The Moody Church Sunday Morning Podcast

Ezra 9 and 10 The Need for Repentance How to Repent Part 1: Prayer• Take sin seriously.• Remember the goodness of God.• Confess.• Trust the mercy of God.  How to Repent Part 2: Action Objections and Applications  Coda: The Naughty List

What happens when Jesus becomes Lord? Jesus changes everything—your identity, your trust, and your place in God’s global family.

 Acts 21:39–22:29 When Jesus Opens Your EyesOur Promises become Personal. When Jesus Shifts Your TrustOur Credentials become Christ. When Jesus Expands Your FamilyOur Group becomes Global. Takeaway: Everything changes when Jesus is Lord.

Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less. In Jerusalem, Paul embodied humility—formed in worship, service, and enduring faith.

 Acts 21:17–39 TeachableHumility welcomes counsel in life. DeferentialHumility serves others in love. FaithfulHumility stands firm in the Lord. Takeaway: Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less.

When suffering tests your faith, will you run or follow Jesus into the fire? In Acts 21, Paul shows us how the Spirit gives courage to endure and trust God.

 Acts 21:1–16 Follow the Spirit’s Lead. Endure the Son’s Path. Trust the Father’s Will. Takeaway: He will hold me fast.

What turns division and suffering into unity and joy? The gospel forms a people of faith, hope, and love—rooted in Christ and shaped by His Word.

 Acts 20:1–38 A Family of LoveWe are a diverse people uniting in Christ. A Family of HopeWe are a resurrection people bearing the cross. A Family of FaithWe are a trustful people sanctified by the Word. Takeaway: God’s Family is one of Faith, Hope, and Love.

Has the gospel changed some of your life or all of it? In Christ, every aspect, allegiance, and attitude is transformed because the gospel changes everything.

 Acts 19:21–41 Every AspectHow does the Gospel integrate into all I do? Every AllegianceHow does the Gospel realign who I follow? Every AttitudeHow does the Gospel condition how I respond? Takeaway: The Gospel is for all of life!

How can sinners stand before a holy God? At the cross, Jesus becomes our substitute and atonement, giving us His righteousness and new life.

 2 Corinthians 5:21 1. Jesus is our Substitute2. Jesus is our Atonement3. Jesus is our Righteousness Takeaway: “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." 2 Corinthians 5:21

Does the resurrection of Jesus really matter if the tomb is empty but life feels unchanged? Because Jesus rose, sin is defeated, new life is available, and salvation is here.

 Matthew 28:1–9 1. Jesus is Exalted.2. Sins are Atoned.3. Life is Available.4. Time is Short.5. Salvation is Near

They wanted a conquering king, but Jesus Christ reveals true greatness through humble service and sacrificial love. Only when He cleanses our hearts can pride give way to transformation, shaping us into servants like Him.

 

John 13:1–17

 The King’s PowerKing Jesus descends into greatness. The King’s PostureKing Jesus kneels to cleanse sinners. The King’s PatternKing Jesus transforms His servants. Takeaway: Jesus is the King of kings and Servant of all.

Comparison, celebrity, and control quietly corrupt ministry—but none of it was ever about us. When Jesus increases, pride dies, and real gospel power transforms lives.

 Acts 18:24–19:20 The Danger of ComparisonWe’re not competitors. The Danger of CelebrityWe’re not the center. The Danger of ControlWe’re not in charge. Takeaway: “We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.” —Luke 17:10