New City Church

In today's discussion we continue to meditate on the reality of the righteousness of God in terms of doing right by our neighbors. What does it mean to hunger and thirst? How can we assess what we're currently hungry and thirsty for? How can we begin to move forward in practicing righteousness?

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In today's discussion we continue to break down what we're learning from the beatitudes. When Jesus says blessed, what does he mean? How should those who are rich respond to the news that the poor are those who are blessed? What are some of the ways that grief and mourning can shape our formation?

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In today's discussion we turn our attention back to the Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5:1-7:29. What responses does this sermon draw out of us? What do we really mean when we say that transformation is greater than behavior modification? How do we not feel crushed by this demand for greater righteousness?

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In today's podcast we discuss this message of the gospel that Jesus begins his ministry with - Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is here. How is this in contrast with some of the other ways that the message of the good news has been abbreviated over the years? We then take some time to think through how we can communicate this gospel of the kingdom.

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Matthew 4:1-11In today's episode we discuss the character of the devil (the satan). We consider the personhood of this creature in distinction from humanity. We then offers some suggestions on practices that can be exercised in connection with this passage. Lastly, we talk about the Camden congregation services that begin this Sunday evening.

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In today's discussion we consider the connection between Jesus' identity (revealed at his baptism) and his mission. In this we consider how Jesus was led and empowered by the Holy Spirit during his ministry on earth. We experience union with Christ as we follow him in baptism.

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As John the Baptist prepared the way of the Lord he did so with urgency, preaching a baptism of repentance. Today we reflect on this section, Matthew 3:1-12. How do we think about this concept of urgency? How does John actually prepare the way for King Jesus? 

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In today's discussion we consider Herod and his motivations of fear and anger. We then discuss the significance of Jesus as the fulfillment of the peoples, systems, and places of the Old Testament.

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In today's episode we discuss some reflections on the first few passages of Matthew. We consider the role of the OT in our understanding of the Messiah, as well as how Jesus must shape our idea of true kingship.

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In today's discussion we consider the pervasiveness of the curse, the power of the blessing, and how we participate in these realities.

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In today's discussion we consider Paul's final warnings again division. We talk through the distinctions between differences vs division, as well as the warning to watch out vs suspicion. We conclude by consider Paul's benediction of strength.

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In today's discussion we talk through the various greetings found in Romans 16. We consider how passages like this draw us into the human agency that is found in Scripture. We also talk a bit about how this human agency was used in God's preserving of the Scriptures for us.

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In today's discussion we dig deeper into the offering that Paul collected for the church in Jerusalem. We also discuss the nature of gifts and how this is connected to our understanding of the gospel.

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In today's discussion we talk through the metrics of a healthy church according to Romans 15:14. We also talk about the role of the Holy Spirit relating to the mission of the church.

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In today's discussion we consider: the conscience and how to love and listen to others.

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How can we be fully convinced about practices while recognizing that others don't necessarily share those same convictions?

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In today's discussion we spend some more time working through Romans 14-15.

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In today's episode we discuss an overview of the message of the gospel in Romans and how that shapes our understanding of Romans 13.

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In today's episode we continue to discuss love as the core virtue of our lives together.