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:
Jesus and the Canaanite Woman | Bible Stories for Grownups
Brunch on the Beach | Easter at GracePointe
Christ Crucified: The Historical and Theological Meanings of Jesus’ Death | GracePointe Church
Rev. Tonetta Landis-Aina of Resurrection City Church, D.C.
Question and Answer with Dr. Pete Enns
Community Questions and Answers | What is Progressive Christianity?
Eschatologically Hopeful | What is Progressive Christianity?
Brian McLaren | What Is Progressive Christianity?
Sacraments and Practices | What Is Progressive Christianity?
A Just and Generous Gospel | What Is Progressive Christianity?
The Bible | What Is Progressive Christianity?
A Better Beginning | What Is Progressive Christianity?
Metaphors Matter | What Is Progressive Christianity?
Why Are We Progressive? | What Is Progressive Christianity?
Radically Christian, Passionately Progressive | What Is Progressive Christianity?
Epiphany | GracePointe Church
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What is Love? | Christmas Can [Still] Change the World
An Ode to Joy? | Christmas Can [Still] Change the World
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