Relational Righteousness
Relational Righteousness
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be exploring the relational priorities and practices Jesus gives for his church in Matt 5.21-48. We believe that Jesus knows best – he’s the wisest teacher to have ever lived – and doing relationships as he describes them will always lead to flourishing for us and others. We believe that Jesus modeled all of these relational priorities and practices, showing us in his life how we ought to live. And we believe that Jesus has given us – in his life, death, resurrection, and gift of his Spirit – all the resources we need to live this kind of life together.
Relationship Homework:
Self-reflection: How do you tend to handle the mess of relationship? (Isolation or Immersion)
Ask 3-5 other people: How do you experience me in relationship? (Use this word list)
Community Discussion:
If we are relational by design, how ought we view relationships?
What makes relationship challenging for you? What makes it sweet?
Share how you tend to handle messy relationships (isolation or immersion)?
Romans 1.7 says we are "called to belong to Jesus Christ." How ought this shape how we relate?
April 12th, 2026