WWJDreally: Recent Episodes
WWJD really?
What would Jesus do? That question used to guide exceedingly moralistic behaviour for me, but it’s come to mean something much different in my 40’s. I think it’s the best question for Jesus people to ask, and I think the answer would often surprise us. Let’s discover some new perspectives together.
What does Jesus have to say to his accusers when he’s told that he and his disciples are breaking the 4th commandment? What do the examples he cites mean to the Pharisees and to us, for that matter? Does Jesus ever ACTUALLY rest?
In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus is accused of breaking the law on the Sabbath. He has some words for the Pharisees who are out to get him, but to understand the importance of what he says, we’re going to set the stage by looking at the 4th commandment and what it means for Jewish people today just as in Jesus’ day.
Knowing how Jesus chooses to connect with those on the margins, how are we invited to respond? What, if anything, might be holding us back from adopting Jesus' way? How can we overcome those challenges in order to live out Jesus' example?
What does it mean for Jesus to connect with Zacchaeus and the Samaritan Woman? What can we learn from his approach and the things he reveals about himself through these conversations?
Today we explore the circumstances that led to Zacchaeus and the Samaritan Woman finding themselves on the outside of their respective communities. Do these stories ring true for anyone in today's world? What is Jesus up to as he chooses to engage with these specific people?
Today we begin exploring how Jesus engages the marginalized people he encounters. Using Luke 19 and John 4, we'll look at the stories of two individuals who are displaced from the centre of privelege and set the stage for a discussion about how Jesus chooses to relate to them.
A little bit of host Paul Jensen’s story, along with what has inspired this podcast and what his hopes are for it.