Inverted Orthodoxy 401 -Humanity and Heaven, Leaving for the kingdom, Prisoners for the lord

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This week, the pastors answered the following questions:

1. Psalm 119:1-3 says, “Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Blessed are those who keep his statues and seek him with all their heart- they do no wrong but follow his ways.” I know and understand that we no longer live under the law.

My question is if all are sinful and fall short of the glory of God, is the above situation attainable for humanity this side of heaven?

2. Luke 18:18-30 is the story of the rich young ruler. I do not understand the last verses in this portion. What does it mean to leave your spouse/family/child for the sake of the kingdom. How are we loving as God loves if we are leaving family we are responsible for and to?

3. Ephesians 4:1 says, “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.”

Is Paul saying here that he is a prisoner or that we should be prisoners?

4. what should my mindset be when I'm reading the Prophets? What am i looking for in there? I find it to be such a slog. Maybe this is a me problem, but maybe some others can relate. I'm not great at translating written words into pictures in my mind (like how large is this large clay brick that ezekiel is supposed to draw the map of jerusalem on and where is he doing this so people can see him?). Then add the fact that the imagery is often weird and relevant to another people at another time and my understanding and fascination ends pretty quickly. And It's such a big chunk of the old testament! There has to be a way to get into this. The BEMA podcast hasn't been helpful to me here because while they provide a good overview, as soon as I start reading, none of it sticks with me. I can read for 10 minutes and feel like i haven't read a single word... 

So the question again: what should my mindset be when I'm reading the Prophets?

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