The Revolution #3: Spinning from Telling to Showing

This entry is part 3 of 5 in the series The Revolution

In Matt. 8-9 we do not merely find Jesus telling lost, lonely, and hurting people the good news of the kingdom.  Instead, we also find Jesus showing that good news.  Jesus actually becomes good news by healing, forgiving, and restoring people in these two chapters.  His simple practice of compassion opens hearts to the verbal [...]

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The Revolution #4: Spinning from Programs to Nets

This entry is part 4 of 5 in the series The Revolution

Not only do we find Jesus getting onto the turf of those far from God, and living out the kingdom in front of them, we also find Jesus actually befriending them.  Jesus eats with sinners and tax collectors in Matt. 8-9.  And in this context of cuisine he extends friendship and fellowship to them.  Such [...]

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