The Message of Jesus

“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” – Matthew 24:14 Today, let’s explore the foundation for a truly successful life that is available to every believer. To understand this foundation, we must first consider the core message of Jesus. Imagine we’re sitting across the table from each other, and you’ve spent time studying the Bible, feeling like you have a sense of its major themes. If I were to ask you to sum up the message of Jesus in a single phrase, what would you say? You might say, “Love,” and that’s certainly important. Many people, since Jesus is often described as a moral teacher, would start there. You’d probably mention, “Love your neighbor,” or perhaps the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Others might