Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life The Upside Down Kingdom
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Jul 2, 2025 Explore the revolutionary teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, highlighting an 'upside-down kingdom' that opposes worldly values. The discussion delves into the spiritual significance of humility, compassion, and sacrifice, urging believers to redefine success and identity in relation to God. Listeners are invited to embrace adversity and pursue justice with joy. The challenges of deepening faith and the transformative power of the gospel are also emphasized, offering valuable insights for personal growth and community. Dive into a new perspective that reshapes the meaning of true fulfillment.
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Jesus' Revolutionary Kingdom
- Jesus introduces a revolutionary kingdom with a new pattern, power, and product radically different from the old kingdom.
- This kingdom overturns worldly values and demands a new way of life.
Values of the Old Kingdom
- The old kingdom values power, comfort, success, and recognition as highest goods.
- These values yield temporary results that ultimately lead to emptiness and grief.
Upside-Down Kingdom Values
- The upside-down kingdom reverses worldly values, prizing what the world scorns.
- Christians see weakness, sacrifice, and exclusion as valuable opportunities for growth and blessing.