1. Seeing New Rick Wright Church of the Nations 3 rd Sunday of Pentecost (B)

2. Haircuts for Homeless USS Kidd Capitol Area Alliance for the Homeless They say it is important to give the homeless and the poor a fresh haircut to help them survive the summer heat. And it is important for them to have a good appearance when they look for a job or a permanent home.

3. 2 Corinthians 5 16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. [a] The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (ESV)a Both Bible readings -> how we see (judge?) other human beings

4. 1 Samuel 15 Samuel goes to Ramah to choose next king of Israel One of the sons of Jesse Why one of the older sons? Do not look at his appearance or his size… Because the Lord does not see as a human being sees with(?) the eyes and the Lord sees the heart. What are other ways we judge people by what we see?

5. Judging other people Bread and Water Wine and Oil by Meletios Webber Mind is damaged by sin (1) Fear and (2) Desire Can we spend 5 minutes and not judge other people in any way? Conference in Chicago Two friends (pastors) who are good friends with people who are very different

6. Coin with three sides 1.Sometimes our opinion is too high(?) 2.Often our opinion is too low 1.We do not see the heart! 3.All human beings are made in the image of God Person = (1) unique (2) infinite Jesus died for that other person

7. 2 Corinthians 5 Once knew Christ according to the flesh (= ?) Jesus = fool? Failure? Threat? A great human teacher? Death + resurrection transforms how we see Jesus… And everyone else!

8. The gospel (= good news of Jesus) Christ died for all For = instead of? To benefit? For = represent All participate in sin of Adam – First human being(s) turn against God – We all experience the results All participate in death of Jesus – Resurrection of Jesus => New creation

9. Christ died (and was raised) for all When Christ died all died but they were not dead and finished… Through his cross and resurrection Christ has already created his followers anew. This took place in the death and resurrection of Christ. At that moment Christians became new people. That is the way God looks at them. (Earnest Best)