Springfield First Church of the Nazarene Podcast

We begin this series today looking at why the need for revival and how we can begin the process of breaking strongholds that prevent revival.

We welcome to Springfield Church today Rachel Ruppert. Born and raised here in Springfield, Rachel is a missionary with Wycliffe Bible Translators, serving the Bibleless peoples of Papua New Guinea through Language Survey. Wycliffe is dedicated to ensuring that people in every tribe and tongue have the Bible available to them in their language. For more information, go to wycliffe.org, and you can email Rachel at [email protected]

What is the greatest enemy of the family? It might be closer than you think.

Every child is a divine statement of blessing. The bond between father, mother and child reflects the triune God.

God as 'Father' is more than a motif - it is central to His nature and core to our being.

The relationship between mother and child exemplifies the nurturing care of the God of the universe.

God's design for family is essential to the health of every culture. Social science and practical experience prove this.

In the Fall, a family was divided. But redemption also came through a family.

God unites the first two humans in a wedding and commands them to be fruitful and multiply. What does this tell us about God – and about ourselves as bearers of His image?

Humanity's first and most fundamental problem was isolation. God solved this problem by joining Adam and Eve in a relationship to fully reflect His image in the world.