Anabaptist/Mennonite Illustrations
Radical discipleship, pacifism, believer's baptism.
Key question: “How does this call us to follow Jesus in daily life?”
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Stanley Hauerwas on Following the Way - Anabaptist (John 14:6)
"Jesus says 'I am the WAY'—not 'I am the correct doctrine.' The way is walked, not merely affirmed. To claim Christ as the way is to follow His path of enemy love, nonviolence, and community. The way
John Howard Yoder on Nonviolent Confidence - Anabaptist (Deuteronomy 31:8)
"God goes before—we need not fight with violence; He fights for us. God is with—we need not fear the powerful; His presence protects. The community that trusts this promise can lay down weapons and wa
Stanley Hauerwas on Visible Holy Nation - Anabaptist (1 Peter 2:9)
"A holy nation—visible, distinct, alternative. Not individuals scattered but a people formed. The church IS the nation, the holy polis, the royal community. Our identity is communal: together we are p
Stanley Hauerwas on Work in Community - Anabaptist (Colossians 3:23-24)
"Work 'as unto the Lord' means work that serves the community, not just individual gain. The church forms workers who value service over success, community over competition. Whatever you do, do it for
Stanley Hauerwas on Community and Care - Anabaptist (Matthew 6:25-27)
"'Do not worry' is addressed to a community—we bear one another's burdens. The birds are fed; but we feed each other. Worry decreases as community increases. Together we practice trust, share resource
Scriptural Insight: Political Division & Unity - Reflection
This theological reflection explores the challenges and opportunities presented by Political Division and Unity in contemporary society, drawing on the wisdom of Romans 12:2. It encourages individuals to examine their attitudes and actions, urging them to embody their faith with integrity and compassion amidst societal complexities.
Scriptural Insight: Social Media and Community - Commentary
The commentary explores the intersection of Social Media and Community through a progressive Christian lens, emphasizing the biblical call to justice, inclusion, and compassion as articulated in Micah 6:8. It encourages believers to reflect on their actions and attitudes, advocating for a faith that actively seeks to transform society with love and integrity.
Scriptural Insight: Social Media and Community - Reflection
This reflection highlights the relevance of Micah 6:8 in addressing contemporary challenges and opportunities within Social Media and community for progressive Christians. It emphasizes the importance of embodying love, justice, and inclusion in our faith practices to foster transformation in society.
Scriptural Insight: Youth Culture & Faith - Application
The content explores the intersection of Youth Culture and Faith, emphasizing the relevance of Romans 12:2 in navigating contemporary challenges. It encourages individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, promoting a faith lived with integrity and compassion in a rapidly changing world.
Applying Easter - Teaching Material
The application points for Easter emphasize the importance of personal reflection on scripture, community involvement, and prayerful action. By engaging with others and supporting positive initiatives, individuals can contribute to both personal and communal transformation during this significant season.
Practical Steps for Sloth - Contemporary Example
The content emphasizes the importance of addressing Sloth through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayer. It encourages individuals to take small, faithful actions that can lead to broader community transformation and spiritual growth.
Real-World A Better Political Imagination - Contemporary Example
The content emphasizes the importance of integrating faith into political engagement by reflecting on Luke 4:18-19. It encourages individuals to take actionable steps within their communities, engage in prayer, and support organizations that promote justice, highlighting that these efforts can lead to broader community transformation and align with God's vision for justice and peace.
Practical Environmental Justice - Contemporary Example
The content emphasizes the importance of integrating faith with environmental justice through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to take small, meaningful steps that can lead to significant positive impacts on the environment and foster deeper conversations about faith and responsibility.
God's View on Technology & Human Connection - Application
The biblical insight emphasizes the relevance of Micah 6:8 in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by Technology and Human Connection in contemporary society. It encourages individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, urging them to embody their faith with integrity and compassion amidst the complexities of modern life.
What Scripture Says About Digital Addiction & Freedom - Commentary
This biblical commentary explores the intersection of Digital Addiction and Freedom through the lens of Galatians 3:28, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of faith in contemporary society. It challenges individuals to reflect on their attitudes towards digital engagement and encourages living out one's faith with integrity and compassion.
God's View on Online Church & Community - Application
The content emphasizes the relevance of biblical wisdom, particularly from Proverbs 3:5-6, in navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by Online Church and Community. It encourages individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, urging them to embody their faith with integrity and compassion in a rapidly changing world.
Biblical Foundation for Spirituality - Application
The content emphasizes the relevance of Psalm 23 in addressing the complexities of spirituality in contemporary society. It encourages individuals to engage with their faith authentically and compassionately, highlighting the importance of biblical wisdom in navigating modern challenges.
Biblical Truth About Immigration and Welcome - Commentary
This biblical commentary emphasizes the importance of a progressive Christian approach to immigration and welcome, rooted in the themes of love, justice, and inclusion found in Scripture. It challenges individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, advocating for a faith that actively promotes compassion and community transformation in the face of contemporary challenges.
What Scripture Says About Grace - Commentary
This biblical commentary explores the concept of Grace as presented in Ephesians 2:8-9, emphasizing its relevance in today's complex world. It encourages believers to reflect on their attitudes towards Grace and to embody their faith with integrity and compassion, highlighting the essential nature of biblical wisdom in navigating modern challenges.
Biblical Wisdom for Comfort - Reflection
The reflection emphasizes the importance of Comfort as both a challenge and an opportunity for people of faith, rooted in the wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6. It encourages a deeper understanding of how God's truth can guide us through the complexities of modern life, urging believers to embody integrity and compassion in their daily actions.
Applying Easter - Contemporary Example
The content emphasizes the importance of personal reflection and community engagement in relation to Easter, encouraging individuals to consider how Psalm 23 can influence their approach. It highlights the significance of prayerful action and resource sharing as means to foster both personal and communal transformation during this season.
Practical Idolatry - Illustration
The content emphasizes the importance of addressing idolatry through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to take small steps that can lead to significant community transformation, highlighting the interconnectedness of personal faith and communal impact.
Real-World Enemy Love - Contemporary Example
The content emphasizes the importance of practicing Enemy Love through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to consider their role in promoting justice and transformation within their communities, highlighting that small acts of faithfulness can lead to significant change.
On This Day: The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom takes over the judicial functions of the... (2009)
On October 1, 2009: The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom takes over the judicial functions of the House of Lords. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead