The Christ-Like Journey – Jesus Was Misunderstood: Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Season 2, Episode 46 (Video)

This week on Perspectives podcast, the conversation on The Christ-Like Journey continues, this time examining how it comes with being misunderstood. Rev. Brittany leads the digital Bible study and is joined by Meghan Claussen, Communications Director of First UMC of San Diego, who is charged with digital evangelism and has seen first-hand how pursuing and voicing divine justice often receives a response of disbelief, skepticism, and misunderstanding.

The conversation is inspired by Mark 15:1-5, the passage of the gospel where Jesus is brought before Pontius Pilate under accusations of sedition, an offense that was punishable by death. But instead of arguing his case, Jesus responds with silence. A response that was astonishing to Pilate and would be even more unbelievable today.

The two women break it down to examine how individuals and churches can use Jesus’ ministry example when challenged by naysayers and skeptics.

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1. What's a common misconception people have about you?
2. If someone misunderstood something you said or did, would you rather explain or let it go?
3. How do you react when someone misjudges your intentions?
4. Have you ever misunderstood someone else and only realized it later?

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