Exploring how to approach everyday moments like Jesus, emphasizing spiritual formation and emulating His actions. Discussing the Fruit and Gifts of the Spirit, contrasting Enlightenment paradigm with Jesus' worldview, and the journey of spiritual growth through apprenticeship. Embracing community as a key in reflecting God's heart collectively.
Emulating Jesus involves both embodying love through action and speaking and acting like Him in daily life.
Apprenticeship under Jesus progresses through stages of observation, empowerment, and replication, mirroring Jesus' disciple interactions.
Deep dives
Being an Apprentice of Jesus
Apprenticeship to Jesus involves three key goals: being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did. This episode explores the importance of emulating Jesus' actions, emphasizing that love, as defined by Jesus, is not merely a feeling but an action that flows through individuals. The concept of apprenticeship is likened to learning from a master to mimic their actions, aiming not only to embody kindness and patience but also to speak and act like Jesus.
Learning from the Master
In the process of apprenticing under Jesus, individuals progress through a four-stage learning theory: 'I do, you watch,' 'I do, you help,' 'You do, I help,' and 'You do, I watch.' This mirrors Jesus' interaction with his disciples, guiding them from observation to empowered action. The ultimate goal is for disciples to replicate the teachings and actions of Jesus in their own lives, reflecting the transformative nature of apprenticeship.
Fruit and Gifts of the Spirit
The episode delves into the distinction between the fruit of the spirit, such as love, joy, and patience, focusing on character development, and the gifts of the spirit, encompassing abilities like healing and prophecy. It highlights the intertwining nature of these elements, presenting them as manifestations of Jesus' character and actions. By contextualizing miracles as signs of the in-breaking kingdom of God, the narrative encourages followers to see the power of the Holy Spirit at work within and through them.
Practical Implementation and Joyous Burdens
Practicing the way of Jesus entails three fundamental practices: making space for the gospel through hospitality, preaching the gospel by sharing Jesus' message, and demonstrating the gospel through actions that mirror Jesus' deeds. Emphasizing the communal aspect of embodying the heart of God collectively, the narrative underscores the significance of discerning one's unique role in expressing God's love. It suggests acknowledging 'joyous burdens of love' as individual callings that reflect Jesus' teachings in a personal and impactful manner.
In Episode 04 of season 1 of the Practicing the Way podcast, John Mark and Tyler Staton explore how to approach everyday moments with the same power and perspective that guided Jesus. As we create space for the Spirit to form us, we increasingly respond as Jesus would within our unique vocations, relationships, and life situations.
This podcast accompanies the book Practicing the Way. Subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on future episodes. To learn more about the book, visit www.practicingtheway.org/book. To begin building your personalized Rule of Life, go to www.practicingtheway.org/ruleoflifebuilder.
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