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Jesus condemns showy religion and calls for his disciples to care for the poor and marginalized.

The end destination of the journey of discipleship is to become a person of love, but how does that actually happen? Not thorough our thinking, but through our habits and relationships.

The temple is a critical piece of Jesus' ministry and teaching in his last week. We explore the significance and theology of the temple and how Jesus transforms the true meaning of the temple.

Jesus identifies two fundamental assumptions you have to hold in order to experience him and his resurrection.

This teaching was originally given as part of our Practice of Peacemaking series in the Fall of 2024, but we are reposting it as part of our Gospel of Mark series. Jesus challenges political idolatry and confronts the injustice that occurs when we miss the image of God in everyone, include our political opponents.

Jesus understands himself to be the culmination of the ministry of the Old Testament prophets who called out idolatry and injustice in the culture.

We look for religious or sacred spaces to meet with God, but those places also point out our separation from God. Jesus offers something far better than a temple to connect with God.

Jesus subverts the political and nationalistic expectations of the Messiah as a humble, sacrificial servant.

The goal of prayer is communion with God. Through the example of one man's prayer, we learn how to communicate with God in a way that pleases him.

Jesus explains his purpose in his own words, inviting us to see greatness now in power but in service. This teaching was given as part of Wingfoot Church's Christmas Eve gathering.

How our attachments to the satisfaction, security, and sense of self that money and status bring us can prevent us from truly trusting and following Jesus.

How our relationship with our parents shapes our relational approach to God, and how Jesus offers us a safe, secure attachment with him.

Jesus teaches on the meaning and significance of marriage and the weight of divorce and reconciliation.

The way of Jesus challenges our comparison and competition attitude toward one another, instead inviting us to rest in the secure love of God and to serve and give freely.

Prayer brings our attention to God who is able to work in our lives and give us strength when we struggle.

Jesus' transfiguration shows us his overwhelming glory and gives us a glimpse at the future that's in store for those who place their trust in him.

The cross of Jesus is the shape of our spiritual formation. The question is whether we will take up Jesus' way or continue on our own.

Leaven is a picture of adding something small that corrupts the whole thing. Jesus warned against adding small old beliefs and ways of living to his way, instead inviting us to leave our old ways behind and trust him to satisfy our souls.

In the seeming offense of Jesus' response to a desperate woman, we discover the secret of access to the goodness and grace of God: not our goodness nor our identity, but only our need grants us a seat at the table of grace.

We have a sense that there's something wrong with us, and look either to clean up the outside of ourselves or embrace our inner self. But Jesus questions both of these solutions, inviting us instead to look outside of ourselves completely to find peace and goodness.

Struggle is a part of life and a part of our journey of discipleship in the way of Jesus. What happens in us when we struggle, and what Jesus does in the midst of our struggle, is what matters most.

The way of Jesus invites us into both work and rest, trusting Jesus' ability to provide our daily bread.

The way of power and privilege tells us that life should get easier as we get more powerful; the way of Jesus tells us we should expect suffering as the place where we experiece God's greatest power.

Pastor Jon responds to questions we received during our series on The Practice of Peacemaking, along with a few responses from Pastor Duane Crabbs about peacemaking, nonviolence, politics, and justice. To learn more about The Practice of Peacemaking, visit www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.

Jesus challenges political idolatry and confronts the injustice that occurs when we miss the image of God in everyone, include our political opponents. This teaching is part of a series on The Practice of Peacemaking, one of six practices in our community rule of life. Learn more, download practice guides, and get recommended readings and resources at www.wingfootchurch.com/peacemaking.