Bethel Podcast

Colossians 1:12-19

Key Understanding:

Jesus frees us from our sin, selfishness, doubts, fears, guilt, rebellion, etc...

He is, so now I can...

I can see the Father clearly

I can trust the He can do what I cannot

I can keep my eyes on Jesus

I can know things will not fall apart

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Luke 15:11-24

Allow God to remove things from your life.

Endure the Transition.

Allow God to complete the puzzle.

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Key Question:

"What if" we became great at the Greast Commandment?

Key Principle: 

The person holding the most power in the relationship loves the least.

When I love God with all my...

Heart I becaome the change I want to see.

Soul I approach life with confidence.

Mind I find success in life.

Strength I experience the joy of accomplishment.

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Key Question:

What do you believe about you?

Key Understanding:

Insecurity believes you do not measure up.

Indicators of Insecurity:

Being highly suspicious of others

Being envious or jealous of others

Fearful of the strong or popular

Persecution complex

Critical of others

How to Overcome Insecurity:

Continually celebrate your new birth

Cast your cares on Him

Continually confess Christ 

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Key Understanding:

We are unforgiving to people who do not meet our standards.

Why you forgive:

1) You want to be forgiven.

2) You value relationship.

3) You want to do the right thing.

4) You want to get past the past.

How to Forgive:

Step 1: Recall the hurt.

Step 2: Empathize with the one who hurt you.

Step 3: Pray blessings on the person who hurt you.

Step 4: Committ to forgive.

Step 5: Hold on to the forgiveness.

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Doing My Part

Key Belief:

Forgiveness believes we are all human.

Why is it so hard to forgive?

You have to give up your claim to justice.

You have to overcome your feeling of vulnerability.

Two Dimensions of Forgiveness:

Internal - Let Go

External - Give Grace

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Racial Reconciliation

When you hear "Racial Reconciliation" the word "race" alone trips us out.

Reconciliation will happen in the body of Christ.

Recociliation is a gospel matter.

Racism: the belief that one race, skin color, ethnic group, or religious group is superior to another.

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Taking a Knee

Three Expressions of Pride:

Perfectionism

Control

Criticism

Jesus' Vision:

Show the world we are His.

Jesus' Tool:

Love

Love will achieve it's ultimate purpose.

Jesus' Method:

Authenticity

Service

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The Stages of Relationship

Key Understanding:

The defining mark of Christianity is love.

Stage 1: Fellowship

Stage 2: Fruitfullness

Stage 3: Frustration 

Stage 4: Fulfillment

Key Choice: 

Sacrifice

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