Mike and Kelsey discuss the recurring themes from Matthew 12-16 that reveal Jesus' priorities and challenge our modern understanding of discipleship.

• Reading large portions of scripture reveals overarching themes we miss when focusing on isolated stories
• Jesus defines family as "whoever does the will of my Father in heaven"
• The kingdom parables illustrate that God's kingdom is worth sacrificing everything to obtain
• American Christianity often markets Jesus as a life-enhancer rather than teaching His actual call to die to self
• The true gospel isn't about improved circumstances but about Jesus absorbing God's wrath on our behalf
• We should reassess what we're living for and align our priorities with Jesus' values

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