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The Upside-down Kingdom

A Long Obedience in the Same Direction - Neitzche & Jesus

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Dwight K. Nelson

Dwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University from 1983 to 2023. During his time at Pioneer he spoke on the “New Perceptions” telecast, taught at the theological seminary and has written books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

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". . . that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." The PMC Mission Statement: "Forward on our knees: Readying our lives, Reflecting His love, Reaching our world, for the imminent return of Jesus."
Saturday, May 27, 2000

More In This Series

04/01/2000
The Upside-down Kingdom: In Search of the Greeks
The cry of the seeking Greeks, "Sir, we want to see Jesus," is the echoed cry of the secularized world today. Christ and His Cross is still the only hope for their cries in crisis. Explore our role in God's effort to answer the cry of the seeking Greeks.
04/08/2000
Perfume Through an Open Window
"What is truth?" Pilate asked Him, but didn't pursue the opportunity his own question provided. The same opportunity is provided us, inviting us to pursue the chance that Pilate had but lost.
04/22/2000
Looking for a Silver Bullet in a Black Hole
The resurrection of Jesus. The treasure of the universe. Has this treasure lost its luster and become commonplace to us? Dust off the old stone and behold the transforming rays radiating from the empty tomb.
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Pioneer Commons

 There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.

Offering for January 10, 2026

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You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.

In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.

The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God. 

Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries