As we follow the story of Scripture we come to kingdom and Saul and David two very different kings, with very different hearts. 

God saving plan gains momentum. At the centre of this chapter of that story is God's decision to reveal himself as I AM. God present and Lord. Then, now, forever.

So the story got off to a great start and then... That's what this talk is about. Something is very wrong, isn't it? We all seem to agree on that but until we understand what that is any sort of solution we propose is going to be bandaid at best. 

This series is all about helping you get into the Bible. It's a big story. But there are key themes that we can use as guide rails as we explore the landscape of this incredible story. Here we explore two and dive into the start looking at the Who? and Why? of humanity's origin story. 

Paul described it as treasure in jars of clay. It's so easy to overlook the Gospel invitation, particularly, given the state of the messengers but it's still an unbelievable treasure. The King's banquet will be extraordinary.

Compassion, authority, go!

Matthew 9:1-13

Here we see Jesus getting to the heart of his mission, talking about his purpose in coming and demonstrating that purpose in his interactions with the people.

Matthew 8:18-34

In this series of stories we see there is risk, cost, adventure and even danger as we follow Jesus among the people.

Jesus comes down the mountain and does an incredible thing: he practices what he just preached! In the mess and demand of damaged lives he lives out the Sermon on the Mount. It's all done among the people... and he's calling us to love like that too....

Gifts are a means by which God expresses Himself. Get that and Monday and Tuesday and... and... begin to look quite different.