When the beginning and ending of faith in Jesus has to do with where someone goes when they die Christianity goes in directions that miss what Jesus was inviting us to.  Sure it’s important to trust in the work of Christ for our salvation, but this Eastertide we ask, what does it look like to embrace resurrection power today?  When asked about when the Kingdom of God would come, Jesus’ response was that it isn’t something that is coming, because it is already here.  We are invited to be part of the way God’s Kingdom grows in this world.  James 2 will help us reflect on how the Kingdom is Here as we worship this morning.

Can we get ready for eternity? Isn’t faith just about getting our ticket into heaven? As we continue to look at the power of Jesus’ resurrection today we will consider what the Bible tells us is preparing us for the experience of eternity while we live our lives here on earth. 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 will help guide us this morning.