In Matthew 7, Jesus gives us some eye-opening insight into how we should conduct our lives. He was speaking to Jewish people who, all their lives, have been taught that goodness is about doing the right thing and following the rules. But Jesus comes along and says that with God, goodness is much deeper and starts on the inside… it’s about being transformed on the inside in your heart and spirit.

He knew the secret for pulling this off was the power of prayer. In today’s episode, Gene challenges us to pray with the passion Jesus describes in Matthew 7:7-8.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.