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Not of This World – Part 1
March 1, 2026

Not of This World – Part 1

March 1, 2026

Introduction 

This Year’s Theme: “Under Construction.”  

1 Peter 2:4–5 (ESV): As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 

1 Peter 2:9 (ESV): But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 

We’re Part of God’s Rescue Strategy 

When you see the word “chosen” here, think about the Marvel Comic characters Professor Xavier and Nick Fury 

Saving People, Not the World 

1 John 2:17 (ESV): 17 And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. 

  • We will NOT save the people of this world by saving the world. 

We save the people of this world by giving them a new one,  

John 18:36 (ESV): 36 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 17:16 (ESV):16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 
  • Colossians 1:13 (ESV):13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 

Not of This World 

A Review of Last Month’s Series 

  • In Chapter 1, we explored our superhero identity
  • In Chapter 2, we explored our superhero origin story
  • In Chapter 3, we explored our superhero mission

A Whole New World of Possibilities 

  • Learning How to Skywalk
  • Avengers Assemble
  • Close Encounters

Learning How to Skywalk 

Ephesians 4:1 (ESV): I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,  

  • Walking in a manner worthy of your calling means to act like the gospel you’re called to preach. 
  • Ephesians 2:6 (ESV): and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 
  • Ephesians 1:3 (ESV):3 . . .every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places
  • If we’re seated with Jesus, we can walk like Jesus
  • In other words,
  • Grace has eliminated all your excuses 

Ephesians 4:2 (ESV): 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,  

  • Romans 12:10 (ESV):10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 
  • Matthew 20:26 (ESV):26 . . . .But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 

 

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