Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth?

No, I tell you, but rather division!

Luke 12:51

This week’s gospel, especially when read without context, is very difficult.

In the passage, Jesus says he wants division between families and to bring fire to the earth.

As my grandma would say “uff da.”

There is of course more to it than that.

And when we come across difficult scriptures, when must ground ourselves in Jesus’ abiding love for us.

In this case, Jesus lives into his prophetic calling to speak God’s truth to God’s people.

The kingdom of God that Jesus teaches challenges a lot of things humans hold dear like power, wealth, and privilege.

Joins us Sunday as we dig in!

Message delivered by Pastor Ben Sandin.