Truth For Life Daily Program Across the Street, Around the World (Part 1 of 2)
Sep 3, 2025
The discussion highlights how we often miss social interactions due to distractions, drawing parallels to Jesus and His disciples. A transformative encounter with a Samaritan woman emphasizes spiritual fulfillment and the urgency of evangelism. The podcast explores themes of identity, worth, and genuine connections in faith. Personal testimonies showcase the power of these moments in spreading the message of Christ. Additionally, there's advice for parents on instilling a Christ-centered identity in children, fostering a solid spiritual foundation.
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Distracted Company Misses Real Encounters
- Alistair Begg opens with a modern image of people so absorbed in phones they miss real social opportunities. He then reads John 4 where Jesus meets the Samaritan woman while the disciples go buy food.
Gospel Assembles A Diverse People
- Begg emphasizes the global scope of God's saving work illustrated in Revelation 7 and the gospel going to Jew then Gentile. He frames the Bible's storyline as God assembling a diverse people transformed by the gospel.
Lift Your Eyes Toward The Harvest
- Jesus calls his followers to "lift up your eyes" and see opportunities for harvest instead of staying preoccupied with personal needs. Begg says this exhortation must recur each generation to refocus mission energy.
Sometimes, we can become so preoccupied with our cell phones that we miss out on the social opportunity right in front of us. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg considers Jesus’ response when His disciples’ priorities got similarly off track.