“Blessed are the poor
in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who
mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who
hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will
be filled.
Blessed are the
merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure
in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the
peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who
are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs
is the kingdom of heaven."
(Matthew
5:1-10)
This blog is your cue. Every Wednesday we’ll post a
“Parent Cue” which will tune you in to what we are talking about at theEDGE and
cue you in on some steps you can take to lead your student into taking their
next steps.
Week Two: Inverted Reality
Last
will be first. Give to receive. Lose to gain. People who mourn are blessed. All
statements Jesus made, yet they seem so opposite from how our world functions
and even how we are wired, don’t they? But the kingdom of God is upside down
compared to the kingdoms we seek to establish. The life Christ calls us to
counters every natural and selfish inclination we have, but His way, His
kingdom, is far better than anything we could have in mind. And when we
surrender to God’s kingdom, we begin to live this upside down life that somehow
brings more fulfillment, more peace, more satisfaction than the reality we live
in every day.
Parent Cue
How is God’s kingdom the opposite of how the world operates? Use this question to brainstorm together how this world works and how God's kingdom is different. This question might be easier to talk about because it doesn't talk about the specifics of our lives. They talk about the world in general terms. So if you've always skipped asking deeper questions with your student this is a great question to start with that could get the conversation going.
How is God’s kingdom the opposite of how the world operates? Use this question to brainstorm together how this world works and how God's kingdom is different. This question might be easier to talk about because it doesn't talk about the specifics of our lives. They talk about the world in general terms. So if you've always skipped asking deeper questions with your student this is a great question to start with that could get the conversation going.
Action Point
As we talk about God's Kingdom as an upside down kingdom, a great next step for you and your student would be to attend a showing of "58: The Film". We are showing this film at Jacob's Well on Sunday, April 29th and on Wednesday, May 2nd. thePULSE will show the film to the High Schoolers and theEDGE will show the film to the Middle Schoolers. This will be a great discussion starter for you and your family to begin talking about how we can live in God's Kingdom. Check it out at www.live58.org
As we talk about God's Kingdom as an upside down kingdom, a great next step for you and your student would be to attend a showing of "58: The Film". We are showing this film at Jacob's Well on Sunday, April 29th and on Wednesday, May 2nd. thePULSE will show the film to the High Schoolers and theEDGE will show the film to the Middle Schoolers. This will be a great discussion starter for you and your family to begin talking about how we can live in God's Kingdom. Check it out at www.live58.org
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