Understanding the Bible's Story
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“Instead of looking through our 2021 lens, we need to let Paul speak to us through his own lens. He sees the sprawl of an empire, but his task is to preach an alternate foundation: Jesus. Paul represents Jesus who stands completely outside of the legal and economic systems of Rome. Jesus is Lord, Caesar is not.”
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“We must look at our own social power and see where the world desires to create animosity within the body of Christ: politics, wealth, and status (to name a few) all seek to deceive and devour us. Only through non-hierarchical, self-giving in community do we reflect Christ at the Lord’s Supper.“
“Christian leaders are held responsible for uplifting those without power and challenging those with power to use it differently. Transformation for the vulnerable requires us to be self-aware and see what power we wield. “
Heather L Hart