Guest Nick Stapleton talks about the exciting options for the summer mission and the significance of knowing God with the mind to love Him with the heart. The podcast explores the story of the Bible, the role of Genesis, the creation of humans, the fall, the radical call of Abraham, missionaries answering the call, and living into the true story.
The podcast episode begins by introducing the story of Abraham and God's covenant with him. God calls Abraham to leave his home and promises him land, descendants, and a blessing that will extend to all nations. Abraham responds with faith and obedience, leaving everything behind to follow God's call. This covenant with Abraham sets the foundation for the rest of the Bible's story and is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who reverses the curse of sin and brings redemption to the world.
Living in the True Story
The podcast highlights how living in the true story affects our decision-making and purpose in life. By aligning ourselves with God's narrative, we find clarity in our choices and the direction of our lives. Living in the true story means recognizing God as the Creator and ourselves as His image-bearers, created for the purpose of knowing and glorifying Him. It also means understanding that sin disrupts this purpose, leading to a broken world. However, through Jesus, the true and better Adam and Abraham, we can find redemption and bring blessing to the world by proclaiming His good news.
Examples of Living in the True Story
The podcast provides examples of individuals who have chosen to live in the true story. It shares the stories of Jordan and Nikki, who have dedicated their lives to serving in Slovenia, and Justin and Ali, who view their profession as physical therapists as a platform for serving as missionaries. The podcast also mentions Zach, Jared, Eric, and others who have embraced the true story and made sacrifices to share the hope of Jesus with others. These individuals exemplify the impact of living in the true story and allowing it to guide their decision-making and purpose in life.
Living in the True Story as a Guide
The podcast encourages listeners to live in the true story and allow it to shape their understanding of purpose and decision-making. By acknowledging God as the ultimate author of the story and aligning ourselves with His purposes, we find clarity and confidence in our choices. Living in the true story involves recognizing that our lives are meant to bring glory to God and extend His blessing to the world. It requires faith and obedience, even in uncertain circumstances, trusting that God is leading us and will fulfill His promises. Through living in the true story, we can make decisions that align with God's purposes and experience the joy of participating in His redemptive work in the world.
