Growing Down into Childlkeness Pt. 2 | Chris Green
Jan 10, 2022
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Chris Green from Sanctuary Tulsa discusses the significance of embracing childlikeness in spirituality, highlighting the transition from adult sovereignty to humble service. The podcast explores Jesus as a model for maintaining childlike intimacy with God and embracing childlike qualities. It also delves into the depths of divine presence and absence, emphasizing the importance of childlike faith and divine grace in spiritual growth.
Jesus' baptism highlights his child-like essence and connection with humanity, emphasizing joy and God's delight.
Embracing childlikeness is crucial for spiritual growth, fostering trust, intimacy with God, and humility.
Deep dives
Childlikeness in Baptism of Jesus
The podcast explores the baptism of Jesus as a moment where he is affirmed as the Son, the beloved, not because of his perfection but his child-like essence. Jesus being baptized among others emphasizes his connection with humanity and highlights the joy of childlikeness that God delights in. The episode challenges misconceptions of growing up equating to maturity, stressing the importance of embracing childlikeness regardless of societal pressures.
Jesus's Life as Perfect Childlikeness
The episode delves into Jesus embodying perfect childlikeness throughout his life, contrary to viewing baptism as a transition from childhood to adulthood. Jesus's unwavering trust in the Father and childlike questions reflect a profound intimacy with God. The insistence on childlikeness is emphasized as essential for spiritual growth and connection with God.
The Call to Childlikeness in Christian Life
Drawing on theological insights, the episode highlights the call to childlikeness in the Christian journey, echoing theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar's focus on descending into humble service. The narrative challenges societal notions of false adulthood, urging individuals to embrace radical dependency on God. Apt Biblical references from Proverbs and Acts underscore the significance of childlikeness and humility in experiencing God's grace and presence.