“From the moment John stepped onto the scene until now, the realm of heaven’s kingdom is bursting forth, and passionate people have taken hold of its power” (Matthew 11:12 TPT).  To the First Church pressing the message of repentance and salvation forward through persecution and martyrdom, the kingdom of God thrives in this fallen world. On the Cross, Jesus said, “Father forgive them for they don’t know what they are doing.” This was the prophesied beginning of a new “light”