Resurrection-minded Investing

Jesus changes our thinking about church. Rather than an earthly-strategy of invitations based on return-on-investment, Jesus asks us to apply heavenly wisdom based on resurrection-mindedness, and strategically invest in ministry to people with disabilities.

1. Our ministry to people with disabilities will be repaid in heaven. This is not the same greed with a smarter more spiritual formula, but rather this is doing ministry as Jesus asked us to do it, and enjoying the fact that He rewards it. (v.12-14)

2. Persistent ministry to those with able bodies but heart-excuses is not a good investment, since they are exposed as not truly seeking God. (v.15-20)

3. God is so committed to His house of worship being filled, that those with disabilities, who may assume that they are not invited, are to be not merely invited, but a special effort is to be made to pursue them and convince them that both God and His church genuine desire them to come. (v.21-24)

Why does Jesus want our thinking to be changed?

1. What does a heavenly mindset gain for us? Colossians 3:1-4
2. Why is it not enough to verbally praise God? Matthew 7:21
3. Who reigns in church; who can compel others? Mt. 14:22