Ep.138 - Contrast and Comparisons: The Gospel of ‘Me’ or ‘We’ w/ Lisa Sharon Harper

Click here to text us your thoughts and questions!Despite the great value of individual quiet times, singular Bible reading plans, and personal commitments to church ministries; the great danger prevails that as Christians we are in danger of increasingly privatising our faith. Could it be that we are losing the edge to look outward towards the other as we become ever more preoccupied with looking inward toward ourselves?The gospel has always historically been a gospel of the “we” as opposed to simply the “me“. The term “one another”, that so closely identifies the kernel of Kingdom understanding, is repeated over 30 times throughout the New Testament. The gospel did not simply come to save us, but to move us. To move us beyond simply my health, my joy, my spiritual life, and my Church position; to a servant like mentality of being bread, light, and salt to those in our lives and our world.This week the curious team are joined by activist, speaker, writer and podcaster Lisa Sharon Harper whose book, “A Very Good Gospel”, makes a strong and biblical appeal for Christians to live with a wider focus and deeper perspective toward the other. Lisa has for many years advocated a gospel of the “we”, emphasising the great biblical, overarching understanding of creational, relational, and spiritual shalom. Join the team this week as Lisa both inspires and challenges us to become God’s shalom to a needy world Further ReadingHere’s a bit of homework for you….check out Lisa’s website…https://lisasharonharper.comWhat we’re reading?As a feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve been browsing and reading as part of this series. So here goes….here’s Lisa’s book;Lisa Sharon Harper — A Very Good GospelSend your questions or thoughts to: [email protected] us on Instagram @theologyforthecuriousFind us on TikTok: @theologyforthecurious