I'm convinced that part of why we walk in fear, shame, and guilt for so long as Christians, is that we do not sufficiently understand the Gospel. "Gospel" means "good news." Why is it good news? Because "for freedom He has set you free" (Gal 5:1). 

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O | Observe (Connect the passage to your life and recent events.)

Does understanding your position with God in Christ feel freeing? Does it give you more confidence to move forward in peace, in mission, and in freedom?

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“Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.”

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What We Discussed | Show Notes

So You're Needy episode from the Cherished series

Isaiah 52 episode from the Servant Song series

Overview:

Minutes 00:00-12:00 – Feet symbolism in the Bible; Is 52: "how beautiful are the feet of them..."; the Servant Song 

Minutes 12:01-24:00 – What is "the Gospel" and why is it "good news"?; law vs. grace; reconciliation with God

Minutes 24:01-36:00 – neediness; freedom from fear, guilt, and shame; freedom from tyranny; 

Minutes 36:01-48:00 – freedom from sin, suffering, and death; standing and moving forward in the good news of peace; life and love

Transcript

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