To take Jesus seriously often requires that we set aside our own presuppositions and hear his teaching anew. This is especially true when Jesus teaches something that challenges our religious tradition or our national loyalty. In this lesson, we examine the theological and historic background of Jesus' teaching which was fulfilled at Pentecost, meaning, the Gentile inclusion as a -chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession- -I Peter 2-9-.