There are some things in life that we consciously or unconsciously just know. It’s clear to us that the world works in certain ways, that certain actions produce certain results. This learning can be helpful or unhelpful…
Helpful: If I eat gluten, my stomach hurts. So, I will not eat gluten.
Unhelpful: If I throw a fit, I will get my own way. So, I will throw a fit. (This is the mind of a three-year-old that is so challenging!)
As we get older, though, and gain some wisdom, we start to realize that what we took for granted as being universally true may not be true at all. We understand that we must challenge our assumptions and allow them to be reshaped if we discover that we’re wrong. This could apply to anything from the best way to make chocolate chip cookies to the existence of God.
Our new series is called Learn / Unlearn for this very reason. As we study scripture, we find that there is a lot to learn. It is endlessly rich in what it teaches us. And, our hearts also have to be humble enough to allow the Spirit to “unlearn” some things as well. The Bible challenges our worldview, our behaviours, our assumptions, and our values. It doesn’t take its cues from the culture; it presents an entirely different culture of the Kingdom.
We’ll be working our way through Matthew 5:1-12 over the coming weeks, famously called “The Beatitudes.” They are the opening statements of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, His declaration that things are different in His kingdom. What we assume we know about how the world works likely needs to be “unlearned,” and something far better is being taught.
I invite you to come ready to both learn and unlearn on Sunday as we dive into who Jesus says is blessed!
See you then,
Pastor Tracy
THIS SUNDAY
SUNDAY, February 8 @ 10am
LEARN / UNLEARN
About Poverty
Tracy Dunham
Join us for our IN-PERSON SERVICES OR
LIVESTREAM on Sunday!
10:00 - Live Service & Kids Church (+Church Online)