Jesus' Greatest Hits: Building a Fence (Matthew 5:33-48)

If it seems like Jesus is changing the rules of the game, maybe he is changing the game altogether. With great love for the Torah and an awareness of the tricky situation of being a Jewish person in Rome, Jesus considers what it means to follow God whole-heartedly. What if deviating from the script of empire and religion offers a new way of being? This summer we’re hunkering down in the most iconic sermon of all time: Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. It’s his longest sustained exploration of the upside down kingdom of God, and while it’s only three chapters, it is filled to the brim with gospel imagination. Is the salt and light metaphor tired or inspired? Is Jesus just nit-picking with some of these laws or is he on to something? Whether you’re traveling this summer or finding ways to staycation at home, join us on this journey to the Mount. Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristianchurch.org. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).