In the wake of three mass shootings in the last two weeks we examine Jesus’ actionable practice of peacemaking. This is something all followers of The Way of Jesus are called to embody as we join God in the renewal of all things.  This teaching specifically addresses gun violence in America and calls all of us to consider tough questions. Would Jesus stand for this? Would he stand up against it?

We live in a day and age when many people and churches who profess to follow Christ, are actually practicing things and evoking ideas that are the exact opposite of what Jesus taught and demonstrated in his life. Now, more than ever, it is time for the followers of Jesus to ask themselves this question: do I believe in Jesus AND want to be like him? It is simply not enough to believe in Jesus anymore, we have to become like him and live out The Way.

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These are the words of Jesus’s followers given in response to some of Jesus’ most famous words as he gives one his core teachings to the Early Church in Matthew 25. The premise is this: only those who follow The Way of Jesus and put into practice the actual real-life actions of love are the ones he recognizes as his disciples.

This week we talk about the actionable practice of HOSPITALITY – welcoming others into our midst like family, with all the rights and privileges that come with that status.

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We started a new series last week called The Way, which focuses on discipleship – learning to have the character and skillset of Jesus. Last week we laid the groundwork for this series by studying Jesus’ words and actions that comprise the good news he preached and lived. This is what his Gospel is – a “way” of living concretely in this world where we learn to do the things Jesus did for the reasons that he did them.

This week we focus on the actionable practice of making every effort (commitment) to do life together – not alone – as followers of Jesus’ way. This sounds and looks exactly like the way of life Jesus exemplified as he came eating and drinking in the neighborhood(s) he inhabited in his life. Discipleship can’t be consumed – we must participate in it for it to be realized in our lives. 

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This is the beginning of a new series, The Way, which focuses on the problem faced by many churches today – a lack of discipleship, or learning to have the character and skillset of Jesus. We will focus on specific rhythms and practices of Jesus and the first of his followers in their every day life – how they practiced the things Jesus did for the reasons that Jesus did them. We begin by making sure we’re on the same page as Jesus when it comes to the gospel (good news) he preached.

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This is the beginning of a new series, The Way, which focuses on the problem faced by many churches today – a lack of discipleship, or learning to have the character and skillset of Jesus. We will focus on specific rhythms and practices of Jesus and the first of his followers in their every day life – how they practiced the things Jesus did for the reasons that Jesus did them. We begin by making sure we’re on the same page as Jesus when it comes to the gospel (good news) he preached.

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“Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” ~ Luke 6:38

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We wrap up our BASICS series talking about Jesus’ life, death, and of course, his resurrection. Jesus’ love for us IS his message. The medium is the message. And the medium Jesus used to convey the depth of his love for you is that he would die for you and then overcome death for you – so you can follow him in his way, his truth, his life – right now.

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Join us In-Person (and Online) this week for a new message in our BASICS series as we compare and contrast two different versions of the gospel. One that is fairly prevalent, Western-minded, and from the legal or judicial point of view. The other is more ancient and it’s what the first Christians considered orthodox, and thus, more biblical.

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Do you know what the Gospel is? How’s this for a definition…the Gospel is a way of living in resistance to the oppressive power of death and destruction in our world and in our own lives. What does it look like? Well, it looks like a local community of Jesus followers standing up against adversity with relentless hope and care for everyone in the neighborhood. Just like Jesus did.

STUDY GUIDE

EARLIER RESOURCES FROM THE BASICS SERIES 

BASICS – WEEK 1

BASICS – WEEK 2

BASICS – WEEK 3

BASICS – WEEK 4

BASICS – WEEK 5

BASICS – WEEK 6

BASICS – WEEK 7

BASICS – WEEK 8

BASICS – WEEK 9

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Have you ever had the thought that you’re just empty? Like you need a refill? Instead of thinking you’re leaking like a dripping faucet, Jesus shows us that it’s possible to be so full of the Spirit that it overflows continually. Join us as we examine Jesus’ life full of the Spirit and discover what we can learn about becoming fully aware of his presence within us.

EARLIER RESOURCES FROM THE BASICS SERIES 

BASICS – WEEK 1

BASICS – WEEK 2

BASICS – WEEK 3

BASICS – WEEK 4

BASICS – WEEK 5

BASICS – WEEK 6

BASICS – WEEK 7

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This week as we continue our BASICS series we tackle the Holy Spirit again. Specifically we’ll be talking about the idea that if nothing can separate us from God and we receive the Holy Spirit by faith in Christ, then why do we often lack a sense of the Spirit’s presence? Tough question, right? Join us for Part 1 of our teaching on the Holy Spirit as part of our BASIC series.

HOLY SPIRIT STUDY GUIDE

EARLIER RESOURCES FROM THE BASICS SERIES 

BASICS – WEEK 1

BASICS – WEEK 2

BASICS – WEEK 3

BASICS – WEEK 4

BASICS – WEEK 5

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