GracePointe Church | Nashville, TN
Society & Culture:Philosophy
What do we do when the portrayal of Jesus in Scripture shows us something we don’t like or agree with? Today, lead pastor Josh Scott shares one of his favorite stories in Mark, a time when Jesus refused to help someone and then changed his mind. Josh explains what this story has taught him about the importance of staying open to new perspectives, and he encourages us to follow Jesus’ lead in not holding so tightly to our theology that it ends up harming others.
Episode Recap:
Mark’s gospel reminds us there’s still good news at the end of the world (1:06)
Jesus reminds people that justice is what matters most (3:03)
The Roman Empire was not just a problem for Jewish people (8:13)
What do we do with Jesus’ response to the woman asking for help? (16:57)
In this moment, we see Jesus’ perspective change (24:05)
When our theology bumps up against our experience of people, something has to give (30:54)
Jesus didn’t come to lead a conquest, he came to liberate (32:49)
Resources:
The Problem of White Christian Nationalism
Going Beyond the Map
Kat Armas, author of "Abuelita Faith"
Question and Response
Jo Luehmann
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Blessed Are the Persecuted | The Beatitudes
Blessed Are the Peacemakers | The Beatitudes
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart | The Beatitudes
Blessed Are the Merciful | The Beatitudes
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness | The Beatitudes
Blessed Are the Meek | The Beatitudes
An Introduction to Being Blessed | The Beatitudes
A New Orientation
The Great Commission | Bible Stories for Grownups
Jesus, Legion, and Pigs | Bible Stories for Grownups
Jesus and the Parable of the Talents | Bible Stories for Grownups
Jesus and the Parable of the Wedding Party | Bible Stories for Grownups
Jesus and the Widow's Mite | Bible Stories for Grownups
Jesus Curses a Fig Tree | Bible Stories for Grownups
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