Pastor Joby, with guests Jonathan Vinke, Ryan Britt, and Charles Martin, delves into Jesus' final words on the cross 'Tetelestai'. They explore the meaning of 'It is finished' and its implications, emphasizing the importance of deepening one's relationship with God. The podcast aims to help listeners discover and strengthen their connection with Jesus Christ through insightful conversations.
True belief is rooted in faith, not physical proof, as seen post-resurrection.
Spiritual growth involves aligning emotions with surrender to God's truth for true holiness.
Authentic worship transcends chasing feelings and emphasizes genuine connection with God.
Deep dives
The Importance of Faith Over Proof
Faith in Jesus transcends the need for physical proof as seen in various instances post-resurrection. Even those who saw the miracles doubted, reinforcing the idea that true belief stems from faith rather than tangible proof. The concept is echoed through scriptures that stress the significance of belief over mere physical evidence.
Exploring Deep Spiritual Understanding
The podcast delves into a profound understanding of faith and spiritual insights, highlighting the transformative experience of having hearts ablaze with understanding. This deep connection is exemplified in the recounting of moments where Jesus opened the scriptures and ignited a burning passion within individuals, transcending mere comprehension.
Nurturing Spiritual Growth and Experience
The discussion delves into the spiritual growth experience, showcasing the journey towards a deeper relationship with Jesus. By emphasizing the difference between intellectual knowledge and emotional connection, the podcast conveys the enriching nature of spiritual experiences and the joy that comes from an authentic faith journey.
Emotions and Worship
The podcast delves into the relationship between emotions and worship, cautioning against idolizing feelings in spiritual practices. It emphasizes the importance of not chasing after feelings but focusing on authentic worship beyond emotional experiences. The discussion highlights the difference between genuine worship and seeking feelings as the primary focus, drawing examples from David's experiences in the Bible and personal anecdotes about the speaker's charismatic background.
The Process of Spiritual Growth
Another key point discussed in the podcast is the journey of spiritual growth and emotional alignment with truth. It emphasizes the significance of aligning emotions with surrendering to God's truth, indicating that true holiness involves being emotionally present and content in God. The conversation delves into the need for mortifying sins, reviving affections for the Lord, and questioning beliefs and feelings to ensure they align with Jesus' lordship. The podcast encourages incremental growth, deliberate steps of obedience, and deepening one's relationship with Jesus for spiritual maturity.
In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby, joined by Pastor Jonathan Vinke, Pastor Ryan Britt and Charles Martin, dig deeper into the story of Jesus' death and resurrection. One of Jesus' final words while on the cross was "Tetelestai" meaning "It is finished." But what is finished?
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Have you ever wanted to dig deeper into a message and developer a deeper relationship with God? Together with special guests, Pastor Joby Martin takes a deep dive into the sermon each week. Our prayer is these conversations help to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.
To find out more about how God is moving at Eleven22, go to coe22.com
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