John Mark Comer Teachings Love (ft. Bethany Allen) | Advent 2025 E4
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Dec 22, 2025 Bethany Allen, an Associate Pastor at Bridgetown Church, dives deep into the theme of love for Advent, emphasizing the importance of receiving God's love. She discusses how surrender and vulnerability open us to transformative love, reshaping our identities and guiding us toward a life of peace. Bethany highlights the barriers of pride and self-reliance, urging listeners to trust and allow God to meet them in their messiness. Her personal reflections inspire a journey of embracing God's boundary-breaking affection this season.
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Let Love Find You
- Bethany repeatedly heard the phrase "Let love find you" while reflecting on a difficult year.
- She experienced love arriving in unexpected ways during low points despite confusion and pain.
Humble Birth, Shepherd King, Restorative Peace
- Micah prophesies a humble Messiah from Bethlehem who will shepherd and rule differently than worldly kings.
- This king's greatness is measured by presence, compassion, and bringing shalom to the broken.
A Hard Year And Unexpected Grace
- Bethany describes a hard year with broken relationships, past abuse processing, and threatened safety.
- Despite suffering she also witnessed healing and deeper intimacy in relationships and ministry.