Of all the methods Jesus could have chosen to implement his messianic mission, he chooses...mystery. Jesus teaches wisdom in the Sermon on the Mount. Then he steps down and embodies his sermon. But he does so in surprising and even shocking fashion. He heals a man and then tells him not to tell anyone. Crowds gather and Christ withdraws to teach elsewhere. He teaches in parables so that some don't understand. Matthew 8-13 contains constant confusion over Jesus and his understanding of the Kingdom of Heaven. Hiddenness is the thread that ties each story together. What does this teach us about the Father and the Kingdom? And what are the implications for discipleship today? Come participate in a discussion led by Michael Chaffin of our erudite, yet elusive Jesus.