TAKE NOTES
SUNDAY, November 6, 2022
"Upside Down Kingdom Living" by Kevin and Carol Lim
Mark 10:42-45 – And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. But sit shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
1. Live Counter-Culturally
a. What is the current cultural norms in our society?
b. What does Jesus teach about living counter-culturally?
c. Can you ask God, what are some values and behaviours that I need to surrender to God?
2. Live Cross-Culturally
a. Acts 17:16-34 – Paul preaching the good news about Jesus in Athens and at the Areopagus
b. What is an “unreached” people group?
c. Can you ask God to open your heart and give you opportunities to represent Christ to other nations?
3. Give Counter-Culturally
a. John Wesley’s radical example
b. Can you ask God, how should I use my time, finances, and talents for His glory?
4. Give Cross-Culturally
a. Non-Jewish Christians gave money cross-culturally to help the poor Jewish Christians
Romans 15:26 – For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
Acts 11:29 – So the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
b. Can you ask God to open your heart and eyes to see the needs in your community and around the world?
Reflection Question:
How is God asking you to live and give in His Upside Down Kingdom?
