Artisan: A Parable

When the disciples wanted to know what God’s kingdom was like, Jesus told them stories about planting seeds, weeding gardens, and catching fish. What if we thought of church as a parable? What if someone asked, “What is the kingdom of God like?” and the answer was, “The kingdom of God is like this church on South Clinton Ave.” Over these six weeks, we’ll explore the kingdom parables of Jesus and imagine together how Artisan can be a parable that communicates the Kingdom of God to the people of Rochester.

Message line-up:

7/21

Mustard Seeds

Kristen Brown

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Kicking off our series on the parables, this week we’ll consider the significance of small things in our lives and community that become signs of the kingdom.

Matthew 13:31–35

7/28

Being Found

Kristen Brown

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Three parables in Luke 15 tell the story of being lost and being found. How do we know when we are lost, and what does it look like to be found by God? How do we become a community of the lost and found?

Luke 15:11–32; Romans 8:35,37–39; Jeremiah 31:3–5,11–14

8/4

The Kingdom of Mercy

Kristen Brown

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We are welcomed into God’s kingdom by the mercy of God. God’s mercy is to be a characteristic of our lives and our communities.

Matthew 18:21–35

8/11

Daily Bread

Kristen Brown

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In God’s kingdom, all people have dignity.

Matthew 20:1–16

8/18

Becoming Neighbors

Kristen Brown

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Sometimes we’re the Samaritan, sometimes we’re the guy on the side of the road. We’re always becoming neighbors.

Luke 10:25–37, 1 Corinthians 13

8/25

Stand Your Ground

Kristen Brown

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Our final parable offers a picture of the sometimes long road to justice and our calling to be faithful.

Luke 18:1–8

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