Knox Presbyterian Church Podcast

Seek First the Kingdom: The Down Payment

The Kingdom of God has come in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And yet it is not present yet in its fullness. God has given the Church the Holy Spirit as a pledge of its reality. The Church exists as a 'down payment' of God's Kingdom-- to be a sign, instrument, and foretaste of it.
John 20.19-21
Ephesians 1.3-14

Seek First the Kingdom: God’s Plan A ... and B

The Old Testament tells the ongoing story of God, who alone is King. God creates humans to rule under God, but over and over again, humans usurp God's rule. Over and over again, God forgives the usurpers and starts over again and again.
Genesis 1:1-5, 1:26-2:1-3
Genesis 3
1 Samuel 8
Isaiah 11:1-9

Kingdom Vision: A Bigger Vision

Loving sacrificially, serving generously, and seeking Jesus together to see God’s kingdom come in the Naperville area and beyond.
Philippians 1:3-11

Life Verse: With You

In this life, two things are certain. We will face trials. And, in those trials, God is with us.
Memory Verse: Isaiah 43:2
Entire reading: Isaiah 43:1-7

Life Verse: Courageous

What does it mean to be courageous and how do we continue to do so when life comes our way?
Memory Verse: Joshua 1:9 Entire reading: Joshua 1: 6-9

Life Verse: The Peace of God

Even though life may be filled with anxieties and troubles, we can learn to find peace in the presence of God.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

Life Verse: The Invitation

Jesus' invitation to follow Him is an invitation to die to ourselves so we can live for Him.
Memory Verse: Luke 9:23-24

Life Verse: The New Creation

Believers have a sacred trust, a ministry of reconciliation, that only arrives when we walk in the newness of who Christ called us to be or become. Only as we die to ourselves are we able to receive the newness, purpose, and ultimately unique ministry that Christ has called for each one of us. Similar to the Apostle Paul’s amazing transformation, we all are undergoing a journey of becoming what God has created us to be, but this journey requires true identification with Christ – both in his death and resurrection.
Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Life Verse: Why Have You Forsaken Me?

What does it mean to be faithful in the midst of suffering, as we follow one who was faithful unto death?
Memory Verse: Psalm 22:1-3
Entire reading: Psalm 22:1-8, 27-31

Life Verse: Hope in Challenging Times

This weeks reflection is on finding hope in challenging times, and we can draw inspiration from the great Christian American, Dr. Martin Luther King.
Memory Verse: Isaiah 41.10
Entire reading: Isaiah 41.1-13