Blog Post
Whoever has Ears, Let Them Hear Part 1—by Justin Renton
June 12, 2023
Sermon summary:
The Apostle John warns the church in Ephesus who has lost their passion for Christ. Christianity is about a relationship with God, not just things to do.
He encourages them to Remember the height from which they have fallen; To Repent, and to Do the things they did at first.
Watch the full service
here (the message starts at 51mins).
We all start out the same way, fearfully and wonderfully made by God. The question is: How do you want your life story to play out? God's goodness pursues us. And while things in life won't work out just because you pray, the cross is the greatest evidence of God's goodness. What will you allow him to do in your life?
Yada is a Hebrew word that means "to know". God reveals himself to us through his power, his loving kindness, his word, Holy Spirit and forgiveness. The cross is the ultimate expression of God's love for us.
The Hebrew word "yada" means "to know" from the heart or by experience. While the word "relationship" is not in the Bible, it permeates the scriptures. God knows our hearts and our thoughts. We get to know him by being broken, humble, completely open and by making it our goal to know him.