It is important that we understand what the kingdom of God is. The kingdom of God was the central theme of Jesus' message and purpose during His ministry on the earth. Beyond that, the kingdom is foreshadowed in the Old Testament, demonstrated to us by the life and teachings of Jesus, and given to us as the ultimate fulfillment of God's purpose in the earth and throughout eternity. If we are to be true disciples, then we must come back to the understanding that the kingdom is what God is about and where He ultimately intends to take the whole of His creation.