GDLC Audio

This is a continuation of our deep dive into Chapter 11.

At the end of every worship service, a pastor speaks an ancient blessing over the people. This blessing is called the Aaronic Blessing and it was given to remind the people that they forever stand in a position of God’s favor. Our God is the God of all grace; through His grace, we Step Out into this world to bring that same grace to others.

At the end of every worship service, a pastor speaks an ancient blessing over the people. This blessing is called the Aaronic Blessing and it was given to remind the people that they forever stand in a position of God’s favor. Our God is the God of all grace; through His grace, we Step Out into this world to bring that same grace to others.

Chapter One explores the spiritual struggle between the "Old Adam" (sinful nature) and the "New Adam" (renewed life in Christ), our identity in Christ, and how Christ's presence transforms lives.

John 11:1-57 provides profound insights into Jesus' love, power, and purpose in raising Lazarus, demonstrating His authority over life and death. This chapter highlights Jesus’ love, His power over death, and His deliberate steps toward the cross, showcasing God’s glory and the promise of eternal life for all who believe.

Joshua has been made the new leader of the Israelite people and is reminded by God to Step Out in boldness because God promises to be with Him wherever He goes. Our boldness comes directly from the reality that if our God is for us, then who could possibly be against us? The perfect love of our God has the power to cast out all our fear, and now we step into this New Year with boldness, knowing that our God already stands on the water we venture onto.

In Matthew, we see Jesus going to different cities, villages, and people, and when He looked upon them, it says He was moved with compassion. Wherever Jesus went He Stepped Out in compassion to meet the needs of others that He encountered. Following in His footsteps, we also desire to Step Out with compassion into the harvest field of our city as we also pray for God to send more people who will Step Out in hope, in love, and in compassion towards others.