Jesus, when he taught, often told stories that provoked and unsettled the status quo. He draw images and pictures from the world around him, that were familiar to his hearers. But he would put a little spin on a story that would be surprising, that would evoke emotion, and move people from the acceptance [...]
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This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Sermon on the MountSo we proceed to the next verses of the Sermon of the Mount (Mt 5:13-16):
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, [...]
Continue reading about Sermon on the Mount – Salt and Light (Part 1)
This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Sermon on the MountSo we come to the Beatitudes in the series on the Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5:3-12). These have sometimes been ignored (as impossible to live up to); sometimes seen as Jesus setting the demands of Holy Living so high that we [...]
This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Sermon on the Mount
Over the next year in our church, I am speaking on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). Over the last few months, I have been reflecting on the famous inaugural speech from Jesus, as he seems to outline his manifesto. [...]
