Greg Laurie Podcast When Heaven Was Silent | Good Friday Message (Pastor Jonathan Laurie)
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Apr 18, 2025 Explore the emotional turmoil of Good Friday, where feelings of abandonment resonate with Jesus’ cry of despair. Discover how the silence from Heaven wasn’t indifference but a sign of fulfillment and divine justice. Delve into the weight of sin and the supernatural darkness surrounding the crucifixion. Reflect on the significance of this silence, revealing how spiritual distance can deepen faith. Ultimately, witness the triumphant declaration of 'It is finished,' marking the completion of Christ's mission for humanity.
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Feeling Ghosted by Loved Ones
- Jonathan Laurie shares personal anecdotes about the bad feeling of being ghosted by friends or loved ones.
- These stories illustrate the emotional impact of being ignored or left waiting with no communication.
God's Silence Refines Faith
- Feeling ghosted by God during hardship is common, even Jesus experienced it on the cross.
- It is often in God's silence that faith is refined and we learn true dependence on Him.
Calling for Attention Differently
- Jonathan Laurie humorously recounts trying to get his father's attention by calling his name differently.
- This illustrates how calling out sometimes requires changing approach to get noticed, similar to Jesus’ cry on the cross.
