The Politics of Jesus: Following Christ Beyond Left and Right

September 7 – October 12

In our polarized world, Christians often feel pressured to choose between political tribes. But Jesus offers a third way that transcends partisan divisions. This series explores how Christ’s kingdom values challenge both conservative and progressive assumptions, calling us to a higher allegiance. We’ll examine how Jesus’ cross dismantles systems of domination, how his economics challenge both capitalism and socialism, and how his community of disciples embodies a new social order. Rather than baptizing political ideologies, we’ll explore how the gospel can shape our civic engagement, finding unity in Christ while navigating complex social issues with wisdom, grace, and prophetic imagination and courage.

September 7 | The Jubilee Revolution • Luke 4:16–30

September 14 | The Way of the Cross • Mark 8:31–38, Luke 9:51–56 

September 21 | A New Social Order • Acts 2:42–47, Acts 4:32–37

September 28 | The Powers and Principalities • Ephesians 6:10–20, Colossians 2:13–15

October 5 | Revolutionary Subordination • 1 Peter 2:13–25, Romans 13:1–7

October 12 | The Politics of the Table • Luke 14:7–24, 1 Corinthians 11:17–34