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The Politics of Jesus Part 3 Thy Kingdom Come Essential Church November 10, 2024 SUMMARY: The speaker emphasizes that the central focus of Jesus' teachings was the kingdom of God, not political agendas or ideologies.  The speaker explains that the kingdom of God is not a physical, political entity, but a spiritual reality that is present among us and within us when we recognize Jesus as the King of kings. The speaker uses various parables told by Jesus to illustrate the nature of the kingdom of God, such as the parable of the wheat and the weeds, the mustard seed, the yeast, the wedding banquet, and the hidden treasure. The speaker encourages the audience to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, rather than being preoccupied with political concerns or worries about the world. The speaker emphasizes that as citizens of God's kingdom, our primary allegiance should be to Jesus Christ, the true King, rather than to any political agenda or party. The speaker cautions against making an idol out of p