Abide and Respond Podcast

Jesse Bradley discusses the concept of hope, focusing on the story of Jesus healing a paralytic man in Mark chapter 2. He emphasizes that hope is relational, received, and retold. Hope grows the closer one gets to Jesus, and it is received from Jesus, not from religious practices. Hope is active and requires determination, courage, and faith.

The fear of God courageously follows God's plan

The fear of God protects kindness

The fear of God resists dark agendas

The fear of God leads to God's favor

The Holy Spirit has transformational power! Jesse emphasizes that transformation often involves change and growth, which can sometimes be painful but is ultimately beneficial. The Holy Spirit is a relationship that can lead to shifts in one's life, requiring trust and surrender. Reflect on your personal growth over the past year and identify areas where they want to become more like Christ. Are you ready to be open to the work of the Holy Spirit?

What is and what is not kindness? This could be a big shift as we look at how Jesus treated people and how we should respond with choosing the spirit instead of the flesh as we interact with others. 

The Holy Spirit is God and one of the greatest gifts a person can receive. He provides power, comfort, truth, and yes, fire. Today, we're talking about the joy of the Holy Spirit and how the kingdom of God is a kingdom of joy. If you've grown up with negative experiences related to church and God, the Holy Spirit can redeem and heal those experiences, bringing you God's joy through His truth.

When you are on fire, for God, obstacles start to diminish. What seemed and felt daunting, now is happening. We can't do it on our own strength. It's more than just technology and methods and principles and knowledge. We need the fire of the Holy Spirit. Listen to this episode to find out more about the incredible relationship you have with God and how he is a consuming fire. 

1. Judg. 2:7, The people served the Lord throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and who had seen all the great things the Lord had done for Israel.

2. Judg. 2:10-11, After the whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew neither the Lord nor what he had done for Israel. Then the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord and served the Baals.

3. Judg. 3:11, The Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord; they forgot the Lord their God and served the Baals and the Asherahs.

The Call:

1 There is a spiritual battle that rages, and you need God's armor.

2 God is calling you to participate with prayer and fasting.

3 God has breakthroughs and boldness for you.

Glorifying God with:

1 The devoted private steps when no one is watching

2 The bold public steps that align with God's word

3 The faithful steps that inspire and leave a legacy

Seeking God:

1 A Deep Encounter

2 A Great Rescue

3 A New Season

4 A Citywide Renewal