Have we defined righteous as religious? The righteousness of Jesus stands in contrast to the religion of the day. Where we have conflated what it is to be righteous with being “right” in the empire He offers us something different- an upside-down kingdom. What is revealed in Jesus invites us to reshape how we see blessing and calls us to act justly, walk humbly and love mercy- a calling we can respond to because of God with us.

Message by Devin Burton, "Jesus Reveals Righteousness" as part of our "God With Us" series. Message from February 1, 2026. Centralia Community Church, Centralia, WA. cccog.com

We are reminded that the church is not God’s mission, but God’s mission has a church, a people through whom He continues to reveal Himself to the world. A Jesus-shaped church is formed as we see Jesus clearly and respond to His call: to follow Him, reflect His light, embody His righteousness, and live as people defined by His presence; God with us.