Elevation with Steven Furtick

God’s Got The Hard Part!

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Nov 10, 2024
Feel like you're buried? You're just being planted for growth and purpose! Delve into how God guides you through life's challenges, using seed parables to illustrate transformation. Celebrate community generosity and inclusivity, reminding everyone that participation matters. Discover the essence of the kingdom of God and the importance of surrendering control to embrace new beginnings. With faith and a supportive community, every trial can spark joy and renewal.
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INSIGHT

Parables and Relationship

  • Jesus used parables, not to simplify teachings, but to reveal deeper truths.
  • These stories required interaction with Him to fully understand, emphasizing a relationship over rote memorization.
ANECDOTE

Bridging Worlds

  • Steven Furtick highlights the challenge of explaining faith to those lacking spiritual context, likening it to Jesus' challenge of explaining the kingdom of God.
  • Jesus, having existed eternally, had to use relatable examples like seeds to convey complex spiritual concepts.
INSIGHT

Small Beginnings

  • All of God's works, from individual lives to significant movements, begin small.
  • Growth, however, depends on individual effort and faithfulness.
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