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How to Be a Better Human

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Sent to the Public Square 41:09

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They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know that you are a man of integrity. You aren’t swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay the imperial tax to Caesar or not? Should we pay or shouldn’t we?” But Jesus knew their hypocrisy. “Why are you trying to trap me?” he asked. “Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.” They brought the coin, and he asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then Jesus said to them, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.” - Mark 12:14-17 We live in politically divided times. So did Jesus - and in this story he is asked to take a side in the most politically charged question of his age. There were people refusing to pay the imperial tax - killing and dying for their beliefs. Then there were the collaborators, who just paid the tax and accepted the way the world was, even if it meant closing their eyes to injustice and oppression. What kind of man was Jesus? Jesus gave an answer which meant he not only escaped the trap, but also showed them he wanted a deeper revolution than the kind that could be delivered by swords. Whose image and whose inscription on this coin? Caesar's? Then give Caesar his scraps of metal. But what is the inscription? Caesar Augustus Tiberius, son of the Divine Augustus, High Priest. King, Son of God, High Priest? The same claims Jesus was making for himself. Caesar called himself the ruler of the world, and so did Jesus. Now that's a conflict. But not the king of revolution that burns everything down, destroys and kills. A revolution that lifts up, heals and brings life. This is not a king who would ask you to kill or die for him. He is the King that dies for you. This is the King that makes the most subversive claim - one that undermines the claim of every empire - that we are all made in the image of God, and belong not to any human ruler but to Him. As we ask ourselves what it is to be sent, we can ask what it means to be sent to the public world of political decisions, the economy and public debate. There would be those who would say that religion should be handed in at the door to this world - that it's a matter for our private lives. Jesus didn't 'privatise' the things of God, and he didn't just stick to the options that he was offered. Instead, he performed 'signs of the Kingdom' in the public world, bringing healing, freedom and forgiveness.…

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Monday 38:53

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For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. - Ephesians 2:8-10 As we step into the rhythms of a new week, many of us return to routines that feel ordinary: checking emails, caring for children, fixing broken things, attending meetings. It’s easy to feel like Monday has little to do with God’s mission — but the gospel tells a different story. You are not just going to work. You are sent to work. In Christ, every task, however routine or hidden, can become sacred. Not because of the job title, but because of who you do it for. Whether you're caregiving, creating, or cleaning God sees your work and calls it good when it’s done in love and faithfulness. As Colossians 3:23 reminds us: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” That transforms how we work. Grumbling becomes gratitude. Excellence becomes worship. A job becomes a calling. You are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works and that includes your work this week. So go into your Monday with purpose. See your workplace, your home, your classroom, your commute, as holy ground. Not because it’s easy. But because God is already there. You are not just working. You are participating in God’s mission. You are sent.…

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You are the Plan 32:06

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After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road. - Luke 10:1-4 After the resurrection, the disciples have a conversation with Jesus. They ask if He is now going to do what they expected all along: restore the kingdom to Israel. Jesus replies, “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by His own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” In other words: Don’t worry about when God will act in that way — I’ve got something for you to do. If you’re asking God, “What’s the plan?” the answer is: You are the plan. God’s calling always includes sending. Throughout Scripture – from Abraham to Mary Magdalene – those who encounter God are drawn into His mission. It’s not about our initiatives but about joining what God is already doing ( Missio Dei ). The Father sends the Son, the Son and the Father send the Spirit, and the Triune God sends the Church. This sending isn’t reserved for an elite few; it belongs to the whole church. Even those who feel weak or unqualified – like the women at the tomb – are sent. Our inadequacy only highlights that the power belongs to God, not to us. Every believer is part of the plan. Second, mission has two edges: declaration and demonstration. It’s not just about preaching but about embodying God’s kingdom in word and deed – through healing, presence, and practical care. Mission isn’t merely about individual conversion; it’s holistic and relational. The point isn’t strategy, but discernment: how is God calling you to be a healing presence where you are? Third, mission must be rooted in having truly received. The 72 return to Jesus rejoicing in their spiritual authority, but He redirects them: don’t rejoice in your power, rejoice that your names are written in heaven. Our secure foundation is our identity as God’s beloved. If our motivation is rooted in performance, failure will shake us. But if it’s grounded in who we are in Christ – citizens of heaven, loved, forgiven, and sent – then we can step out boldly toward neighbours, friends, and even strangers. Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” We are the creative work of God – and He has creative work for us to do in return. As Tim Keller said: “There are some hands only you can hold. Some needs only you can meet. Some demons only you can cast out.”…

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The Last Enemy That Shall be Defeated is Death 27:14

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The End 35:10

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At noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). When some of those standing near heard this, they said, “Listen, he’s calling Elijah.” Someone ran, filled a sponge with wine vinegar, put it on a staff, and offered it to Jesus to drink. “Now leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to take him down,” he said. With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!” - Mark 15:33-38 Even the execution of a guilty man is a tragic thing. How off-course does a life have to be to contemplate such punishment as the best possible outcome? The death of an innocent man could be nothing less than appalling. What then, is this Good Friday? Why does Jesus' death take centre stage when people began to share the good news? Why does the apostle Paul, writing to the church in Corinth, say, "I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified". Because the cross says that God loves us. Nothing else that we rely on - nothing else that we look to for our identity or purpose - can compare to the complete self-giving love we see on Calvary. We all desire human love, but human love is always limited. As good as it is, it isn't good like the love we see on Calvary's hill. Because the cross says that power and brute force doesn't win out in the end. It says that the arc of the universe is indeed long, but it really does bend toward justice - and more, toward our good. It says that a life of service really is the most significant life - even the Son of Man came to serve, and give his life as ransom for many. The cross says that we can stop reaching and start receiving. We don't have to transcend ourselves to find God, because God has descended to us. He meets us not when we escape our own failings and brokenness, but when we're at our lowest, weakest and most defeated. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. The Church will remember this day as long as it exists. We will sing it, preach it, and pray it until the end of time and beyond. It truly is Good Friday.…

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You are the Judge 33:06

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Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, made their plans. So they bound Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate. ‘Are you the king of the Jews?’ asked Pilate. ‘You have said so,’ Jesus replied. The chief priests accused him of many things. So again Pilate asked him, ‘Aren’t you going to answer? See how many things they are accusing you of.’ But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed. Now it was the custom at the festival to release a prisoner whom the people requested. A man called Barabbas was in prison with the rebels who had committed murder in the uprising. The crowd came up and asked Pilate to do for them what he usually did. ‘Do you want me to release to you the king of the Jews?’ asked Pilate, knowing it was out of self-interest that the chief priests had handed Jesus over to him. But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to get Pilate to release Barabbas instead. ‘What shall I do, then, with the one you call the king of the Jews?’ Pilate asked them. ‘Crucify him!’ they shouted. ‘Why? What crime has he committed?’ asked Pilate. But they shouted all the louder, ‘Crucify him!’ Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified. - Mark 15:1-15 As we approach Easter, we are invited to step into the story of Jesus' trial and crucifixion—not as distant observers, but as participants. By situating ourselves in this story, role-playing key characters in the Gospel of Mark, we’re challenged to consider the competing claims of truth presented by the Jewish leaders, the Roman authorities, and Jesus himself. The passage from shows us Jesus standing before Pilate, silent in the face of false accusations. The crowd, stirred by the chief priests, demands the release of Barabbas and the crucifixion of Jesus. Crucifixion was not just execution—it was total humiliation, a public declaration that a person’s life and message were utterly worthless. For the Jewish people, it carried an added spiritual horror: to be hung on a tree was to be cursed by God. The sermon guides us to imagine the perspectives of three groups: The Jewish Leaders : Motivated by fear of losing control and influence, they saw Jesus as a blasphemer and a threat to the religious system. Their “truth” was about protecting tradition and power—even at the cost of an innocent man. Pilate and the Roman Authorities : Representing the power of empire, Pilate ultimately chose political convenience over justice. His truth was that might makes right, and public order must be preserved. Jesus : Silent yet resolute, Jesus embodied a truth that was not about dominance but about love, peace, and human flourishing—even if it led to the cross. Each viewpoint presents a different “truth,” and each leads to different consequences. The leaders' choice led to the destruction of the temple. Rome’s path of violence ultimately collapsed. But Jesus’ way, vindicated in resurrection, leads to transformation—a new kind of humanity. The sermon concludes by challenging us: Whose truth are you living by? Where are your choices leading you? Jesus invites us to build our lives on solid ground—a foundation of wisdom, love, and eternal hope.…

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The Kiss, the Sword, the Flight 27:08

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43 Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders. 44 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.” 45 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. 46 The men seized Jesus and arrested him. 47 Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. 48 “Am I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? 49 Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled.” 50 Then everyone deserted him and fled. 51 A young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment, was following Jesus. When they seized him, 52 he fled naked, leaving his garment behind. - Mark 14:43–52 This passage explores one of the most poignant and painful moments in the life of Jesus—his betrayal by a friend, his refusal to retaliate, and the abandonment he experienced from those closest to him. We see Jesus receive Judas’ kiss, endure Peter’s misguided attempt at violence, and watch as all his disciples flee into the night. It’s a story that still speaks powerfully today. Many of us know the sting of betrayal, or the urge to take control when things fall apart. Some of us are carrying shame for the times we’ve run from responsibility, distanced ourselves from faith, or let fear dictate our choices. This passage invites us to see ourselves in the story—and more importantly, to see Jesus’ response. Jesus does not lash out. He does not abandon his mission. He chooses the path of surrender, even when it costs everything. In doing so, he opens the door to forgiveness—not just for those in the garden that night, but for each of us. Wherever you are in your journey—wounded, weary, or wandering—this message reminds us that grace is still extended. Jesus stayed so we could come home. Whether you’ve been betrayed, wielded the sword, or fled in fear, the invitation remains: come back to the One who never left.…

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Two Cups 32:43

منذ 15 weeks32:43

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They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.” Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” - Mark 14:32-38 There are two cups in Mark 14: the cup that all the disciples drink from—the cup of the new covenant—and the cup that Jesus will drink from. The latter is an Old Testament image representing God's judgment: "Awake, awake! Rise up, Jerusalem, you who have drunk from the hand of the LORD the cup of his wrath, you who have drained to its dregs the goblet that makes people stagger." (Isaiah 51:17) The idea of judgment as a cup to be drunk originates from the rebellion of Israel at the foot of Mount Sinai. While Moses is on the mountain receiving the Ten Commandments—which begin with the commands not to worship other gods or make idols—the people below are doing exactly that: making an idol and worshipping it. In response, Moses grinds up the idol, sprinkles the powder into the water, and makes them drink it. Symbolically, they are forced to consume the consequences of their idolatry. Will we experience the consequences of our sin? No. At the heart of the Christian faith is the belief that Jesus takes upon himself the consequences of human rebellion. He drinks the cup of wrath so that those who trust in him do not have to. Instead, we are given the cup of grace—a gift that combines not receiving what we deserve (judgment) with receiving what we do not deserve (eternal life in the love of God).…

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The Table 38:59

منذ 16 weeks38:59

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While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take it; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it. “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,” he said to them. “Truly I tell you, I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.” - Mark 14:22-25 The seder feast dating back to the first Passover involved unleavened bread and wine. The bread reminded them of the haste they had to leave Egypt, the wine reminding them of the joy of liberation. Jesus made connections between his new Christian ceremony and the whole of the Hebrew past. Jesus lifted up something from their past (the Exodus) and extended it. He set up something new, something for the future (for the new community). Even briefly looking at a few of the many themes that Jesus packed densely into this feast can be overwhelming. These things are there not with the expectation we will all understand everything immediately. It is a call to meditate on these words during the week, meditate on Easter, think of Jesus' passion so that as we come to the table our experience will become richer. This table is a place we can come back to again and again for a lifetime knowing that in every weekly cycle there will be another beauty to see, more depths to gaze at. Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, ‘Take it; this is my body.’ We must stop and make ourselves aware of a sense of sacredness at this point, of something that must be treated with utmost respect, we must position ourselves properly to be in the presence of a holy God. ‘This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,’ he said to them. Here we have a link to a core theme of the Hebrew bible: covenant. This goes all the way back to the first pages of the bible, to Noah and Abraham, the people at Mt. Sinai and King David - a formal partnership between God and humanity. The first Passover feast was celebrated before the Exodus, before the liberation of the people because their identity was to be the people who were liberated from slavery by Yahweh. This table is to form our identity. We become the people who participate in the feast. It must form our past and become our future. Many years ago I read a Jewish saying and ever since it has stuck with me and become a formative part of my life. It goes “The Jews didn't keep the Sabbath, the Sabbath kept the Jews.” In other words the Sabbath formed their identity as the people who kept God’s Sabbath. And through this formation they endured. It is the same with this table. We need the table. It is through the table we are formed. We don't do God a favour by keeping this table. But the table forms Christ in us and keeps us.…

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Stay Woke 26:33

منذ 17 weeks26:33

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“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch. “Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’” Mark 13:32-37 Jesus offers us a warning to be watchful for his return and being ready—not in a paranoid way, but in a way that keeps us spiritually awake and prepared. He does this by comparing it to a master who goes away and could come back at any time. The point? No one knows when—not even the angels or Jesus Himself while He was on Earth. That means we shouldn’t get caught up in predicting dates or listening to people who claim they have secret knowledge. Instead, Jesus calls us to stay faithful, live with purpose, and focus on what really matters—prayer, repentance, loving others, and sharing His message. Being watchful doesn’t mean living in fear, but rather staying spiritually aware, like keeping your house in order before a surprise visit. It’s easy to put things off, but if we truly believe in Jesus' return, our lives should reflect that—right now, not just someday. And if we ever find ourselves getting lost in distractions, Bonhoeffer’s words are a great reminder: Don’t wake up one day and realize you’ve lost your soul in the busyness of life. So, the takeaway? Don’t worry about predicting the future—just stay awake, stay faithful, and live as people of the Day.…

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Not the End of the World 38:57

منذ 18 weeks38:57

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Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. When you hear of wars and rumours of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Mark 13:5-7 Mark 13 begins with the disciples marvelling at the grandeur of the Jerusalem temple. Yet Jesus had already condemned it: “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” Now, he prophesies its destruction— not one stone will be left upon another. When the disciples ask when this will happen, Jesus answers. The imagery in Mark 13 refers to the fall of the Temple, not the end of the world. Yet it prompts us to consider how disciples should endure upheaval. We may not be witnessing the world’s end, but we may be seeing the collapse of familiar structures. Some of what we admire may be what God is dismantling—or allowing to fall. Yet this is no call to despair or withdrawal. Christians are called to pray for leaders, seek reform, and work for the common good, even when the church appears not to prevail. Jesus warned of trials and persecution; faithfulness comes at a cost. To declare “Jesus is Lord” is to reject false messiahs and worldly systems that demand our ultimate allegiance. But faithfulness is not isolation. The church does not exist for its own sake but to bring life to the world, as Jesus did. Every community is surrounded by deep needs—addiction, loneliness, broken families. The church must engage, listen, and respond with meaningful action. At the end of a world, we are still called to love—our neighbours and our enemies. Like the exiles in Babylon, we build, plant, and live with hope. Nations will rise against nations, but the kingdom of God remains our true foundation.…

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A Poor Widow 27:10

منذ 19 weeks27:10

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Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.” Mark 12: 43-44 This portrait of the poor widow can be alarming. I love her radical trust in God, her radical generosity but also… This lady is off her rocker! I need my money. I’ve got kids. A mortgage. I need to eat. There are so many situations I have to take into account when it comes to how I spend my money. And so, I dismiss her example as an impossible ideal. Because if I don’t dismiss her story and do so quickly the gap between what I say and what I do might begin to trouble me. The starting point of how we might begin to live into the radical freedom of the widow is that we realise we cannot. And we encounter the God who can. A God who put his Spirit in us so that we can live in a manner worthy of all that he has done for us. We are all called to be fully alive, full of trust and radically generous. Avoid the temptation to water down the passage by making it abstract. It's an example of being radically different with how we use our money to the culture around us. Draw near to the presence of God - at church with one another and through reading Scripture. Righten your perspective of your relationship with God whether for the first time or the hundredth time. Then IN right relationship with him, listen and obey. Ask God and look for the simple next step you can take into a life of radical trust in the abundance and generosity of God.…

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Love God, Love Neighbour 42:36

منذ 20 weeks42:36

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One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” - Mark 12:28-31 Loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength means dedicating every aspect of our being to Him. Jesus, when asked about the greatest commandment, quoted the Shema from Deuteronomy, emphasizing that love for God must be complete and all-encompassing. The heart represents our affections and desires, meaning our love for God should be supreme, guiding our emotions and priorities. The soul reflects our identity and spiritual devotion, calling us to surrender fully to God and live with an eternal perspective. The mind engages with truth and understanding, encouraging us to seek wisdom, wrestle with faith, and grow in discernment. Finally, our strength signifies our actions—how we serve, obey, and reflect God’s love in our daily lives. True love for God is not passive; it requires intentionality in worship, study, and service. Loving God naturally leads to loving others, as emphasized in the second greatest commandment: to love our neighbors as ourselves. Our faith is demonstrated in how we treat people, reflecting God’s love through kindness, forgiveness, and service. C.S. Lewis noted that acting in love often leads to genuine love, reinforcing that love is not just a feeling but a practice. To deepen our love for God, we must regularly reflect on whether we are devoting our whole being to Him—heart, soul, mind, and strength. This commitment transforms our relationships and daily actions, making our lives a testament to God’s love. As we grow in love for Him, we become better equipped to love others, fulfilling His greatest commandments.…

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Give to God what is God's 31:12

منذ 21 weeks31:12

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Later the leaders sent some Pharisees and supporters of Herod to trap Jesus into saying something for which he could be arrested. “Teacher,” they said, “we know how honest you are. You are impartial and don’t play favorites. You teach the way of God truthfully. Now tell us—is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them, or shouldn’t we?” Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, “Why are you trying to trap me? Show me a Roman coin, and I’ll tell you.” When they handed it to him, he asked, “Whose picture and title are stamped on it?” “Caesar’s,” they replied. “Well, then,” Jesus said, “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.” His reply completely amazed them. - Mark 12:13-17 Give back to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's is a subtle but pointed way of implying Caesar wasn't Lord, Jesus was. Caesar had real power, he oversaw an amazing economic system that was greater than anything else in the world for hundreds perhaps a 1000 years afterwards. The denarius was a symbol of that system and the Jews and the Christians afterwards who lived in the empire were expected to participate by the rules of the system that Caesar set. Give back to Caesar what is Caesar's But the Jews knew that God was the creator and sustainer of the universe. Everything belongs to God, so that anything that Caesar had, must only be Ceasar's in a secondary sense. Give to God what is God's. We owe all to God. We regularly miss an important factor here. We think "Jesus is Lord" is just a private religious statement. But in those times there was no distinction between politics and religion. To say Jesus is Lord is just as unambiguously a political statement as saying "Keir Starmer is our Prime Minister". Without really thinking about it, how often do we descend into the de facto position that because the kingdom of God doesn't have the equivalent of HMRC the second half of these words don't apply anymore. "Give to God what is God's" applies to every single tiny facet of life with no exceptions. Do we make the mistake to think that what we have is ours and not God's? We have to stop and force ourselves to ask what am I holding onto and insisting this is mine! What thing? What role? What right to do something? What segment of time do we say this is mine? When all the while these things are gifts from our Father in heaven who freely gives.…

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Stewards not Kings 32:07

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Jesus then began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect from them some of the fruit of the vineyard. But they seized him, beat him and sent him away empty-handed. Then he sent another servant to them; they struck this man on the head and treated him shamefully. He sent still another, and that one they killed. He sent many others; some of them they beat, others they killed. “He had one left to send, a son, whom he loved. He sent him last of all, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’ “But the tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’ So they took him and killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard. “What then will the owner of the vineyard do? - Mark 12:1-9 In the Bible, the image of a vineyard represents Israel (see Isaiah 5). This parable of Jesus, then, is not difficult to grasp—it’s a direct and scathing indictment of Israel’s leaders. They are not the righteous shepherds of God’s people but stand in line with those before them who rejected God’s prophets, treating Israel as their own personal domain (recall Jesus’ actions in the Temple). As one commentator puts it: Jesus has already told his disciples that he will be killed by Israel’s leaders. Now, he tells Israel’s leaders that they are going to kill him. But a parable like this should never be kept at arm’s length. I’ve heard it said that parables often behave like boomerangs—launch them high, fast, and far away, and before you know it, they’ve turned back towards you. The vineyard represents Israel, but it also evokes another garden and another set of tenants. "The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it" (Genesis 2:15). Adam and Eve failed in this task, distracted and tempted away from this calling. And so the boomerang heads towards us. Each of us has something - our lives, if nothing more. These things are given to us by God, not for our satisfaction but for the glory of God. So what are you stewarding? How's that going?…

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