What if the word of God was enough to inspire passionate worship among his people?

Privatized faith in a resurrected Christ is practically inconceivable.

This is how God works. He puts people in positions where they are desperate for his power, and then he shows his provision in ways that display his greatness

Real success is found in radical sacrifice. Ultimate satisfaction is found not in making much of ourselves but in making much of God. The purpose of our lives transcends the country and culture in which we live. Meaning is found in community, not individualism; joy is found in generosity, not materialism; and truth is found in Christ, not universalism. Ultimately, Jesus is a reward worth risking everything to know, experience, and enjoy.

The gospel does not prompt you to mere reflection; the gospel requires a response. In the process of hearing Jesus, you are compelled to take an honest look at your life, your family, and your church and not just ask, 'What is he saying?' but also ask, 'What shall I do?'

Accept Him? Do we really think Jesus needs our acceptance? Don't we need Him?

Despite the obvious qualifications of all of Jesse's other sons, God appoints the unlikely David to become the king of Israel.