In a world that's too often divided by race and class, the Church ought to look a little bit different. Chris Rattay's book provides a resource for mentorship partners, small groups, and churches who are seeking common ground for understanding Jesus across race, class, and familiarity with the Bible.

As we return to Jesus's words in the Sermon on the Mount, all Christians--new and seasoned, rich and poor, of every ethnic background--are reminded of how much learning and growth is before us. Recognizing that we're all in the same place before God, Rattay invites us into learn from...