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Been reading a lot lately about radical ordinary hospitality in addition to convicting passages on hospitality. And the prophetic hospitality moments have been springing up everywhere. Thankful to God for the moments I get to die to myself and be a conduit of God's love and hospitality.

FABcast #501 - FALL Kickoff and the Sweetness of Freedom by RBAR

FABcast #500 - Be Angry at Kids and Do Not Sin by RBAR

Today my special guest is Alex Early, author of, "The Reckless Love of God."

The startling truth about the love of God has lost its potency. It is not a passionless, theological idea. It is a real love that feels and even suffers. Whether you grew up in a Christian home and have forgotten this essential truth, or you never knew it in the first place, we all need to be reminded--and assured--that God's love is real and personal.

The Reckless Love of God is about pulling readers in close and asking if they have really considered what it means to say, "Jesus loves you."

Nothing changes lives and grows the church faster, more effectively, and more thoroughly than being captivated by this reality. But the love of Jesus is not just a means to another end. Receiving the love of Jesus is the end itself.

Includes end-of-chapter questions for individual or group use.

About Alex Early (Amazon)

Alex Early is the author of The Reckless Love of God (2015) and The New Believer's Guide to the Christian Life (2016). He serves Redemption Church in Seattle, Washington and is a passionate preacher of the gospel and also excels in teaching theology. He is a sought-after speaker and a creative missionary. Alex has completed two master's degrees (MDiv, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and MA in Aspects of Biblical Interpretation, London School of Theology) as well as his Doctor of Intercultural Studies. Alex has served as a church planter and theology professor.

Additionally, he has been heavily involved in training church leaders both in the U.S. and abroad. He is a sought-after speaker and lives with his wife, Jana, and their two children in the city of Seattle. He spends his down time cooking for family and friends and laughing around the table.

Find out more at: http://www.paearly.com

Proverbs 15:1 - A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

So true every time one of my children speaks gently as a response to my harshness. And then I feel overcome by that spirit of gentleness. So thankful for my children and their patience with me. Their forgiveness for my harshness.

The Last Supper

17On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to prepare the Passover meal for you?”

18“As you go into the city,” he told them, “you will see a certain man. Tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My time has come, and I will eat the Passover meal with my disciples at your house.’” 19So the disciples did as Jesus told them and prepared the Passover meal there.

20When it was evening, Jesus sat down at the table with the Twelve. 21While they were eating, he said, “I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me.”

22Greatly distressed, each one asked in turn, “Am I the one, Lord?”

23He replied, “One of you who has just eaten from this bowl with me will betray me. 24For the Son of Man must die, as the Scriptures declared long ago. But how terrible it will be for the one who betrays him. It would be far better for that man if he had never been born!”

25Judas, the one who would betray him, also asked, “Rabbi, am I the one?”

And Jesus told him, “You have said it.”

1 One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. 2He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. 3Stepping into one of the boats, Jesus asked Simon, its owner, to push it out into the water. So he sat in the boat and taught the crowds from there.

4When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.”

5“Master,” Simon replied, “we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” 6And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! 7A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking.

8When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, “Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man.” 9For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him. 10His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed.

Jesus replied to Simon, “Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!” 11And as soon as they landed, they left everything and followed Jesus.

Transcript inspired by "In His Image" by Dr. Michael Wilkins, Talbot School of Theology

Imaginitive Prayer: Jesus Comissions Simon (Luke 5:1-11) by RBAR

FABcast #498 - Teaching Kids to Never Make What Doesnt Matter Most Matter More by RBAR

Made Alive

by Citizens and Saints

[Verse 1]

I once was dead in sin, alone and hopeless

A child of wrath I walked, condemned in darkness

But Your mercy brought new life

And in Your love and kindness

Raised me up with Christ, and made me righteous

[Chorus]

You have bought me back

With the riches of

Your amazing grace and relentless love

I'm made alive forever, with You, life forever

By Your grace, I'm saved

By Your grace, I'm saved

[Verse 2]

Lord, You are the light

That broke the darkness

You satisfy my soul when I am heartless

If ever I forget my true identity

Show me who I am and help me to believe

[Chorus]

You have bought me back

With the riches of

Your amazing grace and relentless love

I'm made alive forever, with You, life forever

By Your grace, I'm saved

By Your grace, I'm saved

[Bridge]

My sin has been erased

I'll never be the same

My sin has been erased

I'll never be the same

[Chorus]

You have bought me back

With the riches of

Your amazing grace and relentless love

I'm made alive forever, with You, life forever

By Your grace, I'm saved

You have bought me back

With the riches of

Your amazing grace and relentless love

I'm made alive forever, with You, life forever

By Your grace, I'm saved

By Your grace, I'm saved