Today we celebrate our students by having them lead us in worship today. Our special guest speaker for the morning is Jack Bryan. Jack has been a member of WCC since the second grade and will be attending Johnson University in Knoxville, TN this fall where he plans to study youth and preaching ministry. He will be preaching on Luke 10:38-42.

* What is the ONE thing we need?
* What gives you that satisfaction?

We tend to prioritize what we think we need, versus what Jesus says we need. A relationship with Jesus, at the end of the day, is the only thing we need.

In the Olivet Discourse, Jesus talks about a "final day" -- a day when he will draw all people to him -- otherwise known as Judgement Day.

On that day, Jesus will separate people like a shepherd separates the sheep from
the goats.

Wondering how to not be a goat?

Follow Jesus and live like it.

To help you do that you need to (1) allow for interruptions and (2) think eternally.

All of us have experienced unexpected events or situations that we aren't ready for. For Christians, meeting Jesus face-to-face should not be an "unexpected event" that we aren't ready for.

But what does it mean to "be ready" for when Jesus returns? How do we accomplish that?

1. His coming will be visible.
2. His coming will be glorious.
3. His coming will be a gathering.

A Pharisee asked Jesus, "What is the greatest commandment?"

The answer Jesus gave still guides us to this day.

“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’"

The scene when Jesus cleared the temple courts by overthrowing tables and chasing off the money changers is pretty well known, but why did he do it?

Hint: It wasn't just because of the money.

While it is true that the money changers were exploitive and that was offensive, what Jesus really wanted to reveal to everyone was what money could never buy -- a life-changing relationship with God.

In Matthew 19:16, a man asks Jesus, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?"

The most obvious problem with this question is the assumption that we can earn eternal life. When Jesus answers the young man, he goes away sad. For the rest of us, Jesus' answer clearly illustrates that God doesn't want religion -- He wants relationship.

After Jesus explained to the disciples about who would be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, Peter asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”

Some things to consider to put Peter’s question into context:

• It's possible that Peter was having some issues with someone on the team.
• Peter believes he is being generous.

Jesus answers Peter's question with a parable that illustrates the importance of mercy and forgiveness.

“…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God...” Romans 3:21

The disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

They expected affirmation that they were because they were disciples, but Jesus answered them in a way they did not expect.

"Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me." (Matthew 18:4-5)

1. Jesus is the Messiah, the One and Only Son of God, above all!

2. Physical community and relationships are very important to Jesus!