We resist performing our righteousness for the crowds and learn to value intimacy with God more.

Loving people on "our team" is natural. Loving our enemies is not. But it is a hallmark of Jesus's true disciples.

Jesus condemns retaliation and score-settling, calling disciples to creative, non-violent peacemaking instead.

In a world of spin, half-truths, broken commitments, and manipulation, simply telling the truth is revolutionary.

The Spirit is God's power and presence given to His people to transform and empower them. We want more.

Jesus calls us out of slavery to our base desires to a higher way of faithfulness and love.

Jesus presses deeper than a prohibition against murder to the root issue: our indulgence of anger.

Rather than moving beyond the law, Jesus models a deeper interpretation and deeper obedience.

Jesus speaks to the role the community of disciples plays in the world as part of God's redemptive plan.

Jesus gives us a counter-cultural vision for who the "blessed" are.