Greenville Oaks Church of Christ
Jesus doesn't look like the king that people were looking for or expecting. He intentionally did things differently...because the kingdom of God is different, and isn't like the kingdoms we know.
"A common belief is that people resist change because they hate change. But people don’t hate change! People love new haircuts, new cars, or new outfits. They hire trainers to change their bodies and take classes to change their mind." - Craig Groeschel
People do not like change when it feels like loss.
Jesus comes and does the unexpected.
Mark 2:1-12 NIV
Mark 3:1-6 NIV
Jesus interacts with and talks with the woman at the well:
-She was a woman
Jesus interacts with and talks with the woman at the well:
-She was a woman, she was a Samaritan,
Jesus interacts with and talks with the woman at the well:
-She was a woman, she was a Samaritan, and she was someone who has had five husbands and was living with another man.
Jesus eats dinner at Levi's house- with sinners and tax collectors.
Mark 2:15-17 NIV
Daniel 7:13-14 NIV
Isaiah 53:1-8 NIV
The Israelites, the Pharisees, and even some of the disciples missed it. Thus, I wonder if we might miss it too.
God Is - Kanye West
Everything that hath breath praise the Lord
Worship Christ with the best of your portions
I know I won't forget all He's done
He's the strength in this race that I run
Every time I look up, I see God's faithfulness
And it shows just how much He is miraculous
I can't keep it to myself, I can't sit here and be still
Everybody, I will tell 'til the whole world is healed
King of Kings, Lord of Lords, all the things He has in store
From the rich to the poor, all are welcome through the door
You won't ever be the same when you call on Jesus' name
Listen to the words I'm sayin’; Jesus saved me, now I'm sane
And I know, I know God is the force that picked me up
I know Christ is the fountain that filled my cup
I know God is alive, yeah; He has opened up my vision
Giving me a revelation; This ain't 'bout a dead religion
Jesus brought a revolution; All the captives are forgiven
Time to break down all the prisons; Every man, every woman
There is freedom from addiction
Jesus, You have my soul; Sunday Service on a roll
All my idols, let 'em go; All the demons, let 'em know
This a mission, not a show; This is my eternal soul
This my kids, this the crib; This my wife, this my life
This my God-given right; Thank You, Jesus, won the fight
Here's the most unexpected thing- it's an open invitation to all- even the ordinary, sinful people like me.
John 3:16-17 NIV