Jesus says - Woe to those who reject God's message to them through His Word. We dare not follow the example of the Pharisees offering God that which is seen above that which is within (Luke 11:37-52).

The world says that we should seek to find ourselves, our true self, but discovering self is no victory over self. If we will seek God, we find victory over self and purpose far beyond ourselves!

Jesus teaches His disciples about prayer that is based on God's nature and purpose, and the value of being redemptively persistent! -- Luke 11.

A key for growing the kingdom within us, is our attitude toward God's message

to us in Christ Jesus. Listening to Him is first priority! (Luke 10:25-42)

Luke 10:25-27 - The kingdom in your life comes down to how you read Scripture. How do you read it?

Luke 9:46-62 - The disciples are battling arrogance and Jesus warns against the arrogance of putting off following Him.

Jesus is not just one of many messages from God. Jesus is the Son. He is the message of God, the whole message of God (Luke 9:35 and Heb 1:1-3).

Luke 9:23 - the pathway to the kingdom is denying self so that we may follow the King, Jesus the Son of God.

God has made a place for Christ to dwell. In Christ all things hold together. What a place and what a life!!

When the Devil's work destroys our lives, we need to know there is only One who can destroy the Devil's work. Luke 8:26-39; Col 1:19-22; 1 Jn 3:8.