Bridgetown Audio Podcast Beatitudes: Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
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Feb 25, 2025 David Thomas, a key leader during the Asbury Revival at Asbury Seminary, shares insights on spiritual hunger and its importance in deepening faith. He examines how the Beatitudes reflect an upside-down kingdom, where the meek are blessed. The conversation highlights the power of travailing prayer, promoting emotional honesty and vulnerability. Thomas also discusses the church’s role in authentically addressing community brokenness and the urgency for spiritual awakenings, spotlighting transformative stories of individuals seeking a genuine encounter with Jesus.
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Stewarding Hunger
- Steward your hunger and organize your life around it.
- Embrace discontent and see it as a blessing, not something to be resolved quickly.
Asbury Revival
- A spontaneous revival started at Asbury College during a chapel service.
- It began with a few students lingering after the service and expressing their struggles, leading to 16 days of continuous worship and prayer.
Spiritual Starvation
- People crave authentic encounters with Jesus.
- They will go to great lengths to experience his presence.