Sunday Worship Livestream
RESILIENT
WHAT NARRATIVE ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
April 30, 2023
Main Scripture: Matthew 24
POINTS:
When you are lost it is critical that you stop moving and get your bearings.
Mental Fragmentation: A symptom that follows trauma. You can’t stay focused on one task for very long.
Narratives: The internal stories we tell ourselves about what is going on and why it’s happening.
Apocalypse: to reveal, disclose, or take off the cover (another word for revelation)
Jesus warns that because of trials and tribulation, the love of most Christians will grow cold.
We are living in the “LONG TIME” (last days).
Jesus’ main concern for those living in the “LONG TIME” is that they don’t grow anxious and decide that obedience isn’t worth it.
We must be alert for imposter saviors because we desire a quick fix.
Comfort culture has made us less resilient than any other generation in history.
To be alert our narrative must be our present circumstances in light of the future Jesus has promised us.
Jesus tells us that we are to wait for our redemption by sowing Kingdom seeds in the hearts of those around us.
Our Narrative: we are building a Kingdom Community where the poor, captive, broken, and oppressed find a future and a hope in Jesus Christ our Victor!