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Hesed, Part 1 - by Ivor Botha
March 24, 2024
Sermon recap:
Just like the word "lekker" or "ubuntu" there are some words that cannot be translated into English with just one word. Hesed is a Hebrew word that has 170 English words to describe it. Unexpected loving kindness is one of many phrases used to try and show how much God loves us.
If you missed the service you can watch it in full on our YouTube channel. The sermon starts at 34 mins.
To know about the kingdom you must know about its king. Do we call Jesus our king, and live out the values of the kingdom?
The theme of the conference was "BUILDtogether" and the speakers and discussions challenged the Elders, Evangelists, Teachers and lay leaders to love God, love people and allow the Spirit to lead the building of the church.
What do fathers represent? Leaders, defenders, authority, providers, warmth, security, belonging and more. Practicals: Lead by example, stand in the gap, establish customs, identify and meet needs, be a source of hope and be willing to pay the ultimate sacrifce.