Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

Matthew 9:35-10:23

  • Jesus looks at all of the people and he sees a whole—all of the people together—who need help and people to help.

  • This week’s gospel is too easily taken as a reflection on leadership, or the need for better leaders. That’s not it.

  • When Jesus shows sympathy for the people who are “like sheep without a shepherd” do we ever think to ask why they are?

  • The root of discipleship is in sacrifice–a concept which, much like acknowledging white supremacy and racism, is a truth we’d rather avoid.