CONNECTING POINT - NOT MY JESUS: Favored Nation, Most Favored Nation?

Currently, there are approximately 8 billion people on planet Earth, and approximately 159 nations. But at the micro level, humans seem wired to think everything revolves around them. Seriously, it is laughable.

Self-absorption is a common human condition; however, we Americans must learn to BEHAVE differently. Some days it would be better for us to have a memo stapled to our head that reads, “The world doesn’t revolve around me.”

Considering the first century and time and again in church circles, Israel is understood to be a favored nation. Today, theological circles hold varying views. My te...