What do we expect from God’s kingdom and Jesus as King? In this Palm Sunday talk, Dan Green looks at what the crowd who welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem hoped and believed might happen, and how they would have been shocked by Jesus and what would happen next. Similarly, when crowds gather today with faith, flags and the nation in mind, does Jesus fit expectations? What do we expect from Jesus?

We’re going through Lent spending time every day, not alone but with Jesus in the desert, not empty but full of his Spirit, not resting but wrestling with the things that get between us and God, not relying on ourselves but trusting in God to win every battle thanks to what Jesus did.

Matthew 4:10-11

Jesus said to him, ‘Away from me, Satan! For it is written: “Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.”’

Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.

Jesus’ answer about worship is straightforward - only worship and serve God.

What does this mean for us, though? Is it just about religious activity?

How broad a role does worship have in our lives?

What does it mean for us to worship God while working, talking, doing everyday things?

How does this connect with our senses of identity, purpose and value?

What might happen if we choose to deepen our faith in God, worship more and serve him only?

We’re inviting you to reflect on this as Easter approaches.

We hope you’ve enjoyed this series - thank you for listening!

What is so important about rest? Owen Lynch looks at what it meant for God’s people to be told and shown how to rest together, and what might be good for us to learn from this too. What difference would it make for us to create space for our own ways of practising a Sabbath rest, and how could we make a start?