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Jesus in a World That Doesn’t Believe

A February teaching series exploring how Jesus engaged unbelievers with compassion and truth—contrasted with America’s distorted “Christian nation” narrative.

Episode Description

In this episode, Jermaine Pearson examines Jesus’ encounter with the Roman centurion in Matthew 8—a moment where Jesus praises the faith of a man outside Israel’s religious community. We explore how Jesus honors unexpected faith and how this challenges America’s assumption that Christianity is tied to culture, nationality, or political identity.

What We Talk About

• Why Jesus marvels at the centurion’s faith
• The meaning of spiritual authority
• How outsiders often demonstrate deeper faith than insiders
• Why Jesus breaks national and cultural boundaries
• How American Christianity confuses culture with kingdom

Questions Answered

• Why was Jesus amazed by the centurion?
• What does real faith look like?
• How does this story confront the “Christian nation” myth?
• Can God move outside our religious circles?

Key Takeaways

• Faith is not cultural—it’s relational.
• Jesus honors humility over heritage.
• God often works in unexpected places.
• The kingdom of God is bigger than our categories.

Practical Application

Look for faith in unexpected places. Celebrate it. Encourage it. Honor it.

Call to Action

Affirm someone’s faith this week—especially someone who doesn’t fit the “church” stereotype.

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