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Bridgetown Audio Podcast

The Gifts of the Spirit for the work of the Kingdom: Groaning

May 12, 2024
Gavin Bennett discusses how the Spirit offers gifts to help in suffering, emphasizing the importance of groaning, lament, and hope in prayer. The podcast explores the transformative power of responding to both miracles and suffering as opportunities for growth and spiritual formation, drawing from biblical narratives like Romans 8.
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  • The Spirit offers gifts beyond the grandiose ones like healing or prophecy, providing specific tools for suffering.
  • Groaning and lament serve as powerful forms of communication with God in moments of intense suffering.

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The Role of Miracles and Suffering in Spiritual Formation

The podcast delves into the significance of miracles and suffering in shaping spiritual growth. It emphasizes that both serve as crucial elements in molding human experience and influencing how individuals live until encountering Jesus. Miracles are viewed as invitations to deeper discipleship, fostering trust and love. However, they can lead to spiritual deformation if pursued for personal gratification. Conversely, suffering, stemming from the fall, can be repurposed by God to bring about transformation and contribute to the redemption of creation.

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