Christ Cures The Centurions Servant – 19th Century Stained Glass, Lincoln Cathedral, Lincolnshire – England
The best way to dismiss, judge or marginalize someone is to put them into a category whether defined by race, ethnicity, gender, income or whatever, we find excuses to withhold love.
At the Gathering Church this Sunday we will look at how Jesus was astonished by a person who stepped out of his category to ask for help from Jesus.
This month we are looking at Highlights: Moments That Amazed Jesus.
I encourage you to read through one of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) in June to get in touch with the life of Jesus.
In Matthew 8:5-13 we are surprised to see a Roman step towards Jesus and demonstrate amazing faith.
Jesus was moved by it, excited.
How does an unlikely suspect become a model for us?
Are there unlikely suspects in our lives who want to ‘come to the table’?
This Sunday, let’s learn what Jesus learned.
-Mark