Thy Kingdom Come - week 1

Hey...J had a great idea for a sermon series...take a closer look at the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom is an often references item in the New Testament. Many of Jesus' parables teach us about the Kingdom. Paul also has some great things to say about it. Despite all this, the Kingdom is still somewhat of a mystery. What is it? Where is it? When is it? These are all great questions. We are going to take the next four weeks and investigate the beauty and the mystery of the Kingdom.

We will start by focusing on the history of Kingdom thinking. When Jesus taught about the Kingdom, He was often challenging people's ideas about what the Kingdom was or would be. Where did they get their ideas? A big part of their picture comes from the writings of Daniel. This Sunday we will take a closer look at Daniel 2 and 7, examining how these chapters helped form the Jewish idea of the Kingdom of God. What comes to your mind when you think about the Kingdom?

The new reading plan for all four weeks is posted at the church website.

The Future

Just thought we might take this week to discuss our thoughts and questions about the future of Four Seasons. Obedience is the goal. Please pray this week for our church and then share what God is telling you. Maybe God is leading you to a Scripture you think we should all read. Whatever it might be, just pray and share. That's what this week is for.

Ezra - week 5

The last two chapters of Ezra are really challenging. Ezra confronts sin (which is good), but in doing so he divides families (that's the tough part). We will take a closer look at this on Sunday, but after reading the passage, what about it challenges you?

Although not a part of the "official reading list", I suggest comparing Ezra 9-10 with Nehemiah 13:23-31. The same issue is being addressed.