Witness (ft. Tre' Giles) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E10
Jun 7, 2024
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Guest Tre' Giles discusses witnessing to others through spoken love, supernatural love, and sacrificial love. The podcast highlights the importance of being a witness for Jesus, building trust through relationships, and practicing hospitality and love in diverse communities.
Witnessing involves more than answering questions; it requires displaying love and openness in daily interactions.
Love in witnessing is exemplified through spoken encouragement, supernatural acts, and sacrificial gestures, reflecting Jesus's teachings.
Deep dives
Witnessing as an Act of Willing Disposition Towards the World
Witnessing, as discussed by Trey Giles, involves more than answering when asked; it includes displaying a willing, loving, and open disposition towards the world around us. Trey challenges the negative connotations around evangelism, offering a vision for being a witness that is meaningful yet challenging. This approach urges individuals to consider how they are allowing Christ to be seen and heard through their lives every day.
The Power and Responsibility of Being a Witness
The teaching references Acts 1:8, highlighting the empowerment and responsibility that come with being witnesses of Christ. Personal experiences shared by Trey underline the courage and vulnerability required to stand for justice and mercy, even in the face of adversity. The podcast emphasizes the significance of actively reflecting Christ's teachings in everyday actions.
Reflecting Christ Through Hospitality and Embracing Diverse Communities
The podcast delves into the importance of embodying a community of hospitality and a culture of hostility through the practice of witness. Trey explores the concept of creating inclusive spaces mirroring the diverse and welcoming characteristics of the early Christian community. This entails engaging with individuals from various backgrounds and fostering relationships that reflect Christ's love and acceptance.
Embracing Love in Witnessing through Spoken, Supernatural, and Sacrificial Acts
The final segment discusses love in witnessing through spoken words of encouragement, supernatural acts of compassion, and sacrificial gestures. Trey highlights the powerful impact of demonstrating love in words and actions, echoing Jesus's teachings and interactions. By emphasizing the importance of authenticity, prayer, and genuine care, the episode encourages listeners to embody love in witnessing as a transformative practice.
What does it look like to witness in our culture? Tre' Giles walks us through three ways to witness to others: spoken love, supernatural love, and sacrificial love, and challenges us to live our lives in a way that demonstrates the good news of Jesus to others.
Key Scripture Passages: Acts 1v8; Colossians 1v12-14; Matthew 3v16-17; Matthew 9v9-13; Luke 23v38-43
This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Josh from Lubbock, Texas; Ernest from Highlands Ranch, Colorado; Carl and Aline from Plantation, Florida; John from Scarborough, Ontario; and Shannon from Charleston, South Carolina. Thank you all so much!
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