Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study God is Transforming You Today | Historical Books | 2 Kings 8:1-15
Oct 10, 2025
Explore how God transforms you today rather than just reminiscing about the past. Discover the rearview mirror vs. windshield analogy to rethink personal growth. Jeff discusses the end-of-history illusion, revealing how we underestimate future change. Through the story of the Shunammite woman, learn about the power of present grace. Embrace hopeful curiosity for ongoing transformation and remember God's faithfulness as a foundation for future restoration. Celebrate the continuous work of grace in your life!
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Rearview Mirror Vs. Windshield Perspective
- People commonly view personal change as something that happened in the past, like looking through a rearview mirror.
- Jeff Parrott contrasts this with seeing transformation as ongoing by looking through the windshield.
End Of History Illusion
- Researchers found people of all ages believe they've changed a lot in the past but will change little in the future.
- This 'end of history illusion' makes people assume the present is the final version of themselves.
Faith As Documentary Or Live Coverage
- Many Christians honor past experiences of God's grace but miss ongoing transformation in the present.
- Jeff warns this turns faith into a past-tense documentary rather than live coverage of God's work.