As Jesus begins his Sermon on the Mount, he paints for his disciples pictures of the blessings that come from living for the Kingdom of Heaven, both in the future but also now. Today we’ll see that, as radical as this lifestyle is, especially in comparison to the kingdom of this world, those who live under the reign of God are blessed and their lives serve to point others to this Kingdom.
Upside Down Just Might Be Right Side Up
Heaven on Earth
January 26, 2020 • Randy Hageman
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Who Has Authority in Your Life?
March 1, 2020 • Randy Hageman
Throughout Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and this series, we’ve seen Jesus painting us a picture of what life in the Kingdom of Heaven looks like, and what it can begin to look like here on earth. But, as today’s passage shows us, we won’t experience heaven on earth because we’ve read it or know what is taught. We’ll only experience it as we live it, as we allow Jesus to be King and Lord and the final authority in our lives, whom we obey!
Choose Wisely
February 23, 2020 • Randy Hageman
Jesus offers warnings about hypocrisy and the need for having a kingdom perspective. The problem is that we can easily turn principles into rules; we can become obsessed with doing right, with earning our right standing with God by our own efforts - we slip into perfectionism, legalism, and the result of that is that we can become judgmental. We need to choose wisely how we proceed!
A Matter of Perspective
February 17, 2020
We naturally focus on that which we value & desire to possess. For this reason, Jesus taught us to treasure that which has eternal value rather than temporal. Although this pursuit is contrary to secular culture & requires faith to practice, it is the pathway of resting in God’s care & experiencing His peace. As you focus on Him, may He give you a taste of Heaven on Earth!