The Entire Church Shall Take Hold of Christ | AliceAnn Crandall | 2024
Jun 5, 2024
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AliceAnn Crandall, an associate professor of public health, delves into taking hold of Christ by overcoming fear, forming relationships, listening, using gifts, protecting children, and trusting God. She emphasizes making and keeping covenants to strengthen one's relationship with Christ.
To take hold of Christ, one must overcome fear, form relationships, listen to others, use gifts for good, protect children, and trust God.
Interpreting Isaiah's verse highlights the unity and covenant-keeping with the Savior, emphasizing the importance of shifting perspectives and embracing a faith-centered approach.
Deep dives
Finding New Interpretations in Scripture
The podcast episode delves into interpreting a verse from Isaiah, where through the insights of Dr. Gaskell, the concept of entire Church embracing Christ through sacred covenants is explored. The symbolism of 'seven women' and 'one man' representing completeness and Jesus Christ, respectively, sheds light on the covenant relationship with Christ. By rephrasing the verse, a profound meaning surfaces, emphasizing the unity and covenant-keeping with the Savior.
Fearing Not and Shifting Perspectives
The episode discusses the importance of 'fearing not' in challenging circumstances, drawing parallels to personal experiences. The narrative highlights shifting perspectives from focusing on grades to valuing learning itself, emphasizing the significance of perspective in overcoming fears. By illustrating the process of embracing Christ through a different lens, the episode encourages a shift towards a more faith-centered approach.
Building Relationships and Understanding Differences
The podcast emphasizes the value of building relationships and understanding diverse perspectives. Drawing from biblical references, the importance of cherishing the journey, like the Savior did, is underscored. By echoing the call to develop healthy relationships and unite despite differences, the episode champions the idea of being inclusive and loyal teammates on 'Jesus' team'.
To take hold of Christ, we must overcome fear, form relationships, listen to others, use our gifts for good, protect children, and trust God. AliceAnn Crandall, associate professor of public health in the College of Life Sciences, delivered this devotional address on June 4, 2024. You can access the talk here.