Red Church The Kingdom Has Come Near – Mark Sayers
Mar 1, 2026
A Samoan road-change story frames a talk about sudden shifts and a new order breaking into life. The conversation contrasts worldly stability with the present arrival of God's reign. Topics include living like Jesus, avoiding a small faith horizon, societal pressures, and what it means to repent, realign, and advance kingdom life in everyday routines.
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Samoa Road Switch Illustrates Visible Order Change
- Mark Sayers tells the 2009 Samoa story where the nation switched which side of the road to drive on at 6am after protests and prayer.
- The abrupt legal change illustrates a visible, society-wide shift in order and the practical consequences of getting it wrong.
Jesus Announces A New Order Has Broken In
- Jesus' opening proclamation in Mark 1:15 reframes history: The time has come and the kingdom of God has come near.
- This signals a new order breaking into the present rather than merely a future expectation or correction of current problems.
The Kingdom Can Be Missed Even When Present
- Jesus tells Nicodemus that no one can see the kingdom without being born again, showing the kingdom can be missed even when present.
- The kingdom is entered, not merely inherited, so people can live through Jesus' arrival and still not participate.