EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 20 MIN
Whose Peace? (Matthew 10:32-42) - Remi Shores
from Bethel Community Sermons · host Bethel Community San Leandro
Guest preacher, Rev. Remi Shores, reflects on Matthew 10:32-42 and the Jesus following-movement as a queer and disruptive presence to the peace of Rome. Through tender storytelling and insightful cultural and scriptural exposition, they remind us that the Jesus following-movement was a queer and disruptive presence to the peace of Rome, and that the peace of Jesus does not always make our life more safe, but instead brings a sword.How might we faithfully choose to welcome all our queer kin- even when it's costly- knowing that to welcome them is to welcome the very presence of Jesus into our lives?
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Guest preacher, Rev. Remi Shores, reflects on Matthew 10:32-42 and the Jesus following-movement as a queer and disruptive presence to the peace of Rome. Through tender storytelling and insightful cultural and scriptural exposition, they remind us that the Jesus following-movement was a queer and disruptive presence to the peace of Rome, and that the peace of Jesus does not always make our life more safe, but instead brings a sword.How might we faithfully choose to welcome all our queer kin- even when it's costly- knowing that to welcome them is to welcome the very presence of Jesus into our lives?
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