Jesus Redefines Expectations

Jesus constantly disrupted the worldviews and expectations of those around Him, calling followers to flexibility rather than rigidity in their faith. Using the imagery from Mark 2 of new wine requiring new wineskins, Pastor Erica illustrates how our worldviews—the lens through which we perceive everything—must remain flexible enough to accommodate the active, unpredictable work of God's kingdom. The message challenges believers to recognize that reality in following Jesus often looks drastically different than our expectations. Just as old wineskins can be softened through water and oil (echoing baptism and the Holy Spirit's anointing), God invites us to surrender our rigid expectations and allow the Holy Spirit to soften our hearts to see and participate in His kingdom work, which is far better than we could ask or imagine.