Topsy Turvy Theology - Luke 9:37-50

<p>Topsy Turvy – upside down, confused, inside out, wrong way around, doesn’t fit my perceptions, a paradox, not the way things are done or understood. </p><p>Topsy Turvy theology is how I would describe today’s lesson<br />Coming off the mountain to discover we are still not up to par</p><ol><li>Complaint, or comfort? <br />Taking time <br />End result is to glorify God as opposed to anger and disappointment</li><li>Second time of preparing disciples for what is to come <br />No understanding though it is plain English. How do our preconceptions interfere with the clarity of our communication? <br />Death brings life? Doesn’t life preceded death? <br />It’s all upside down, back to front. Most confusing. </li><li>Vying for position: power and authority based on accomplishments <br />Children have no power or authority or experience <br />They are not concerned with financial situation, taxes, provisions <br />They have no major responsibilities  <br />They are free to dream imagine and play, unaware of lurking dangers</li><li>The last one is even more confusing:  how do we know who belongs to the Father?  Do they meet the right criteria? <br />Who is responsible for what went wrong, judging and punishing <br />Leaving up to God what is God’s responsibility <br />Caring for proper order</li><li>Conclusion:  the church needs a revival of faith in God, a revival in prayer and a revival in spiritual power. All of this comes from a love of God and Jesus resulting in a love of those he created. </li><li>Prayer for all who hear this message.  <br />Take comfort in the words of Jesus <br />Death to self and pride leads to life and hope beyond our control <br />Trust Jesus as children trust their parents – in Christ there is power and authority <br />Who is with us? Be careful haw we judge the ones Jesus loves. </li></ol>