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As Jesus and his disciples strolled along the streets of Jerusalem, they observed ways that the Jews in the Roman-dominated city were violating laws expressed in the Torah. In this series of lessons we have considered Jesus’ response to major violations dealing with murder, adultery

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Distinct in my relationships (2-14-16 BSFL)

February 5, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

In this lesson series, distinct means “living above the norm.” When Jesus teaches about sexual purity in his lifetime, he was challenging his listeners to live above two lifestyles.

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God’s chosen fast (2-14-16 Formations)

February 5, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

When I was a kid the only time I heard the word “fast” was from Catholic friends sometime around Easter. They talked about giving up chocolate or movies until after Easter. Made no sense to me! But Isaiah’s words are faith underlined, in capital letters,

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Sing, barren woman (2-7-16 Formations)

January 29, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

Reading the prophets from Israel’s most volatile and tragic period of history uncomfortably reminds me of our tumultuous world. Our world resembles the eighth century BC when Judah and Israel were on the brink of collapse and exile.

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Distinct in my approach to conflict (2-7-16 BSFL)

January 29, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

Road rage. Workplace hostility. Conflict management. These are phrases that have entered our common language. While some people run from anger and conflict, others seem to embrace it. In our study today, we don’t need to hide from conflict, but we can appropriately and carefully

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Distinct in my influence (1-31-16 BSFL)

January 22, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

In my church, when a candidate is baptized, the pastor has the candidate remain in the water after immersion for further instructions. He places a pinch of salt on the candidate’s lips and encourages the new member to become salt in the world to create

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Blow the trumpet in Zion (1-31-16 Formations)

January 22, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

What do you expect from God? The answer to that question depends on how you see God.

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The sermon in Nazareth (1-24-16 Formations)

January 15, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

Luke meticulously lays the foundation that Jesus is God’s promised Messiah, pointing to an angelic revelation to both Mary and Zechariah, the heavenly hosts revealing to lowly shepherds that this “promised one” is born in a humble animal shed in Bethlehem, the startling affirmation of

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Distinct in my character (1-24-16 BSFL)

January 15, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

Our text for today’s lesson focuses on what are called the Beatitudes of Jesus. Each beatitude begins with the translation of the Greek word makarioi for blessed. It has the meaning of “happiness” and describes what Jesus intends for those who become disciples of his

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The miracle in Cana (1-17-16 Formations)

January 8, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

Written roughly 70 years after the crucifixion, John approaches the story of Jesus unlike Matthew, Mark or Luke. John does not deal with the genealogy, birth, baptism, temptation or ascension of Jesus. John does not report Jesus’ parables, but carefully follows a theme of Jesus’

169. Grace Ji-Sun Kim on When God Became White

Grace Ji-Sun Kim, a professor of theology at Earlham School of Religion, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about her new book When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity. She also discusses issues of racism, patriarchy, and Christian Nationalism. She previously appeared on episode 145. She writes a Substack newsletter and…
168. Drew Strait on Strange Worship

Drew Strait, a New Testament professor at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book Strange Worship: Six Steps for Challenging Christian Nationalism. He also discusses issues of strategic nonviolence, empathy, and suspicion of state power. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that…
167. Bekah McNeel on This is Going to Hurt

Journalist and author Bekah McNeel talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about her new book This Is Going to Hurt: Following Jesus in a Divided America. She also discusses addressing issues of immigration, education, and guns. She previously appeared on episode 70. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that…
166. Michael Austin on American Christian Nationalism

Michael Austin, a philosophy professor at Eastern Kentucky University and Bonhoeffer Senior Fellow of the Miller Center for Interreligious Learning and Leadership of Hebrew College, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book American Christian Nationalism: Neither American nor Christian. He also discusses American values, teachings of Jesus, and the co-option of Dietrich…

Distinct in my reaction (2-21-16 BSFL)

Distinct in my relationships (2-14-16 BSFL)

God’s chosen fast (2-14-16 Formations)

Sing, barren woman (2-7-16 Formations)

Distinct in my approach to conflict (2-7-16 BSFL)

Distinct in my influence (1-31-16 BSFL)

Blow the trumpet in Zion (1-31-16 Formations)

The sermon in Nazareth (1-24-16 Formations)

Distinct in my character (1-24-16 BSFL)

The miracle in Cana (1-17-16 Formations)

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