Understanding an Imperfect World:A Messy WorldAll three readingsIntro: What did you feel as the Capital building was stormed?I. Chaos or OrderA. There are certain things we hold on to for a sense of order1. Our democracy2. Our economy and our job3. Our family4. Our health and cognitive abilityB. Are these things immovable in the current order of things?C. God understated warning to Adam and Eve1. Disruption of nature2. Struggle3. PainII. Be Prepared but Not AfraidA. Like us the first disciples had found some order in a turbulent worldB. They probably expected things to get better1. Their assumptions about the arrival of the Kingdom of God2. What had been put in place3. What had notC. The struggles of the Church and the Kingdom of Satan1. Satan’s consolation and objectives2. Satan’s toolboxa. Competing “gospels”b. False prophets and scandalsc. Manipulating our own sinful natured. Resistance and persecutionIII. In Me You May Have PeaceA. Ignorance is not blissB. Jesus is over all and hold all things togetherC. You belong to ChristD. God can turn Satan’s plans on their headsE. What “taking heart” looks like and feels likeWhat tends to scare you about the future? Do you discuss world events with God? If so, what are you talking about lately?