1. Perceptions of Jesus 
2. Our faith is a faith in the context of the believing community. 
3. Definite preconceptions do not work well when it comes to our relationship with Jesus 
4. Like Jesus, people are multifaceted. 
5. There are many distractions to repentance; politics, theology, religion, other people... 
6. Bad things happen to "good" and "bad" people, but whatever happens to others--We must repent of ourselves. 
7. Tall Poppy Syndrome 
8. We like for people to "get what they deserve." 
9. like the fig tree, you must bear fruit. 
10. We do not know how long we have on this earth. Bear fruit. 
11. No one beyond the grace of God. 
12. What does it matter to us if someone "unworthy" is saved by Jesus Christ? Does it devalue your salvation? 
13. Lent reminds us that we came from dust and to dust we will return...repent 
14. Human nature loves to see judgment...for others 
15. Sanctification: Our work? God's work? Both of us working?