Mar 6, 2016
Matthew 5:38-48
"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor
and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray
for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father
who is in heaven."
We think that it is fitting during
our Taboo series and during Lent to have diverse and constructive
conversation about violence. As we all know Jesus was tortured and
executed at the wishes and by the hands of the angry mob. No matter
what century the church has lived through there has always been a
division of belief in how we are to live in a violent world. Each
of these divisions argues their case from scripture. There are
however, unquestionable theological implications for all of us. 1.
Be peacemakers. 2. Love our enemy. 3. Act Justly. 4. Love Mercy.
Bear God's image in the world. 5. Follow Christ. How each of these
get lived out as disciples holds great significance. Join us as we
hold up the Cross of Christ as the greatest act of violence the
world has ever seen while at the same time the greatest act of
love.
Speaker: Dan Lemelin