In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talks about oaths we make and the reasons we make them. Link for The Narrow Path- https://www.amazon.com/Narrow-Path-Subversive-Jesus-Satisfies/dp/0593444272

We start a new series reading through the entire Sermon on the Mount. Jesus sets the tone for the followers who have joined him.

We are starting a new series based on the book - https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Narrow-Path-Audiobook/B0CMK8KXRC and I encourage you to check it out. As we move into a season dreading the speeches we might hear from both sides, Brad suggested we hear a speech from Jesus.

Jesus notices the disciples are wondering about measuring value and establishing greatness. He responds with a lesson that the disciples will not forget.

Jesus reinforces the sacrifices he will make in Jerusalem, but the message is temporarily lost on the disciples because they were distracted. Jesus sits them down and explains an important topic.

After answering an important question correctly, Peter gets an important and painful lesson about sacrificial leadership.

After answering an important question correctly, Peter gets an important and painful lesson about sacrificial leadership.

Jesus goes from town to town , but not to conquer. Instead his first priority is to heal

We read the call of the first four disciples and then go back in the story to notice what Jesus did prior to calling the first four.

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A letter and a gospel story remind us of the importance of approaching the text, the message, and the creator with great humility.

Paul writes a new faith community to explain a different type of armor they should wear on a daily basis.

We read a text I guarantee you don't remember in order to set the tone for one you have likely heard many times

Ezekiel the prophet has just defeated several foes in a large field, but the king and queen are incredibly upset and threatening to take his life. He's on the run and is asked an important question.

We discuss how exhausted the prophet Elijah was following an enormous fight, how he needed to eat and sleep to survive, and how Jesus told people what they would eat and drink in order to live.

We compare and contrast to Biblical translations of the most famous psalm in history, to better understand our daily walk with God.

We compare and contract two biblical interpretations of one of the most powerful scripture passages in the Bible.

Just after the miracle of the feeding of the 5000 and Jesus walking on water, crowds are hopping in boats and running across town to find Jesus. After telling them they are looking for something simply to get them through the day, Jesus offers them an alternative way of thinking and believing.

We read parts of three psalms that describe the power of worship in whatever space we are in.

Carl and I read three psalms and discuss the range of emotions found in each one. We ask the classic questions, what does this say about God? what does it say about human beings? what does it say about the relationship between God and human beings>