Summer Series: “Moral Teachings of Jesus” Schedule & Zoom Link
In 2024, Christian ethicist, David P. Gushee wrote a book titled: The Moral Teachings of Jesus, Radical Instruction in the Will of God. At the Festival of Homiletics, Pastor Beth attended a workshop and a lecture led by Gushee on his book, and was inspired to bring it back to the New Journey community.
This book will form the basis of a summer series in which our community will consider 11 moral teachings of Jesus. Beginning Wednesday, June 18 at 5:30 pm by Zoom, members and friends of NJLC will gather around select teachings for discussion, deliberation, spiritual challenge and comfort.
The goal of this study is to return to the teachings of Jesus as the source of our knowledge and understanding about our moral values, principles, and actions as we navigate polarization in our relationships and communities. We might be corrected through this study. Certainly, we will be challenged and humbled. As people who follow Jesus, we hope a return to his teachings will guide our embodiment of his teachings through action and interaction and draw connections between his teachings and the practical situations, contexts, and events of our lives and world.
Click here to access the Zoom link.
If you are interested in purchasing Gushee’s book, you can find hard copies and e-versions online through Amazon, Cokesbury, and other online retailers. Below is the discussion schedule:
Moral Teachings of Jesus Group Discussion Schedule
June 18: “True Greatness.” Mark 9:33-37, 10:35-45
June 25: “Marriage, Divorce, Children.” Mark 10:1-16
July 2: “Rich Man Seeks Salvation.” Mark 10:17-31
July 9: “Loving Enemies.” Matthew 5:38-48 (substitute facilitator needed)
July 16 :“Judge Not.” Matthew 7:1-5, Luke 6:37-42
July 23: “Whom to Fear.” Matthew 10:26-33
July 30: “Humility and Exaltation” Luke 14:7-14
August 6: “ Lazarus and the Indifferent Rich Man.” Luke 16:19-31
August 13: “The Woman Who Demands Justice” Luke 18:1-8
August 20: “Love One Another” John 13:31-35, John 15:12-17
August 27: “May They All Be One” John 17:20-24