Become New with John Ortberg "Wax On, Wax Off" | John Ortberg
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Aug 14, 2025 Explore the fascinating theme of resting in divine sovereignty while emphasizing the importance of obedience in personal growth. The podcast draws on karate training to illustrate how small, guided tasks lead to spiritual transformation. Humility is highlighted as a crucial element in character development, showing that true empowerment comes from submission and service. Listeners gain practical insights on nurturing obedience and maintaining moral integrity in their daily lives.
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Seventh Day Means God Is On The Throne
- God resting on the seventh day signifies his kingship and the start of his kingdom, not inactivity.
- That rest invites us to live under God's rule rather than trying to occupy his throne.
Genesis' Refrain Points To Ongoing Rest
- The repeated refrain 'there was evening and there was morning' emphasizes moving toward a permanent seventh day.
- The seventh day is ongoing; we live in a time of God's completed ordering where he reigns now.
The Prohibition Reveals The Human Problem
- The Eden prohibition illustrates a moral order that humans must either submit to or defy.
- This rule isn't arbitrary; it exposes the human problem of wanting to be on the throne instead of God.
