Bridgetown Audio Podcast
The Gifts of the Spirit for the work of the Kingdom: The Way of Love
Jun 3, 2024
Exploring the Gifts of the Spirit through miracles, signs, and the power of love in a community. From contrasting narratives of human pride and divine unity to the dangers of seeking personal glory over serving God. Emphasizing the power of speech in Pentecost and the importance of aligning gifts with true freedom. Creativity as a spiritual practice, focusing on the process over the end result and aligning beliefs to avoid crises of faith.
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- Human ambition clashed with divine intervention at Babel, highlighting consequences of pride and rebellion against God's authority.
- Pentecost symbolized unity through diverse languages, showcasing the Holy Spirit's unifying power and ability to bridge communication barriers.
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The Tower of Babel: A Tale of Human Will and God's Intervention
In Genesis 11, people unified, decided to build a city and a tower reaching the heavens to make a name for themselves. God intervened, saw their unified efforts as potentially limitless, and decided to confuse their language to thwart their plans. The dispersion from Babel marked a moment where human ambition clashed with divine intervention, showing the consequences of pride and rebellious efforts against God's authority.
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