Pastor Benjamin Kandtcloses his mini-series on Romans 9-11, delving into surrender and aligning with God's will. He highlights the importance of restoring relationships in communities, Jesus' sacrifice giving meaning to suffering, and the believer's grateful response to God's mercy and inclusion in His family. The podcast emphasizes living as a sacrifice to God, surrendering personal desires, and finding balance in obedience.
God's ways are unsearchable, surpassing human understanding, relieving individuals from advising God.
In times of evil and suffering, God uniquely brings good, invites lament, and draws near to individuals.
Presenting oneself as a living sacrifice to God is a response to His mercies, not to earn favor, requiring complete devotion.
Deep dives
Understanding the Majesty of God's Wisdom and Knowledge
The speaker emphasizes the unsearchable judgments and inscrutable ways of God, quoting Scripture to highlight the marvel of God's wisdom. Touching on the rise of 'gurus' in the modern age due to anxiety, the podcast underlines that only God can comprehend His ways, relieving individuals from feeling the need to advise God.
God's Sovereignty in Making Sense of Evil and Suffering
The podcast dives into the complexities of reconciling God's wisdom when faced with evil and suffering. It articulates that God uniquely brings good from these situations, invites lament, and draws near to individuals. The episode stresses the significance of submitting to God's understanding, rooted in the ultimate example of Jesus' sacrificial act.
The Concept of Offering Oneself as a Living Sacrifice
Focusing on Romans 12:1, the discussion centers on presenting oneself as a living sacrifice to God in response to His mercies. Clarifying that this act isn't to earn God's favor but to rejoice in the restored relationship through Jesus, the podcast highlights the call for complete devotion to God before engaging in actions of service.
Balancing Self -Care and Surrender to God
The podcast addresses the delicate balance between self -care and surrender to God, likening it to maintaining a car's oil while knowing its purpose. It emphasizes offering oneself wholly to God as the first step, allowing discernment for serving others. By highlighting the sustainable aspect of being a living sacrifice, the episode encourages aligning with God's will and finding rest in His guidance.
The Call for Community Engagement and Spiritual Rest
Concluding with a call to engage in communities and spiritually rest, the podcast urges listeners towards a balanced approach to living sacrificially. Emphasizing the need to bless others and seek rest as directed by the Spirit, the episode underscores the importance of both self -care and sacrificial service within the Christian journey.
Pastor of Formation & Mission Benjamin Kandt brings the mini-series on Romans 9-11 to a close and looks ahead to the practical exhortations of Romans 12-16.
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