Luke 12:1 NIV
Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples…

First Century Expectations
-- Relational Expectations: The Messiah will restore our __________.
-- Political Expectations: The Messiah will restore our ____________.
-- Religious Expectations: The Messiah will restore our ___________.

Jesus came to initiate the end.

God’s endgame begins at the cross.

God’s endgame forces us to make a decision.

God’s endgame is visible to those who are seeking.