Show Notes
What if the way we live could give the world a glimpse of what life with God looks like? This week, Pastor Aidan Wivell continues our Political Disciples series, exploring Deuteronomy 4:6 and Moses’ vision of a community whose wisdom, justice and way of life would cause the surrounding nations to take notice. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to be an “outpost” of God’s Kingdom — a people who live differently and invite others to see what life with God can look like. When our neighbour...
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