In Acts 1, Jesus' disciples revealed that they desired the earthly kingdom of Israel to experience a glorious restoration. Jesus gave them a realignment of vision and values and the rest of Acts records what happened as they followed his teaching. We must be mindful of our own priorities and make sure we are focused on the new spiritual kingdom of the Gospel rather than any earthly kingdom.

Jesus calls all of his disciples to follow him, which means to obey his teachings and emulate his way of life. We can assess where we are on this journey by looking at what he confronts and what he values.

In the first message of the Immersed series, we see how Jesus is different than the traditional human way of life. His way is a new way of life for those who choose to follow him.

As we enter a new year, our goal is to immerse ourselves in God's Word so that we can walk His path. Knowing His Word while focusing on knowing the Lord will result in a life filled with joy, and a life that honors Him.