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The Authentic Leader

Purpose To discover and experience Jesus Christ in our midst To cultivate mutually encouraging relationships To participate in God’s mission to the world Opening Prayer Responsive Prayer — Psalm 34 I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.  My soul makes its boast in the Lord; Let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt his name together! Summary We are in a new sermon series called Power in Weakness, and over the next few months, we will study Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians. The 19th century theologian Charles Hodge said of 2 Corinthians, “More than any other of Paul’s epistles, [this letter] bears the impress of the strong feelings under the influence of which it was written.” It is also described as the most personal, painful, and passionate of all of the Apostle’s letters. Paul is responding to “a painful visit” he had previously at Corinth (2 Cor 2:1), and while this letter has numerous purposes — such as rehearsing his previous visits and letters (2 Cor 7:8) and fundraising (2 Cor 8-9) — the main occasion for the writing of 2 Corinthians is Paul defending his ministry and apostolic authority. The immediate issue in our passage is Paul’s change of travel plans. In 1 Corinthians 16:5–7, Paul had promised to visit Corinth after passing through Macedonia. But his first visit was so painful that he chose not to return as soon as expected, fearing that another visit would only deepen the conflict. Instead, he sent Titus from Ephesus with a letter, perhaps the “severe letter” mentioned in 2 Corinthians 2:3–9. This left some Corinthians questioning Paul’s reliability. They accused him of being fickle, of saying “yes” and “no” at the same time, and of serving his own interests “according to the flesh.” In this context of broken expectations and strained trust, Paul points them away from himself and toward the unwavering faithfulness of God. Paul insists that his change of travel plans must not be read as duplicity or self-interest, for his ministry is not “according to the flesh” but instead rooted in the unwavering faithfulness of God (verse 17). With God there is no fickleness (Numbers 23:19); his word is not “yes and no,” but always “yes” in Christ. Every divine promise finds its fulfillment in Christ, for he is the guarantor of God’s covenant promises (Hebrews 7:22).  The Holy Spirit is given to all believers as a seal (literally, “purchased as a down payment”) guaranteeing our full inheritance (Ephesians 1:13–14). This sealing means that God unites us to Christ by faith (Westminster Shorter Catechism [WSC] 29–30), applies his redemption with certainty, and assures us that he will finish what he has begun (Philippians 1:6). The Spirit’s seal: 1) confirms that we belong to Christ; 2) strengthens us to stand firm, not in our own power but in God’s work within us; and 3) gives us a foretaste of salvation now while pointing us to the eternal enjoyment of God that is promised to all those who are called (Romans 8:29–30; WSC 31). The God who establishes, anoints, and seals with the Spirit is the same God who has accomplished his “yes” in Christ so that our “Amen” — our work in him — rests on him and not us, and serves his glory and not ours (verses 20–22). The Christian life and ministry echo God’s faithfulness by rooting all words and works in Christ, where there can be no fickleness — only faithfulness confirmed by the Spirit and directed wholly to the glory of God. Discussion Questions 1. Looking at the Bible From the passage, share with the group some key phrases or ideas that stood out to you. 2. Looking at Jesus At Central we believe that all of Scripture points to Jesus. In other words, Jesus is the theological center of the Bible. Every passage not only points to Jesus, but the grand narrative of the Bible also finds its fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus. Look at verses 21–22. How does the sealing of the Spirit function in the Christian life? In other words, how does the Spirit’s seal serve as a deposit guaranteeing our full inheritance (Ephesians 1:13–14) and also help us stand firm in Christ? 3. Looking at Our Hearts Jesus gives a similar instruction in Matthew 5:37: “Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No’” (see also James 5:12). Why do Jesus, Paul, and James limit our responses? (What are they guarding us from?) When we swear, exaggerate, or lie, what’s going on in our hearts?  4. Looking at Our World Paul, as their minister, could have “lord[ed] it over” their faith (verse 24). In his previous letter to the Corinthians, Paul explains how he chose not to use any of his apostolic rights to demand provision (1 Corinthians 9:14–18). Jesus uses the same words, saying that the Gentile rulers “lord it over” those under them (Matthew 20:25). What do you think “lord it over” means? Do you ever find yourself inclined to misuse your position of power over those God has placed under your care? Or do you allow those in positions of authority to misuse or abuse their power? What should our response be to these questions if employing the biblical model of servant leadership? Prayer Pray for each other: Share any prayer requests you have. The theme of this week’s passage is “faithfulness and integrity in ministry.” Pray for Central, with the addition of new staff and ministries, that the church would be a faithful witness of God’s grace in the city, and that all the staff and ministries would be centered on the gospel and focused on God’s glory. Pray for the pastors throughout this country, that they would be faithful in their ministry, not giving in to distractions or temptations but faithfully serving God’s flock that has been entrusted to them. Pray for the ministers’ families as well, that God would protect and provide for them. Pray for churches around the world, that they would be salt and light to their communities. Pray for the persecuted churches, that they would also be faithful even to the end. Pray that they would be filled with God’s supernatural strength and peace, and that God would swiftly deliver them.

September 14, 2025 | Read

The Wounded Healer

The Apostle Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians reveals not only his deepest struggles but also the central truth that God’s power is made perfect in weakness. In a world where the church’s credibility is often questioned, Paul offers a radically different vision of leadership—one marked by authenticity, humility, and shared vulnerability. Through suffering, we discover God’s comfort and are called to become “wounded healers” who bring hope to others. Watch this sermon as Jason Harris unpacks how Paul’s message speaks powerfully into our own credibility crisis and shows us the transformative power of the gospel in the midst of suffering.

September 7, 2025 | Watch

Introduction to Community Groups

Please open in prayer Responsive Prayer — Psalm 73 Nevertheless, I am continually with you; You hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, And afterward you will receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Introduction Welcome to the first Community Group meeting! We have provided an excerpt from the CG manual explaining what Central community groups are and our heart for them. Study and Discussion Questions Community Group Vision Statement We come together as a community:  To discover and experience Jesus Christ in our midst, To cultivate mutually-encouraging relationships centered on Jesus, and  To participate in God’s mission to the world. Purpose of a Community Group At Central, the main way in which we practice community is through our Community Groups. While some churches may have small groups, we aim to be a church that is small groups. While we incorporate community in all areas of our church, throughout our various ministries and programming, Community Groups should be one of the primary ways in which we are connecting to one another in authentic relationships and participating in God’s mission in the world. The purpose of Central’s Community Groups is to: Provide an opportunity for people with different backgrounds and perspectives to build relationships, Study the Scriptures together, Pray with and for one another, and Experience the transforming power of the gospel so that they might become more like Christ and participate in God’s mission in the world. For all these reasons, we hope that everyone will be involved in a Community Group! Each Community Group is a gathering of (ideally) 10 to 15 people who meet in individual apartments throughout the city during the week. All groups are led by trained lay-leaders from the congregation who are given continued oversight and support from Central’s pastors and staff. Each group is committed to multiplying so that more people can experience meaningful community and become active members in the life and mission of the church. To that end, each group is dedicated to encouraging new leaders to identify and use their gifts to serve our church and the world. Each Community Group should incorporate the three essential dimensions of Christian community. The Community Group moves “Up” in worship of God, “In” to fellowship with other believers, and “Out” in mission to the world around us. Our Community Groups serve as the nervous system of the church. In them, the gospel is used to motivate people toward a richer relationship with God. In them, the gospel is used as a balm to apply to the wounds we incur in life. In them, the gospel is used to call and motivate people into the service of God’s kingdom. In response to God’s grace, people are urged to develop lives of moral beauty, integrity and other-centeredness and to discover and use their gifts to carry out ministry both within the congregation and to the world. Defining the “Win” To determine whether a Community Group is functioning well, it is necessary to define the “win.” What should we seek to foster and cultivate within our groups? How would we know whether a group is thriving? In response, this is what we should see happening in a healthy group. 1. We Should See People Discovering and Experiencing Christianity Community Groups are an ideal setting for people to come to know Jesus and experience his presence. At the beginning of every meeting, leaders should reiterate that no background knowledge of the Bible or experience with Christianity is necessary. Our expectation is that people who are not yet Christians will be invited to participate in a group on a regular basis. Our Community Groups should provide a place where people may read the Bible or pray with others for the very first time in their lives.  Though many New Yorkers are familiar with the basic tenets of Christianity, fewer and fewer people seem to have grasped the true message of the gospel. Many have dismissed Christianity without adequately comprehending it. Central’s Community Groups thus provide a context for people to consider the person of Jesus and explore his claims in a welcoming and open environment. Moreover, contemporary people (for better or worse) tend to be compelled by conversation rather than lecture, narrative rather than argument, experience rather than knowledge, process rather than decision, and relationship rather than anonymity. The format of a Community Group plays to these realities perhaps even better than Sunday worship services. In sum, Community Groups create a setting where individuals who are seeking truth can be invited and encouraged to enter into a relationship with Jesus. In addition, they serve as a place where we can remind one another of our call to share the gospel and pray for those with whom we are sharing the good news that God has reconciled himself to us in Jesus Christ. 2. We Should See People Sharing Christian Fellowship Meaningful fellowship is vital to the Christian life because following Jesus is far too difficult and counter-cultural to live out on our own. We need authentic relationships in order to work out the implications of the gospel in our lives. With that goal in mind, Community Groups create a context in which we can encourage, serve, instruct, correct, build up and love one another by sharing our lives, studying the Scriptures and serving together. The small size of Community Groups enables people to connect with one another and develop friendships based on intimacy, mutual support, practical love and genuine care. 3. We Should See People Growing in Faith and Serving the World People grow as they learn about their Christian faith, as they pray with and for one another and as they serve the city together. As a result, Community Groups enable people to discover who they are and use their gifts to build up the church and serve the world. Community Groups are a place where a vision for ministry and service are developed. Through these groups, we can provide the watching world with a glimpse of what the world might be like when Jesus renews all things. 4. We Should Expect it to be Messy Community Groups are, by their nature, messy because community is complicated. Each week as we gather in kitchens, living rooms, and common spaces, we are bringing our joys and sorrows, hopes and fears, gifts and quirks to one another. Oftentimes we will let our guard down and offer something honest about what we think, feel, and believe in front of others. While this is part of the point of Community Groups, it also means the community we create will be messy. This is not something you need to overcome or fix but rather a reality you need to bring to Jesus, so that we will all be transformed more and more into his likeness. It is in the complexity of Community Groups and the relationships we form that we will find the power and presence of Christ to forgive, restore, and renew us. That is a win. Discussion Questions From the reading What stands out to you? Is there anything that you found particularly interesting? Did this change your understanding/expectation of the Community Group? Previous CG Experience Have you been involved in a Community Group previously? What did you most like about it? What would you have changed? How did you become interested in this group? For the year ahead What values and vision do you have for your Community Group? How do you hope your CG will grow or look this year? What specific things could you commit to praying for together in the coming year? Prayer Pray for each other Share any prayer requests you have. Pray for Community Groups  Pray for all the Community Groups launching this week. Ask that the leaders would be strengthened and filled with God’s love, growing in deeper dependence on Him. Pray that each group would remain centered on the gospel, filled by the Spirit, and used by God for His kingdom and glory.

September 7, 2025 | Read

Is Christianity Escapist?

Christianity somewhat conveniently offers an unbelievable narrative that, if true, literally changes everything. Which raises the question: Is it possible that Christianity is simply wishful thinking — a framework generated by humans who were (and still are) looking to place their hope in a future that’s better than their reality?

April 18, 2025 | More...

Can We be Good Without God?

Throughout human history, both the religious and non-religious have exhibited the capacity for doing good works. But when we turn to the question of universal moral obligations of goodness, does atheism hold up? Without a belief in God, there is a ceiling to how far goodness can reach.

September 30, 2024 | More...

Grace, Then Gratitude

For many of us, the thing that we fear the most is being insignificant. This is why we are so driven and ambitious—we think that we have to do everything we can to prove that we are significant and that our life counts for something. We scramble to find whatever meaning, value, and purpose this world alone can offer.  Although it is true that there is no good or fulfilling life without significance, through Jesus we are offered not only significance but grace. While we may be tempted to try and prove our worth to God or others, God relates to us not on the basis of merit, but on the basis of grace. Our life is simply a response to his love. Accepted First God showers his love upon us simply because he loves us—not because of what we have done, will do, or what potential he may or may not see within us. This is what gives us absolute and utter security. If we do not do anything to win God's love, there is nothing that we could ever do to lose it either. Furthermore, grace means there is nothing we could ever do to make God love us more, and there is nothing we could ever do to make God love us less. His love for us is immovable. This is the difference between Christianity and every other religion. Religion requires you to obey before you are accepted. But the message of Christianity is that you are accepted in and through Jesus Christ first, despite all your faults and failures, and therefore, you obey—not in order to try to win God's love or out of obligation, but out of gratitude for the love you have first been shown. Consider the Exodus story. God could have given his people the Ten Commandments while they were living in bondage in Egypt and required them to follow the law before he rescued them. But instead, he rescues his people first. It is only after he delivers them from their bondage that he then gives them the law in order to show them how to live their lives in response to his love.  It is not law, then grace. It is grace, then gratitude. Contra-Conditional Love Grace is the most powerful force in the world. And yet, at the very same time, it is the most difficult thing for us to accept because it is an affront to our pride and self-sufficiency. When we accept God’s grace, we acknowledge that we cannot save ourselves.  Years ago I had a conversation with a college student who told me, “I hate the very concept of grace because I want God to love me for me. I want God to love me for the things I do for him because then I know what I'm worth. Then I know that I'm valuable.” I tried to help her see that grace is far better. Consider the words of Victor Hugo who said, “The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved—loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.” God's love is not conditional or even unconditional. His love is contra-conditional. In Jesus Christ, he does not merely love us as we are. He loves us despite who we are and despite what we have done. That is why Pastor Jack Miller used to say, “Cheer up! You're worse than you think! But in Jesus Christ, you are more loved than you could ever imagine.” The House of David In 2 Samuel 7 we read that several decades after God raised David up to be the prince over Israel, David decides to build a house for the Lord. David is living in a luxurious house with paneled walls made out of fine cedar, and he realizes that by contrast, the Ark of the Covenant—the place where God said that he would dwell in the midst of his people—is being kept in a tent. It suddenly dawns on him that his housing is better than God’s! David, understandably, wants to do something for God by building him a permanent house.  But rather than allowing David to follow through with his plans, God responds by saying God is going to make a house for David, and David's son, in gratitude, will be the one who builds a house for the Lord. In 2 Samuel 7:16 God says, “Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever.” God makes this unconditional promise to David—not because of any merit on David's part but out of sheer grace. This is how God works with all of us. Like David, we might want to go out there and do something great for God as a way to prove our worth or win other’s respect and admiration. But God’s grace always precedes our work. He makes the first move and takes the initiative. His grace comes first.  If you continue reading through the Bible, you discover the house of David eventually comes crashing down. The kingdom is plagued by civil war, and eventually, the Babylonians conquer David's kingdom, setting fire to the temple that Solomon builds and carrying away the last kings in the line of David into exile. And yet centuries before, the prophet Isaiah promises that one day a child will be born who will establish and uphold the throne of David with justice and righteousness forever.  The promise made to David in 2 Samuel 7 points us forward to Christ, the true son of God, who knows God as Father. That is why Jesus is repeatedly referred to as the Son of David. When Jesus begins his public ministry, he proclaims: “the kingdom of God is at hand.” And when Jesus establishes the kingdom of God, he says that he will build a house for the Lord in the midst of his people, not in a temple made out of human hands. This means that the moment we put our faith in Jesus, we become a temple of the Holy Spirit. Building for the Kingdom After becoming a Christian, we might start talking about bringing the kingdom, building the kingdom, advancing the kingdom, expanding the kingdom. But “bringing the kingdom” is precisely the one thing that we cannot do. Only Jesus can do that.  Matthew 6:33 tells us we are called to “seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.” We are called to proclaim the good news of the kingdom, to testify to the kingdom, to inherit the kingdom. The kingdom is not something that we achieve through our own effort but rather something we receive as a gift of grace. But that does not mean that we are supposed to sit back and passively await the coming of the kingdom in its fullness. We may not be able to build the kingdom of God, but we can and must build for the kingdom of God. New Testament scholar N.T. Wright writes, “The final coming together of heaven and earth is, of course, God’s supreme act of new creation, for which the only real prototype—other than the first creation itself—was the resurrection of Jesus. God alone will sum up all things in Christ, things in heaven and things on earth. He alone will make the ‘new heavens and new earth.’ It would be the height of folly to think that we could assist in that great work. But what we can and must do in the present, if we are obedient to the gospel, if we are following Jesus, and if we are indwelt, energized, and directed by the Spirit, is to build for the kingdom…You are—strange though it may seem, almost as hard to believe as the resurrection itself—accomplishing something that will become in due course part of God’s new world.  Every act of love, gratitude, and kindness; every work of art or music inspired by the love of God and delight in the beauty of his creation; every minute spent teaching a severely handicapped child to read or to walk; every act of care and nurture, of comfort and support, for one’s fellow human beings and for that matter one’s fellow nonhuman creatures; and of course every prayer, all Spirit-led teaching, every deed that spreads the gospel, builds up the church, embraces and embodies holiness rather than corruption, and makes the name of Jesus honored in the world—all of this will find its way, through the resurrecting power of God, into the new creation that God will one day make. That is the logic of the mission of God.” The kingdom of God is a present reality because the kingdom is present in Jesus. It is a kingdom of grace, which means that it can only be received. That is why Jesus said in Luke 12:32, “‘Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.’” He went on to say that only those who receive the kingdom like a child will ever enter it. How does a child receive the kingdom? With empty hands. Our faith does not add or contribute anything to our rescue. Faith is simply empty hands which receive what Jesus gives. And what Jesus gives us is himself. Wherever Jesus is, there is the kingdom. There is grace. ___ Adapted from David and The Good Life: Grace, a sermon delivered by Jason Harris on October 23, 2022. Listen to the sermon or read the full transcript. Christ and Contemporary Culture is a journal written by Jason Harris which reflects on the intersection between Jesus Christ and our contemporary culture. If you are skeptical or resistant to Christianity, the hope is that you might pause to reflect on your pre-existing ideas about the way things are and perhaps think again. For those who have embraced Christianity, these posts will serve to encourage you in your ability to communicate the gospel in a way that takes our current cultural context seriously. Produced by Mary-Catherine McKee

August 9, 2023 | Read

Beyond Morality: Living a Life of Worship

When most of us think of the “good life,” we are not merely imagining an ethical or moral life but a life that is truly worth living, even in the face of the existential problems with which we must contend. Luc Ferry, a French philosopher and self-proclaimed atheist, offers this interesting thought experiment: Imagine we could wave a magic wand and cause everyone living today to begin treating one another perfectly, with equal dignity and respect. There would be no more war, genocide, racism, or xenophobia. There would be no need for a police force or a standing army. Our judicial system and prisons would eventually disappear. And yet, Ferry suggests that even if we were to wave that magic wand, the most profound existential challenges we face would still not be resolved. This is how he puts it,  “Still—and here I have to weigh each one of my words—none (I really mean none) of our most profound existential problems would be resolved if this came to pass. Nothing, even in a perfect realization of the most sublime morality, would prevent us from aging; from witnessing, powerless, the appearance of wrinkles and white hair; from falling sick, dying, and seeing our loved ones die; from worrying about the outcome of our children’s education or from struggling to achieve what we want for them. Even if we were saints, nothing would guarantee us a fulfilled emotional life.” The point is that morality is indispensable to human life. And yet, it is not enough.  We read in the story of David in 1 and 2 Samuel about the importance of living a life of worship before God. David is far from perfect, but that is not what matters. What matters is that whether winning a great victory or committing an egregious sin, David lives a life of repentance and faith. Whether in triumph or defeat, hope or despair, David does not run away from God. He runs towards God. And that is what fills his life with enduring meaning, value, and purpose. What Is Worship? The problem with religion is that it leads us to think of God like a genie in a bottle—rub the lamp and out will pop God to grant you your wishes. Religious people tend to think God is there to serve us, to fulfill all our dreams, and to make us feel good about ourselves. We assume that if we are good enough, pious enough, zealous enough, devout enough, if we say all the right prayers, observe all the right rituals, and keep all of the right rules, then God is obligated to bless us and to make our life go well. We are not really interested in God for who he is—we are merely using God to get whatever we want. And if God does not deliver, then we become angry, bitter, and resentful because he did not fulfill our expectations.  It is critical to realize that the real God will challenge our dreams, not merely fulfill them. The poet W.H. Auden once wrote that a Christian is someone who says, “I believe because He fulfills none of my dreams, because He is in every respect the opposite of what He would be if I could have made Him in my own image.” God is not here to serve us. We are here to serve him. In fact, in Hebrew the word “worship” and “serve” are the very same word. God is not here to worship us. We are here to worship him. God is not supposed to follow us according to our terms. Rather we are supposed to follow God on his terms. And if we do, then he promises that he will bless us—not out of necessity, but as a pure gift.  Christianity offers this unique view of salvation: God relates to us on the basis of sheer grace, which means that a relationship with God is not something that we achieve through our own efforts, but something we can only receive with empty hands. Religion leads us to say, “I obey, and therefore, God accepts me.” But the gospel tells us, “God accepts me, despite my sin, through the substitutionary sacrifice of another, and therefore I obey.” We strive to love, serve, and honor God, not motivated by mere duty or obligation, but motivated by gratitude and joy for what he has first done for us—not as a way to try to win God's love, but in order to demonstrate that we already have it. If we know that God has done absolutely everything that is necessary in order to cover our sin and put us in right relationship with himself, then that will infuse our life with insuppressible joy, regardless of our life circumstances or personal challenges. There is, of course, a rightful place for lament as we mourn those aspects of our lives or within the wider world that are not yet in line with his purposes. Nevertheless, the foundation of a Christian’s’ life must be one of joy. The English author G.K. Chesterton once wrote, “Man is more himself, man is more manlike, when joy is the fundamental thing in him, and grief the superficial. Melancholy should be an innocent interlude, a tender and fugitive frame of mind; praise should be the permanent pulsation of the soul.” Why Worship Matters When Isaiah has a vision of the Lord seated enthroned above the ark of the cherubim in Isaiah 6:5, he immediately says, “‘Woe is me! For I am lost!’” Isaiah acknowledges that he is a sinner and “a man of unclean lips.” But despite Isaiah’s sin, God does not strike him down. Instead, one of the seraphim flies to the altar, the place of the sacrifice, and removes one of the burning coals and places it on the lips of Isaiah saying: “‘Behold, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for.’” God has now made Isaiah clean.  This, of course, was just a vision. We get something far better. There are only two places in the New Testament where the Greek word for “mercy seat” or “place of atonement” is used—once in Romans 3 and once in Hebrews 9. In both cases, “mercy seat” or “place of atonement” is used not to describe a place but a person. Hebrews 10 tells us that the blood of bulls and goats could never do anything to actually take away people's sin. This is just a symbol meant to prepare us for the ultimate high priest who does not enter the most holy place within a humanly constructed temple, but rather he enters into the presence of the divine being himself. And there he offers not the sacrifice of an animal, but rather the sacrifice of his very own self. He gives himself for us so that our sin might be covered by his blood, and so that God in his mercy might forgive us and cleanse us so that we can enter into his holy presence and live. Jesus is the mercy seat and the place of atonement. He is the true prince of peace and the one who makes it possible for us to approach the throne of grace and live. And the mercy seat is open, still.  The gospel tells us that God is so holy and you and I really are so flawed that Jesus had to die. There was no other way for us to be able to enter into God's holy presence and live. And yet, at the same time, God is so loving and you and I are so valuable, that Jesus was willing to die for us. When you take these two truths deep into your heart and into your life, then that is what unlocks the joy. Morality and ethics are essential and important, but they are not sufficient to actually live the “good life.”  The Westminster Shorter Catechism, a historic document of faith from the 1600s, begins with this question: What is the chief end of man? In other words, what is the meaning of life? The answer is short: To glorify God and to enjoy him forever. As C.S. Lewis astutely observed, those two commands are actually one and the same. In commanding us to worship him, God is inviting us to enjoy him. The only way in which we truly learn to live the “good life” is through worship, by living our lives before the God of grace. And when we do, it will fill our lives with insuppressible joy.  ___ Adapted from David and The Good Life: Worship, a sermon delivered by Jason Harris on October 16, 2022. Listen to the sermon or read the full transcript. "Christ and Contemporary Culture" is a journal written by Jason Harris which reflects on the intersection between Jesus Christ and our contemporary culture. If you are skeptical or resistant to Christianity, the hope is that you might pause to reflect on your pre-existing ideas about the way things are and perhaps think again. For those who have embraced Christianity, these posts will serve to encourage you in your ability to communicate the gospel in a way that takes our current cultural context seriously. Produced by Mary-Catherine McKee

May 18, 2023 | Read