We must gain a perspective on how living as a Christian may be different now that we are, for the most part, on the “other side” of the pandemic. We will grasp that there are things to “unlearn” – setting aside old ideas – and “learn” gaining new understanding for real outreach and discipleship post COVID.

In 2021, a Pew Research Study issued the results of a study of nearly 10,000 Americans, asking how their lives have been impacted in the wake of a global pandemic.

-40% of people reported a negative impact on personal relationships

-28% reported a negative impact on their physical or mental health

-23% said it negatively impacted their job

-22% said it negatively impacted their personal finances

God's Truth is unchanging no matter what happens around us.

-God cannot change because He is perfect, pure and everlasting.

-“Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8)

-“Heaven and earth will pass away but my words will never pass away” (Matthew 24:35)

At the same time, It would be irresponsible for us to 'pretend' that the world around us is returning back to “normal”.

This series was birthed out of a passion to see the church be faithful in these days.

2 important truths from Jesus' prayer:

1. We [His followers] are "not of the world"

2. We [His followers] are "sent into the world"

You are the only salt and light the world will ever have – you can be faithful in that, or not.

3 specific ways we are called to be learning & unlearning:

1. We are a powerfully compassionate people

2. We are peacemakers in a fractured world

3. We are recommitted to one another

Verses for further study/reflection:

Hebrews 13:8

Psalm 100:5

Isaiah 40:8

Psalm 102:27