September 21st, 2025 - "Do Not Be Afraid of the Other" - Rev. Dr. Michelle Morris

Genesis 32:1-8; 33:1-4; Luke 4:16-30

We are raised these days to be afraid of the stranger. Why? Because we fear the harm they will do us. In these two stories, we see Jacob’s fear of Esau is unfounded. But Jesus is still having to correct that fear in people when they try to throw him over the cliff for lifting up the good example of the outsiders.