Enemy Love v. Tribalism
Enemy Love v. Tribalism
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.
Text: Matt 5:14-16, 43-48
Relational Homework:
Name your enemy
Commit to prayer
Choose a blessing
Community Discussion:
Read Matthew 5:33–37. How is love the fulfillment of the law?
Who is your enemy? What kinds of people are hard for you?
When Jesus says to love, pray, bless enemies - what is he asking?
Pray, specifically, for the flourishing of those enemies.
May 31st, 2026