Evergreen Christian Community

/Chat: What is your favorite Rocky Film?/ Series Big Idea: Christianity has been neutered by becoming civilized. We have lost our identity, our mission, and our way. “Civilized” - polite; well-bred; refined; of or relating to civilized people: easy to manage or control. “But then the worst thing happened that could happen to any fighter, you got civilized.” - Mick to Rocky in Rocky III Matthew 11:7-15 Luke 16:16 BIASTAI - violent person The Big Idea: The Kingdom of God belongs to those who storm their way into it. Mark 7:26-27 Luke 8:43-46 Jesus is LOOKING FOR BIASTAI. BIASTAI HAVE: ● Desperation ● Humility ● Hope ● Gratitude /Chat: What characteristics do you lack in becoming a biastai?/ MY RESPONSE: ● Do an honest assessment: Am I a Biastai? ● Do I have desperation, humility, hope and gratitude? (If not, why?) ● Talk to God about the results and the next steps forward for you. ● Pray for Oikos ministry this week.