What if God cares more about your obedience than your influence?
Jesus is the creator of the universe — yet he spent 30 years in obscurity before beginning his public ministry.
As we open our series through the Gospel of Luke, we look at the only glimpse we’re given of Jesus as a child. Long before the crowds, the miracles, and the cross, we see a Savior who was confident in His purpose and radically humble in His submission.
Jesus chose faithful obedience in a quiet place called Nazareth, revealing a Kingdom truth we often forget: obedience comes before influence. True greatness in God’s Kingdom is marked by confident humility—knowing who you are in Christ while remembering that He is the hero of the story, not you.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your quiet faithfulness matters…
If you feel like you’re living in your own “Nazareth”…
If you want to grow as a disciple who lives, loves, and leads like Jesus…
This message is for you.
Scripture List:
Luke 2.40–52
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What if God cares more about your obedience than your influence?
Jesus is the creator of the universe — yet he spent 30 years in obscurity before beginning his public ministry.
As we open our series through the Gospel of Luke, we look at the only glimpse we’re given of Jesus as a child. Long before the crowds, the miracles, and the cross, we see a Savior who was confident in His purpose and radically humble in His submission.
Jesus chose faithful obedience in a quiet place called Nazareth, revealing a Kingdom truth we often forget: obedience comes before influence. True greatness in God’s Kingdom is marked by confident humility—knowing who you are in Christ while remembering that He is the hero of the story, not you.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your quiet faithfulness matters…
If you feel like you’re living in your own “Nazareth”…
If you want to grow as a disciple who lives, loves, and leads like Jesus…
This message is for you.
Scripture List:
Luke 2.40–52
The Jesse Tree: The Shepard Boy Who Would Become King
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The Jesse Tree: The Shepard Boy Who Would Become King
From the Fields to the Throne - David’s story is a powerful reminder that even though he became Israel’s greatest king, he was never meant to be the ultimate King.
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, David defeated the EVIL WITHOUT—standing boldly before Goliath and the Philistines. But years later, on a quiet rooftop in Jerusalem, he was confronted by the EVIL WITHIN—the internal enemies of pride, lust, and self-reliance.
As “a man after God’s own heart,” David’s victories and failures reveal three truths we desperately need today:
1. When David relied on the Holy Spirit, he could defeat both the EVIL WITHOUT and the EVIL WITHIN. When he didn’t, he fell hard.
2. Despite deep failure, David always returned to God through confession and repentance - And you can too!
3. God’s promises never fail. His promise to send a King through David’s line was fulfilled in Jesus—the true Shepherd King who conquers sin and evil forever.
This message is Part 4 of our Advent series: Jesus in the Old Testament.
Follow the series to see how every part of Scripture points to Jesus and the hope we have in Him.
If this encourages you, consider liking the video, subscribing, and sharing it with someone who needs hope today.
Scripture List:
1 Samuel 16
1 Samuel 17
2 Samuel 7.16
2 Samuel 11.3
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What if God cares more about your obedience than your influence?
Jesus is the creator of the universe — yet he spent 30 years in obscurity before beginning his public ministry.
As we open our series through the Gospel of Luke, we look at the only glimpse we’re given of Jesus as a child. Long before the crowds, the miracles, and the cross, we see a Savior who was confident in His purpose and radically humble in His submission.
Jesus chose faithful obedience in a quiet place called Nazareth, revealing a Kingdom truth we often forget: obedience comes before influence. True greatness in God’s Kingdom is marked by confident humility—knowing who you are in Christ while remembering that He is the hero of the story, not you.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your quiet faithfulness matters…
If you feel like you’re living in your own “Nazareth”…
If you want to grow as a disciple who lives, loves, and leads like Jesus…
This message is for you.
Scripture List:
Luke 2.40–52
