331: April 28; May 5; Insiders and Outsiders (New Testament Weeks 17-18)
In these chapters we have shepherds going to rescue the lost sheep, and a Priest and Levite who avoid the potentially dead man. In John, Jesus declares himself the water of life, the light of the world, and the Good Shepherd. Taken together, Jesus’ teachings challenge our insider/outsider tribal thinking.
Class Reading: Matthew 18; Luke 10 (April 28) John 7-10 (May 5)