January 22, 2023, Epiphany 3: ”The Constitution of a New Community”

In his first major public address, Jesus begins in an unexpected way. Instead of outlining problems or prescribing solutions, he declares certain people to be blessed in heaven’s kingdom. But these aren’t the people we’d expect. What kind of people is Jesus looking for in his beloved community? And what kind of influence is that community to have in the world? Pastor David preaches “The Constitution of a New Community”, based on Matthew 5:1-20.