Reality Santa Barbara (audio)

Jesus is looking for people who want change, and want it on His terms not their own.

Jesus isn’t doing a popularity contest--he’s looking for people who want change!

It’s easy to develop categories for God and others since this helps us know what to expect and what to control. But sometimes God wants to do something new, which requires becoming comfortable with the tension and discomfort of change and trusting in the process.

The religious critic feels self-righteous and only loves people who can give back to them, but Jesus goes after people who can give nothing back and that the world has given up on.

The critic loves people who can give back to them, but Jesus is after a specific avatar: people who the world has given up on.

Jesus’ miracles make him popular, which strangely threatens his mission. But he resists celebrity culture to play the long game.

Jesus came to heal our diseases--and ultimately, our idolatry.

Jesus came with a new kind of teaching -- one that transforms lives.

Jesus begins spreading his core message and bringing the least likely with him.

God inaugurates Jesus as the One entrusted with His love and authority, by indwelling him with His Spirit and sending him out to be battle tested.

Gift Of Unity by Reality Santa Barbara

Hope shines brightest in the dark.

Just like Elizabeth, God invites us to fill our empty spaces with the joy of his presence.

The Dark Side Of Christmas by Reality Santa Barbara

God has a plan for each of us, but it may include unmet expectations.

God brings the world back to Eden.

God’s heaven is coming down to recreate earth, and this will be the new temple of His dwelling, illuminated by Jesus.

Jesus returns as King to deal with evil and vindicate his followers. Beast and devil are eternally quarantined.

Babylon’s power is idolatrous and must be resisted

Some people would rather have freedom from God than anything else. God’s wrath is to allow it.