The Way of the Rabbi


Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “the name of Jesus is not so much written, as it is plowed into the history of the world.”
 
Think about it:
This man Jesus was born 20 centuries ago, to an impoverished couple in an obscure village. Only a few hundred people ever met him personally – a few thousand ever heard him speak. He never traveled outside his region – he never wrote a book – he didn’t lead an army, govern a nation – he never had a home. The Romans didn’t consider him significant enough at the time to make a record of his execution.
 
Yet – 2,000 years later that name has inspired the founding of more hospitals, schools, cities – the creation of more art, the writing of more songs – has moved more people to “move” than any other name in human history. And the movement that he started is not only remembered, it’s continuing to grow – like the mustard seed he talked about – so who is this man?
 
Well – the answer to that question is as fascinating and complex as he is. But among the things he was to the people who knew him best – he was “Rabbi”. A designation that in Jesus day carried great respect and admiration. Rabbi was “teacher” – more than that, he was “master”. Literally, someone who had “mastered” life and how to live it.
 
This series of sermons considers Jesus as “Rabbi” – the great teacher – the master of life. All of which raises this question – are you interested in learning what it means to “follow this Rabbi’s way?” Join us as we begin to explore what it means to follow “The Way of the Rabbi”.
David Johnson, Senior Pastor

The sermons from the last five weekends are available on the homepage in audio and video streaming formats.

If you want to study further on your own, check out the resources Pastor Dave is using for this study.