Insights

Insights: Understanding That Informs Action

This section explores deep understanding—patterns, wisdom, and knowledge that inform how we act. While our movement is action-oriented, we believe understanding matters. These insights connect to practical action.

“Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.” - Matthew 7:24

Why Insights Matter

Understanding Jesus’ teachings requires depth. We explore patterns in scripture, connections between faith and governance, and wisdom that leads to action. Every insight connects to practice.

Core Insight Areas

Patterns in Scripture

How patterns in scripture inform our understanding and action. Recognizing themes, structures, and connections in Jesus’ teachings.

See Also: Foundation, Red-Letter Teachings

Government and Faith

How governance systems interact with faith. Understanding structures, power, and how to engage politically with Jesus’ ethics.

Existing Pages:

• wiki/government/what-is-government
• wiki/government/governance-and-human-nature
• wiki/government/incentives-create-institutions
• wiki/government/federalism-as-a-fractal-pattern
• wiki/government/republics-democracies-kingdoms
• wiki/government/the-cycles-of-bureaucracy
• wiki/government/why-laws-expand-over-time

See Also: Policy, Political Engagement

Wisdom for Action

Understanding that leads to practice. How to apply deep insights to daily life and community action.

Existing Pages:

• wiki/insights/the-nature-of-patterns
• wiki/insights/the-shape-of-wisdom
• wiki/insights/knowledge-that-grows
• wiki/insights/understanding-through-layers
• wiki/insights/why-humans-repeat-the-same-stories
• wiki/insights/quiet-questions

See Also: Foundation, Action

How to Use This Section

1. Start with Foundation - Understand Jesus’ teachings first
2. Explore Patterns - See connections and structures
3. Connect to Action - Every insight should inform practice
4. Apply Wisdom - Use understanding to guide action

Connection to Foundation

Insights are built on foundation:

• Scripture → Foundation, The Sermon on the Mount
• Teachings → Red-Letter Teachings
• Principles → The Beatitudes

See Also: Foundation

Connection to Action

Insights inform action:

• Understanding Power → Political Engagement
• Understanding Systems → Policy
• Understanding Patterns → Action

See Also: Action

Connection to Policy

Insights inform policy:

• Government Understanding → Policy
• System Patterns → Economic Justice
• Power Structures → Political Engagement

See Also: Policy

See Also

• Foundation - Core teachings of Jesus
• Action - Practical guides for living
• Policy - How insights inform policy
• Community - Building community around insights