Show Us the Father—by Tsepo May
June 18, 2023
Sermon summary:
God has many roles. We are called to give thanks to the Father, to glorify the Father, and to show the Father. Christianity is firstly a relationship. In the parable of the prodigal son we see both sons had a skewed view of the fahter. We too can misunderstand and not have a healthy view of the Father, which will affect our relationship with him. Psalm 103:8-18 tells us God is...
In him, we have absolute safety, compassion-driven anger, and ultimate hope.
Watch the full service here (the sermon starts at 53mins)
The perfect Father chooses mercy over judgment and connection over correction, and he celebrates repentance, calling us to reflect His love and grace.
Submission begins with surrender to God. Following Jesus' example, we lay down self-will, serve others in love, and trust his direction daily.
Jesus was full of grace and truth. Wisdom knows when to comfort, when to correct, and how to speak with love, discernment, and humility.