Week 1
Jesus calls the church to reform itself into his image, not to try to create his Kingdom on earth.
Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.” – John 18:36 (ESV)
The world wants political and social reforms, but Jesus wants a transformation of our hearts.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. – Romans 12:2 (ESV)