Kingdom of God, the Essential Message of Jesus

The kingdom of God is the central theme of Jesus' preaching. Through stories and images, Jesus teaches that God's presence among ushis powerful reignis both mighty and quiet, both welcoming and demanding. As small as a seed and as grand as a great dinner party, the kingdom of God grows among us and transforms everyone who embraces it. In this volume of Alive inthe Word,New Testament scholar Frank Matera explores three gospel passages that will orient you to this essential, transforming message of Jesus.