The After Easter Podcast

Ruth: Behind the Seen, Part 1
Ruth 1:1-22

Main idea: God is at work, even when we can’t see it. 


Love and obedience lead us to take risks (1:10).


We must not allow our pain to keep us from seeing God’s provision (1:13, 19–21).


Despair causes us to either draw closer to God or pull away from him (1:16–18).

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That’s Not My Jesus
Main idea: We must follow the Jesus that is revealed through Scripture.


Jesus gives us what we need (Matt. 6:31-33). Fallacy: “My Jesus gives me everything that I want.”


Jesus expects us to turn from sin and grow spiritually (Matt. 15:48). Fallacy: “My Jesus loves me just the way I am.”


Jesus recognized and called out sin (John 8:2–11). Fallacy: “My Jesus doesn’t judge and loves no matter what.”


Jesus rebuked respectfully and displayed righteous anger (John 2:13-16, 4:16-18). Fallacy: “My Jesus turns over tables.”


Jesus was more than human (Matt. 16:13-16; Phil. 2:5–11). Fallacy: “My Jesus is the symbol of a humanitarian.”

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Who Do You Think You Are?
Ephesians 1:3–14, 2:1–10

Main idea: God created you in his likeness, for his glory. 


I am a reflection of the divine image of God Almighty (Eph. 2:10; Gen. 1:26–28).


I am beloved by God, known and embraced fully (Ephesians 1:3-14).


I am brought from death to life by the grace of God (Ephesians 2:1-9).
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Indicatives & Imperatives
Ephesians 1:1-6:24

Main idea: We live in grateful obedience for what God has done. 

Indicatives declare what God has done for us (Ex. 20:1–2, Ps. 105:1–44, Eph. 1:1–13; 2:4–10, 13; 3:14–21). 

Imperatives command how we should live in response (Ex. 20:3-17, Ps. 105:45, Eph. 4:1–3, 17, 25; 5:1–2, 6–7, 15–17; 6:10-20). 

Living in obedience is a response to what God has done for us.

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Godly Character: Forgiving Offenders
Genesis 42:1-45:15

Main idea: Forgiveness reflects the character of God. 

We are all in a unique position to show someone forgiveness (42:1-26). 

It is impossible to truly forgive someone you do not love (45:4–8). 

Those who have hurt us still deserve our care (45:9–15).
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Godly Character: Power and Responsibility
Genesis 41:37-57

Main idea: God has expectations for those in authority. 

Authority is given to those who reflect God’s character (41:37-45). 

Those in authority have a duty for those whom they lead (41:46-49). 

Those is authority bless and are blessed by their obedience (41:50-52). 

Those in authority demonstrate faithfulness through hardship (41:53-57).

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Character: Serve in Adversity
Genesis 39:21-23

Main idea: God has given us purpose in times of hardship. 

God is with us in the difficult times (39:21). 

God’s kindness is present in even the worst circumstances (39:21). 

God’s favor takes the form of responsibility (39:21-23).

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Godly Character: Resisting Temptation
Genesis 39:6-20.

Main idea: We must flee from temptation. 


We must run from temptation because giving in to sin…
 …destroys trust (39:8-9a).
…damages relationships (39:9b).
…is an affront to God (39:9c).

We must avoid situations in which we may be tempted (39:10). 

Our desire for integrity must be greater than our desire for pleasure (39:11-20).

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