Walking the Line: Embracing the Imperatives of Jesus
Ebook
The rule of Jesus articulated in Matthew's Gospel is neither obscure nor archaic. Jesus' imperatives speak powerfully to the contemporary issues of our day, and do so by illuminating a way of clarity, simplicity, and love. Where populism demands separation, Jesus promotes unity; where institutionalism extols hierarchical power, Jesus encourages humble service; where individualism lauds immediate gratification, Jesus asserts the path of sacrificial love. Indeed, as the Gospel of Matthew lays out, the pathway that Jesus defines is one of awareness, self-knowledge, and personal growth. It is a way of generativity, fruitfulness, and abundance. As we travel with Jesus in intimate conversation, we walk the line in a rhythm that fosters advancement, enjoyment, and soulful acceptance.
“Davey is a pastor, professor, musician, and scuba diver. While
he prefers swimming in the ocean depths amongst coral and sea life,
I swim in a pool. On the bottom of the pool is a black line that
helps me swim straight and count the number of strokes before I hit
the wall. I swim the line. Davey suggests we ‘walk the line’ and
follow the rules of Jesus as taught in Matthew’s Gospel. With
insightful commentary and illustrations from movies, art, classic
rock, and spiritual writers, he provides imperative reading on the
imperatives of Jesus. Jump into the waters with him and be
challenged to swim the line.”
—Daniel Scott, Moderator of the 146th General Assembly, The
Presbyterian Church in Canada
“Walking the Line really challenged me to examine my
own walk and relationship with God. I enjoyed Davey’s insights on
the importance of a consistent and authentic faith rather than
seeking the ‘spiritual highs.’ The questions provided at the end of
each chapter are thought-provoking and well suited to include as
part of a journaling exercise. This is also an excellent book for a
small-group study and discussion.”
—Tony Kong, Executive Director of a global management consulting
firm
- Title: Walking the Line: Embracing the Imperatives of Jesus
- Author: Alan Davey
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2021
- Logos Release Date: 2022
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781725290365, 9781725290341, 9781725290358, 1725290367, 1725290340, 1725290359
- Resource ID: LLS:9781725290365
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T20:28:49Z
Alan Davey is the Senior Pastor of Weston Park Baptist Church,
an inner-city church in Toronto, Canada, and Adjunct Professor of
Christian Spirituality and Worship at Tyndale University College
and Seminary. He is coauthor of Climbing the Spiritual
Mountain (2014), Abba’s Whisper (2017), and The
Passionate Bride (2019).