Woodside Bible Church Royal Oak In Christ, Part 7: Captivated by God's Beauty - Dan Trepod
Oct 20, 2025
Explore how beauty originates from God and points to Him. Dan discusses cultural beauty’s fleeting satisfaction and how true fulfillment lies in God's presence. He contrasts perspectives on created beauty, urging it to lead us toward worship rather than distraction. Through Psalm 27, he showcases longing for divine beauty amid trials. The conversation also touches on the importance of creating beauty to reflect God’s glory and how earthly beauty stirs a deep desire for a heavenly home, reminding us to focus on Christ.
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Presence Over Escape
- David prays to gaze on the beauty of the Lord instead of asking God to remove his enemies.
- Only God's presence can sustain us through life’s deepest trials.
Beauty Points Back To God
- Beauty in creation points back to God because He is the source of all beauty.
- Created beauty is a faint trace of God's glory, not an end in itself.
Confess Misplaced Longings
- Confess when you expect created things to meet deep longings meant for God.
- Redirect your longings to Jesus, the beauty your heart truly needs.