Formation

steve ellis
Jul 30, 2022
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Updated: Aug 1, 2022

Growing and maturing in the Lord is not all about us. At times, we approach growing in the Lord like we approach other goals. When we do so, we have a tendency to focus on our abilities, discipline, and strengths. Often, like with other goals, we become discouraged, overwhelmed, and frustrated. Christian growth requires a different approach.

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317: Greater Righteousness

Jesus sits down on a mountain, surrounded by a growing crowd of disciples. This isn’t just a picturesque backdrop—this is intentional. It echoes the story of Moses receiving the Law on Mount Sinai. But Jesus isn’t receiving Torah—he’s teaching it. Not just repeating it, but showing what it was always meant to be.

316: Salt, Light, and a City

Jesus doesn’t begin the Sermon on the Mount with commands—He begins with identity. “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” These aren’t tasks to perform, but deep truths to live from.