Learning to Live a New Life

In this sermon for Pentecost 16, Rev. James Douthwaite explores the theme of living a new life in the kingdom of heaven, contrasting the 'kingdom of the left' (the world's system of merit) with the 'kingdom of the right' (God's kingdom of grace). Using the parable of the unforgiving servant and the story of Joseph, he emphasizes that greatness in God's kingdom is found in humility and the capacity to receive and extend lavish forgiveness. He encourages believers to embrace their identity as baptized children of God, learning to walk and run in this new reality of freedom and grace.