No matter what, bear the fruit of God's justice.

1. God's justice makes things right.

2. Expect opposition to God's justice.

3. Good trees bear the fruit of God's justice.

Jesus shows us how to properly understand God's Law.

Keys to understanding God's Law:

1. Read the Law through the lens of mercy. (12:1-8)

2. Extend mercy by caring for others. (12:9-14)

Our close-minded resistance cannot cancel the gracious invitation of Jesus.

1. Closed Ears (11:16-19)

2. Closed Hearts (11:20-24)

3. Opened Heaven (11:25-27)

4. Open Arms (11:28-30)

Jesus is the true King, even if He doesn't fit your preconceived notions.

To confront your preconceptions about King Jesus:

1. You must perceive Jesus correctly (11:2-6)

2. You must accept the truth (11:7-15)

Allegiance to Jesus comes before every other loyalty.

1. Recognizing the dilemma (10:34-36)

2. Prioritizing the King (10:37-39)

3. Gaining a family (10:40-42)

"When we live as Kingdom people in a world that doesn't share Kingdom priorities, we will face opposition - but Jesus' words prepare us for this."

How to face a world that doesn't share Kingdom priorities:

With eyes wide...

As we share and show the authority of the King of Heaven, Jesus stretches us and shapes us as His disciples.

How Jesus shapes his disciples with Kingdom Mission:

1. He shares His authority (10:1-4)

2. He commissions their ministry (10:5-8)

3. He...

Jesus, by His powerful word, welcomes anyone into the kingdom of heaven who comes to Him in faith.

By His powerful word:

1. Jesus cleanses the outcasts. (8:1-4)

2. Jesus commends the outsiders. (8:5-13)

3. Jesus embraces the ordinary...

"This life is short, and death is certain, so obey God who has given you the words of life."

1. The Words of God are WHAT you need (12:9-11)

2. The Words of God are ALL you need (12:12)

3. Because God's verdict is what matters most...

1. Foolishness is dangerous (10:12 - 11:6)

2. Youth is a gift (11:7 - 12:1)

3. Aging and death are coming (12:2 - 12:7)

Jesus eliminates our greatest danger.