Let’s follow with Jesus as he steps onto the scene in Matthew 5 and begins to revolutionize our understanding of what it looks like to follow God in faith. In Matthew 5:20-48 He takes down false teaching and traditions and lays down the authority and heart of God’s law. The takeaway: Jesus calls us to a faith-filled obedience that generates a life reflecting the love and character of God himself.
on witness and influence
This week we run into one of the most famous images in the Bible – on being “salt and light.” It’s the question of witness and influence. Jesus simply believes that his followers will be flavoring/preserving life and shining with God’s grace and love, mercy and justice. But how do we do that? What is the “rightness” that God requires, and how is it available in and through this Jesus – who sums up and fulfills all the scriptures? Come discover the new heart he brings by his love.
right side up
Welcome to a new series around Matthew 5-7! Over the coming weeks, we’ll tackle what Jesus teaches about life in God’s kingdom, what he and his ministry are seen and known for, and the kind of life he invites his followers into.
We want to stand under his blessing, rooted in his word, and live with freedom and humility. We hope you will discover and walk into this quietly transforming friendship with Jesus.