawk-eyed concerning Jesus, always questioning His authority and His interpretation of Scripture. They taught a theology without the reality of Christ, the Messiah. Today many preachers are caught in the trap of preaching and teaching Christ without a personal relationship with Him. There is no fruit in such preaching and teaching. Every teaching of the Kingdom of God needs to be weighed by the reality of Christ, not the traditions of men. The fruit comes when we understand our mission is to open the eyes so that many may turn from darkness to light and from the kingdom of satan to the Kingdom of God; and that they may receive forgiveness of all their sins and have a place among those who are set apart for a holy purpose through having faith in the risen Christ Jesus. Amen!
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