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Faith That Listens (February 1, 2026)

In this message, Pastor Magrey deVega explores what it means to listen with empathy, drawing from Romans 12 and Paul’s call to move faith from belief into action. Through stories from Scripture, literature, and modern culture, this sermon challenges us to resist the pull of division and practice the hard work of rejoicing with others, weeping with others, and honoring the humanity of those who see the world differently. Empathy, Magrey reminds us, is not agreement or surrender, but a Christ-shaped way of living that bridges the gap between understanding Jesus and actually living like him. Reflection Questions: 1. In what ways are you tempted to stop at believing the right things about Jesus rather than doing the hard things he asks of you? 2. What people are you struggling to empathize with? What “single story” might you need to change with deeper listening? 3. How can you practice empathy by honoring another person’s humanity while still maintaining healthy emotional boundaries? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps