The Kingdom is Like.....

If someone asked you to describe what the Kingdom of Heaven (or of God) was like, what would you say? Would the question set you back a bit on your heels? Would you actually be able to come up with some concrete ways to describe this kingdom, ways that your neighbour might be able to relate to?

Someone must have asked Jesus the question. In Matthew 13 we read a whole bunch of short parables that try to get at the answer. We seem to find out that the kingdom is hidden, but invasive; it's very valuable but also all encompassing; it's not easy to see, but once you do see it, you have to have it.

Jesus' examples may have worked for the people of his time, at least they used everyday pictures, but I suspect they still came away puzzled, and maybe that was Jesus point.

This Sunday, join us as we struggle with what the kingdom looks like in our world. Is it still hidden, still of great value, still all encompassing?