Science Ridge Mennonite Church

How do we turn the other cheek?

This week we look at one of the scriptures that has been formative for our faith tradition. It has also been very misunderstood! Today we'll learn what Jesus means when he says "turn the other cheek" and "go the extra mile." Mt 5:38-42

Can you keep your word?

This week we look at Jesus' teaching about oaths. He invites us to be people that keep our word. That is often easier said than done. Let's listen to what Jesus has to say about being people of integrity. 

Jesus Speaks on Divorce

Welcome! This week we look at a teaching from Jesus about divorce. This is not meant to be the singular teaching about divorce from the Bible, but we will hear Jesus speak into a specific debate that was happening in his day. Let's listen to some of Jesus' thoughts on divorce from Matthew 5:31-32. 

How do we see others? Jesus and Lust

This week we look at Mt 5:27-30. Here Jesus teaches that if we objectify others, if we lust after them, then we have controlled them in our heart and mind. In this way we have de-valued them, made them objects for our own use rather than people with value and dignity. 

Murder, Anger, Contempt, and Jesus

This week we look at another teaching from Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. Mt 5:21-26 Jesus teaches that not only is murder bad, but anger, and even contempt for others is wrong in the eyes of God. 
If murder is killing people (saying that the world would be better without them alive) then Jesus says that contempt is saying the same thing about others in our hearts. 
I put together some questions for reflection based on this teaching. You can find them here: https://www.scienceridgechurch.org/post/anger-contempt-and-the-value-of-a-human

Jesus and the Law

In Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus says that he has not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it. Then he calls us to a greater righteousness. What does this all mean?
 
Today we explore what is going on behind these verses as we continue learning about the type of community that Jesus is inviting us into. 
 

Bring a Little Salt, Be the Light

This week our friend Eric fills in for Jacob! 
Continuing our teaching on Matthew 5, Eric explores what it means to be the Salt and Light. Eric also brought his guitar along and leads our worship this week.
 
Matthew 5:13-16

Those with the Good Life Part 2

This week we continue our study of the Beatitudes. Who has the "good life?" 
The next 6 categories look at the standards Jesus puts for people who want to follow him and the cost of following Jesus. 
 
Matthew 5:1-12

What is the Good Life? The Beatitudes.

Today we begin looking at the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus begins the teaching by saying "blessed are..." but the words that Jesus spoke might mean something slightly different than our English speaking ears assume. Lets look at the beginning of the Beatitudes and the people Jesus says are "well off."

Jesus Announces the Kingdom

This week we look at the central message of Jesus as he starts his ministry. The Bible says that Jesus announced the Kingdom of Heaven. What does that mean for us? Join us as we explore this topic!
 
Questions for Reflection:
https://www.scienceridgechurch.org/post/questions-for-personal-reflection-matthew-4-12-23