Vision

In these final words of the New Testament’s first book we find the reaction was mixed when the disciples saw Jesus. Some doubted. Others worshiped him. Instead of scolding the skeptical, Jesus instead cast his vision for the future–a vision that’s not only comprehensive but captivating.

What biblical themes animate City Church’s vision to renew Houston? How might this kind of church address cultural trends?

Jesus came to serve not the religious, but the relegated, not those in possession of might, but those in want of mercy. The figure “Blind Bartimaeus” provides us a model for how realizing our need for Christ’s mercy lies at the very root of our faith transformation.

Is it possible to be able to see but still be blind? Spiritually speaking it is. Jesus’ healing of a blind man leads to an eye-opening moment with his disciples. Here we catch his vision for his mission and what it means to follow him.

Paul wants the church to know what they can’t know on their own, see what they can’t see on their own, and be who they can’t be on their own.