Not Far From the Kingdom: Love God, Love People, Follow Jesus
Mark 12:28-37

On Palm Sunday, as Jesus faces one final sincere question in the Temple, He cuts through religion, ritual, and debate to reveal what God truly desires: wholehearted love. In this powerful message from Mark 12, we see that the greatest commandment isn’t about checking boxes—it’s about loving God with everything you are and loving people the same way. But Jesus doesn’t stop there. He presses the deeper question: Is He just a good teacher… or is He your Lord? It’s possible to be close to the truth, to admire Jesus, to even agree with Him—and still miss the Kingdom. This message is a clear invitation: don’t stay “not far.” Come all the way in.