“Turning the World Right-Side Up” | August 3, 2025

Follow Along with the Message

Scripture Focus
Acts 17:1-9

Big Idea
Following Jesus means giving Him ultimate allegiance and allowing his upside down kingdom to reshape every part of life.

Key Insights

• The early church was known for challenging the status quo because they proclaimed another King—Jesus.

• Civil authorities hold only the authority God permits, so every government stands under God’s judgment.

• We often seek a gospel that blesses our plans instead of living lives that bless God.

• True renewal comes not through programs but through people who take Jesus seriously and follow his way of sacrificial love.

Kingdom Vision

• Forgiveness over revenge (Luke 15).

• Extravagant generosity that levels the field (Matthew 20).

• Humility that serves from the bottom up, not commands from the top down (John 13; Philippians 2).

Reflection Questions

1. Where do I give Caesar-like powers more loyalty than Jesus?

2. How might I respond to today’s headlines if I viewed them through the gospel first?

3. What practical step can I take this week to embody Christ’s generous, servant-hearted kingdom?

Next Steps

• Pray daily, “Lord, turn my world right-side up for Your kingdom.”

• Look for one tangible way to serve someone on the margins.

• Share a story this week of where you saw God’s upside down kingdom break in—then invite a friend to do the same.