The Jesus Heist And like a hazelnut

And like a hazelnut

this volume includes meaningful prayers that shape belief and practice

and the central role they play in the lives of Christians

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and prayer groups who wish the evangelists to illuminate their faith journey

The Jesus Heist And like a hazelnutProvocative readings of biblical stories, with thoughts on what they are saying to the church. Inside the Church, we are constantly and consistently reading the gospels through the lens of supporting our own institution and structure. This prevents us from hearing the critique Jesus offered in his own day and his emphatic and persistent call to be and do differently now (Matthew 23: 112). Stories include Widows Mite, Rich Young Ruler, Destruction of