Mark 13:1-8 Do not be surprised when the impressive things of this world crumble, when chaos surrounds you. Do not be alarmed. Do not be distracted or discouraged. Follow the way of Jesus and keep a Kingdom Focus for His Kingdom is coming. John 16:33 says, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Be encouraged, Jesus has made a way for us.

With a Kingdom focus on God, faithfulness helps us to be obedient in whatever season we find ourselves in, being faithful to a faithful God. Whether in abundance or in need, God is faithful to His followers. Are we faithful to a faithful God?

What is the greatest commandment? What is the most important? To Shema is to hear and do. The Kingdom of God is near when we love God and love others. Where have we missed this?

Our vision can be restored like Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52) as we are faithful to cry out to God, 'have mercy on me.' Will we humbly come to the Father desiring vision of God's Kingdom mission.

The way of Jesus does not elevate glory, position, status. Jesus came to serve not to be served. Where is your focus? Do you see those around you who are in need or are you preoccupied with position, glory and status?

Big Idea: Are we aligned with Kingdom priorities, or do other things capture our focus? Scripture: Mark 10:17-31 Do we desire to inherit eternal life so badly we miss the opportunity to be with Jesus, to follow him in the here and now?

A child’s trusting spirit and willingness to be dependent and receive from others. This is the way of Jesus, an invitation from Jesus without strings attached. ‘Come to me,’ is what we hear from Jesus and we can offer the same invitation. Where am I creating a boundary around the presence of Jesus? Am I gleefully running towards Jesus and excitedly bringing others with me as a child would? Where am I still trying to earn the Kingdom inheritance vs simply receive? These questions and much more in this episode, come join us.

Who are we? What is the Beyond Sunday Podcast all about? Why are we doing this? As we launch into this new journey, we invite you to come along with us.