Passion City Church DC Podcast What on Earth is God Doing, for Heaven's Sake? | Luke 2:25-32
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Jan 12, 2026 Explore the intriguing timing of God's redemptive plan throughout history. Discover Simeon's prophetic insight and how it leads to peace amid confusion. Unpack the significance of Jesus’s arrival at the perfect moment and how it ties to the story of Israel. Learn about personal pain's purpose in shaping us for God's mission. Ben Stuart encourages active participation in divine working, reminding us that our stories contribute to a greater legacy of faith. Find hope amid anxiety as we embrace our purpose.
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Beeville Firewood Confusion
- Ben Stuart recounts a childhood Christmas where he and his brother were taken to a field and left to cut firewood for cows after a truck drove off.
- The story illustrates feeling confused by God's timing and wondering, "God, what are you doing?"
Perspective Brings Peace
- Simeon's prayer in Luke 2 gives peace because he sees God's plan fulfilled in Jesus.
- Ben Stuart argues that perspective on God's purposes produces peace amid life's chaos.
Zooming To Abraham's Promise
- The Bible's narrative zooms from creation to a focused promise given to Abraham.
- Ben Stuart shows God's plan narrows to one family as the vehicle for universal blessing.