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St. Luke's OKC Sermons

"Confronting the Past to Face the Future" - Dr. Bob Long - December 4, 2022

Dec 4, 2022
The podcast explores the story of Zachariah and Elizabeth, Christmas reflections and unexpected blessings, a struggle to show love and an unexpected connection, the power of grace and finding unexpected answers, Spielberg's reflections and rediscovery, and concludes with a blessing and gratitude.
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Quick takeaways

  • Remembering and acknowledging our past allows us to experience God's love and hope.
  • God's answers can surpass our expectations, reminding us that he is not limited by our circumstances or human understanding.

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The Gift of Grace in Confronting the Past

The podcast explores the importance of confronting and remembering the past in order to experience the grace and freedom that God offers. It tells the story of Zachariah, a righteous priest who had never had a child with his wife Elizabeth. Despite their devotion, they felt like failures and questioned their worthiness. However, in the temple, Zachariah receives a message from the angel Gabriel that his wife will conceive and give birth to a son named John. This unexpected answer to prayer reminds us that God's grace is limitless, and through remembering and acknowledging our past, we can experience God's love and hope.

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