Jesus was killed because he threatened the political, economic, and religious power structures of the day.

The kingdom of God does not come through violence and aggression.

Herod used political power, pragmatism, and wealth to influence the world. Jesus chose another way.

Our job is not so much to eradicate or deny the ugliness of sin or suffering, but to point to the God News of God in the midst of it.

Holiness is non-negotiable; the people of God need to reflect God. Holiness can be contagious.

Elijah possesses an nitense passion to live God's way, not the way of the kings of the world.

David recognizes his own imperfection. It does not disqualify him from walking the Way

The story and language of God help form our community and are to be shared and discussed.

Abraham's willingness to "sacrifice" Isaac can only be grasped within the context of a lifelong willing obedience to God.

To achieve Jesus' ends, we must use Jesus' means. We must follow His way.