Become New with John Ortberg

3. This Is What the Gospel Says About Your Future

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Apr 9, 2025
Dive into the journey of fostering inner peace amid life's uncertainties. Learn how Jesus's promise of a prepared place helps alleviate our fears about the future. Discover a simple '10-10 plan' to balance news consumption with spiritual practices. Explore realistic perspectives on mortality and the influence of faith in overcoming anxiety. Finally, embrace the transformative hope that faith brings, allowing us to shift our view of death from fear to a promise of eternal beauty.
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ADVICE

10-10 Plan

  • Follow the 10-10 plan: 10 minutes of news, 10 minutes in Scripture, and 10 minutes in prayer daily.
  • Add one hour of weekly service to make a difference.
INSIGHT

Future Perspective

  • Anxiety views the future as uncertain, while news often portrays it as dangerous.
  • Jesus offers a different perspective: a future as good and large as God.
ANECDOTE

Bridal Imagery

  • Ray Vanderlaan connects Jesus's words to ancient Israelite bridal customs.
  • The groom would build rooms in his father's house, then return to claim his bride.
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