WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:14.919 Good morning. 00:00:20.580 --> 00:00:21.780 Good morning, everyone. 00:00:25.460 --> 00:00:28.300 It's great to see you this morning, great to be together, 00:00:28.300 --> 00:00:30.019 to worship the Lord this morning. 00:00:37.120 --> 00:00:42.280 I'd like to welcome everyone that's joining us still on the live stream 00:00:42.280 --> 00:00:43.920 and, of course, everyone here this morning. 00:00:46.780 --> 00:00:51.320 Just as a quick reminder, we're still in mask mode, 00:00:51.500 --> 00:00:55.600 so please, if you get up and move around, go ahead and keep your masks on. 00:00:55.600 --> 00:01:01.260 So let's turn our hearts towards the Lord together this morning 00:01:01.260 --> 00:01:04.260 with these words from the book of Hebrews. 00:01:04.260 --> 00:01:09.240 Therefore, brothers and sisters, 00:01:09.920 --> 00:01:13.820 since we have confidence to enter the most holy place 00:01:13.820 --> 00:01:15.859 by the blood of Jesus, 00:01:16.380 --> 00:01:20.740 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain 00:01:20.740 --> 00:01:22.719 that is his body, 00:01:23.400 --> 00:01:26.620 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 00:01:26.620 --> 00:01:31.120 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart 00:01:31.120 --> 00:01:34.020 and with the full assurance that faith brings, 00:01:34.700 --> 00:01:39.820 having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience 00:01:39.820 --> 00:01:43.020 and having our bodies washed with pure water. 00:01:44.080 --> 00:01:45.719 And from Psalms chapter 9, 00:01:45.719 --> 00:02:02.599 So let's stand together and let's praise the Lord together. 00:02:02.599 --> 00:02:13.799 Praise the Lord. 00:02:13.799 --> 00:02:20.099 His mercy is more. 00:02:22.639 --> 00:02:28.799 Stronger than darkness, new every morn. 00:02:28.800 --> 00:02:31.520 Our sins, they are many. 00:02:31.520 --> 00:02:35.520 His mercy is more. 00:02:44.420 --> 00:02:48.040 What love could remember? 00:02:48.500 --> 00:02:51.040 No wrongs we have done. 00:02:51.640 --> 00:02:54.480 Omnish and all-knowing, 00:02:54.640 --> 00:02:57.160 He counts not their sum. 00:02:57.159 --> 00:03:03.280 Thrown into a sea without bottom or shore. 00:03:05.340 --> 00:03:08.159 Our sins, they are many. 00:03:08.159 --> 00:03:11.159 His mercy is more. 00:03:12.159 --> 00:03:15.280 Praise the Lord. 00:03:17.280 --> 00:03:22.159 His mercy is more. 00:03:22.159 --> 00:03:31.340 Stronger than darkness, new every morn. 00:03:31.340 --> 00:03:34.060 Our sins, they are many. 00:03:34.060 --> 00:03:37.159 His mercy is more. 00:03:37.159 --> 00:03:37.659 His mercy is more. 00:03:37.659 --> 00:03:52.659 What patience would wait as we constantly roam. 00:03:52.659 --> 00:03:59.719 What Father so tender is calling us home. 00:03:59.719 --> 00:04:00.719 He welcomes the weak, new every morn. 00:04:00.719 --> 00:04:06.719 He welcomes the weakest, the vilest, the poor. 00:04:07.900 --> 00:04:10.719 Our sins, they are many. 00:04:10.719 --> 00:04:13.719 His mercy is more. 00:04:13.719 --> 00:04:18.720 Praise the Lord. 00:04:18.720 --> 00:04:20.720 His mercy is more. 00:04:20.720 --> 00:04:25.720 His mercy is more. 00:04:27.720 --> 00:04:33.720 Stronger than darkness, new every morn. 00:04:33.720 --> 00:04:35.720 Our sins, they are many. 00:04:35.720 --> 00:04:39.720 His mercy is more. 00:04:39.720 --> 00:04:55.840 What riches of kindness he lavished on us 00:04:55.840 --> 00:05:02.180 His blood was the payment, his life was the cost 00:05:02.180 --> 00:05:08.720 We stood neath a debt we could never afford 00:05:08.720 --> 00:05:18.720 And our sins they are many, his mercy is more 00:05:18.720 --> 00:05:29.720 Praise the Lord, his mercy is more 00:05:29.720 --> 00:05:37.720 Stronger than darkness, new every morn 00:05:37.720 --> 00:05:43.720 Our sins they are many, his mercy is more 00:05:43.720 --> 00:05:53.720 Praise the Lord, his mercy is more 00:05:53.720 --> 00:06:03.720 Stronger than darkness, new every morn 00:06:03.720 --> 00:06:09.720 Our sins they are many, his mercy is more 00:06:09.720 --> 00:06:19.720 Our sins they are many, his mercy is more 00:06:19.720 --> 00:06:21.720 Mercy is more 00:06:21.720 --> 00:06:25.720 You may be seated 00:06:25.720 --> 00:06:37.720 Morning 00:06:37.720 --> 00:06:46.480 Our scripture reading today is 1 John chapter 3 verses 11 through 18 00:06:46.480 --> 00:07:03.480 Starting in verse 11 00:07:03.480 --> 00:07:06.920 For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning 00:07:06.920 --> 00:07:09.420 That we should love one another 00:07:09.420 --> 00:07:13.939 We should not be like Cain, who is of the evil one and murdered his brother 00:07:13.939 --> 00:07:16.160 And why did he murder him? 00:07:16.920 --> 00:07:20.000 Because his own deeds were evil and his brother's righteous 00:07:20.000 --> 00:07:23.480 Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you 00:07:23.480 --> 00:07:28.160 We know that we have passed out of death into life because we love the brothers 00:07:28.160 --> 00:07:31.700 Whoever does not love abides in death 00:07:31.700 --> 00:07:34.840 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer 00:07:34.839 --> 00:07:38.339 And you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him 00:07:38.339 --> 00:07:43.579 By this we know, love, that he laid down his life for us 00:07:43.579 --> 00:07:46.619 And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers 00:07:46.619 --> 00:07:51.159 But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need 00:07:51.159 --> 00:07:53.559 Yet closes his heart against him 00:07:53.559 --> 00:07:55.500 How does God's love abide in him? 00:07:56.699 --> 00:08:00.599 Little children, let us not love in word or talk 00:08:00.599 --> 00:08:03.039 But in deed and in truth 00:08:03.040 --> 00:08:10.040 Pray with me 00:08:10.040 --> 00:08:14.540 Father God 00:08:14.540 --> 00:08:17.280 We come to you this morning to worship you 00:08:17.280 --> 00:08:20.060 You are good 00:08:20.060 --> 00:08:21.860 You are perfect 00:08:21.860 --> 00:08:24.960 How can such a perfect God 00:08:24.960 --> 00:08:27.840 Love such imperfect people 00:08:27.840 --> 00:08:31.040 We rebelled against you 00:08:31.040 --> 00:08:32.600 Rejected you 00:08:32.600 --> 00:08:35.019 Yet in your mercy and grace 00:08:35.019 --> 00:08:35.960 You loved us 00:08:35.960 --> 00:08:37.540 You sought us 00:08:37.540 --> 00:08:41.440 You called us to love one another as you love us 00:08:41.440 --> 00:08:42.399 But we do not 00:08:42.399 --> 00:08:46.420 We find reasons to divide from one another 00:08:46.420 --> 00:08:48.879 And to create factions that breed resentment 00:08:48.879 --> 00:08:53.139 You've broken down the dividing wall of hostility 00:08:53.139 --> 00:08:54.779 But we erect new ones 00:08:54.779 --> 00:09:00.059 If a brother or sister disagrees with us on politics 00:09:00.059 --> 00:09:01.960 Or has a different background than us 00:09:01.960 --> 00:09:04.139 We do not seek to foster a loving relationship 00:09:04.139 --> 00:09:07.939 But devise justifications for hating them 00:09:07.939 --> 00:09:11.360 This is sin 00:09:11.360 --> 00:09:13.639 This is worldliness 00:09:13.639 --> 00:09:16.620 This is a rejection of your teaching 00:09:16.620 --> 00:09:18.580 And a slander on your name 00:09:18.580 --> 00:09:21.340 Have mercy on us 00:09:21.340 --> 00:09:21.820 Oh Lord 00:09:21.820 --> 00:09:24.379 Let's take a moment 00:09:24.379 --> 00:09:25.759 To confess our sins to God 00:09:25.759 --> 00:09:26.320 In our hearts 00:09:26.320 --> 00:09:38.220 Thank you Lord 00:09:38.220 --> 00:09:40.020 For the work of the cross 00:09:40.020 --> 00:09:42.560 For the example of Jesus Christ 00:09:42.559 --> 00:09:44.479 When we were his enemy 00:09:44.479 --> 00:09:46.500 He died for us 00:09:46.500 --> 00:09:48.279 To reconcile us to you 00:09:48.279 --> 00:09:51.119 Thank you that through his work 00:09:51.119 --> 00:09:52.799 We can be reconciled to each other 00:09:52.799 --> 00:09:55.919 Fill us with the Holy Spirit 00:09:55.919 --> 00:09:58.000 So that we can look into the face of one 00:09:58.000 --> 00:10:00.179 Who would be our enemy in the flesh 00:10:00.179 --> 00:10:01.079 And love them 00:10:01.079 --> 00:10:02.719 As you love us 00:10:02.719 --> 00:10:05.699 Help us to see their flaws 00:10:05.700 --> 00:10:07.820 And love them all the more 00:10:07.820 --> 00:10:09.460 As we remember the flaws and evil 00:10:09.460 --> 00:10:10.580 You saw in us 00:10:10.580 --> 00:10:12.360 When you died for us 00:10:12.360 --> 00:10:15.720 Fill us with your transforming love 00:10:15.720 --> 00:10:17.560 Help us to lean 00:10:17.560 --> 00:10:18.980 On your mercy and grace 00:10:18.980 --> 00:10:20.759 We love you 00:10:20.759 --> 00:10:22.500 We pray this in Jesus' name 00:10:22.500 --> 00:10:23.440 Amen 00:10:35.700 --> 00:10:38.300 Would you stand with me 00:10:38.300 --> 00:10:41.300 And receive these words of assurance 00:10:41.300 --> 00:10:47.640 This is from the Gospel of John 00:10:47.640 --> 00:10:51.680 For God so loved the world 00:10:51.680 --> 00:10:52.860 So much 00:10:52.860 --> 00:10:55.780 That he gave his one and only son 00:10:55.780 --> 00:10:59.220 So that everyone who believes in him 00:10:59.220 --> 00:11:00.400 Will not perish 00:11:00.400 --> 00:11:02.240 But have eternal life 00:11:02.240 --> 00:11:05.680 God sent his son into the world 00:11:05.679 --> 00:11:07.859 Not to judge the world 00:11:07.859 --> 00:11:10.079 But to save the world 00:11:10.079 --> 00:11:10.879 Through him 00:11:10.879 --> 00:11:14.019 There is no judgment 00:11:14.019 --> 00:11:16.819 Against anyone who believes in him 00:11:16.819 --> 00:11:18.479 Amen 00:11:18.479 --> 00:11:19.419 Please be seated 00:11:19.419 --> 00:11:23.899 Well welcome again to Trinity Baptist Church 00:11:23.899 --> 00:11:25.000 If you're new here 00:11:25.000 --> 00:11:27.479 We'd love to invite you to go to the website 00:11:27.479 --> 00:11:30.019 And maybe fill out the contact form 00:11:30.019 --> 00:11:32.519 So that we can reach out to you by email 00:11:32.519 --> 00:11:36.259 Also the email and website 00:11:36.259 --> 00:11:38.860 Is how we're keeping everyone in touch 00:11:38.860 --> 00:11:40.299 With things that are going on at the church 00:11:40.299 --> 00:11:41.379 Of which there are several 00:11:41.379 --> 00:11:43.039 So I'm going to try to bring them all 00:11:43.039 --> 00:11:44.860 To your attention now 00:11:44.860 --> 00:11:49.059 So Bridges of Hope is a ministry 00:11:49.059 --> 00:11:51.199 That we're deeply involved in 00:11:51.199 --> 00:11:52.919 And they're going to have a 00:11:52.919 --> 00:11:55.120 Playground cleanup day 00:11:55.120 --> 00:11:56.860 Coming up Saturday, May 1st 00:11:56.860 --> 00:12:00.100 So if you're interested in learning more about that 00:12:00.100 --> 00:12:01.960 Or signing up 00:12:01.960 --> 00:12:04.879 You can visit the Bridges of Hope website 00:12:04.879 --> 00:12:07.379 Also we have a women's picnic 00:12:07.379 --> 00:12:08.759 Coming up in Worcester Park 00:12:08.759 --> 00:12:10.919 So that's May 8th 00:12:10.919 --> 00:12:13.039 And we would ask that you would RSVP 00:12:13.039 --> 00:12:15.060 Because there's going to be food involved 00:12:15.060 --> 00:12:16.720 So you can go to the website 00:12:16.720 --> 00:12:17.899 To do that 00:12:17.899 --> 00:12:18.720 Our website 00:12:18.720 --> 00:12:23.340 Thirdly we have a congregational meeting 00:12:23.340 --> 00:12:25.160 Coming up on May 12th 00:12:25.160 --> 00:12:26.460 Where we'll be considering 00:12:26.460 --> 00:12:28.220 New officers for the church 00:12:28.220 --> 00:12:29.899 So please 00:12:29.899 --> 00:12:33.240 Save the date for that 00:12:33.240 --> 00:12:35.139 And then lastly 00:12:35.139 --> 00:12:36.899 If you're leaving town 00:12:36.899 --> 00:12:37.759 If you're in a season 00:12:37.759 --> 00:12:39.320 Where your time at Trinity 00:12:39.320 --> 00:12:40.200 Is coming to an end 00:12:40.200 --> 00:12:41.600 We'd love to know that 00:12:41.600 --> 00:12:43.420 So if you'd let the church office know that 00:12:43.420 --> 00:12:45.560 That would be great 00:12:45.560 --> 00:12:48.500 So if you'll bow your heads with me 00:12:48.500 --> 00:12:50.139 Let's go to the Lord together 00:12:50.139 --> 00:12:50.740 In prayer 00:12:50.740 --> 00:13:02.639 Father 00:13:02.639 --> 00:13:06.180 Thank you for making a way 00:13:06.180 --> 00:13:07.899 For us to draw near to you 00:13:07.899 --> 00:13:10.480 To come into your presence 00:13:10.480 --> 00:13:12.039 As clean, forgiven 00:13:12.039 --> 00:13:13.960 And fully restored 00:13:13.960 --> 00:13:14.879 Sons and daughters 00:13:14.879 --> 00:13:18.100 We praise you 00:13:18.100 --> 00:13:19.680 For your mighty works of salvation 00:13:19.680 --> 00:13:20.379 And redemption 00:13:20.379 --> 00:13:23.340 For intervening in human history 00:13:23.340 --> 00:13:24.960 That was headed for destruction 00:13:24.960 --> 00:13:27.600 For sending Jesus into the world 00:13:27.600 --> 00:13:29.980 For changing our hearts 00:13:29.980 --> 00:13:32.039 So that we may embrace Jesus as Savior 00:13:32.039 --> 00:13:35.539 And for giving us an unshakable hope 00:13:35.539 --> 00:13:36.220 For the future 00:13:36.220 --> 00:13:40.919 We pray for the world that we live in 00:13:40.919 --> 00:13:44.459 We pray that injustice 00:13:44.459 --> 00:13:44.479 We pray that injustice 00:13:44.479 --> 00:13:45.539 Tyranny 00:13:45.539 --> 00:13:47.120 Slavery 00:13:47.120 --> 00:13:48.620 Oppression 00:13:48.620 --> 00:13:49.779 And evil 00:13:49.779 --> 00:13:51.860 Would be suppressed 00:13:51.860 --> 00:13:54.479 And that a respect and care 00:13:54.479 --> 00:13:55.939 For the weak and vulnerable 00:13:55.939 --> 00:13:57.819 Would prevail 00:13:57.819 --> 00:14:01.579 We pray that the selfishness 00:14:01.579 --> 00:14:02.439 Greed 00:14:02.439 --> 00:14:03.959 And pride 00:14:03.959 --> 00:14:04.620 That cause 00:14:04.620 --> 00:14:05.580 Enmity and strife 00:14:05.580 --> 00:14:06.460 And strife 00:14:06.460 --> 00:14:07.259 And discord 00:14:07.259 --> 00:14:08.460 Would be put off 00:14:08.460 --> 00:14:10.000 And that peace 00:14:10.000 --> 00:14:10.720 Would prevail 00:14:10.720 --> 00:14:13.899 We pray that 00:14:13.899 --> 00:14:14.919 Hunger 00:14:14.919 --> 00:14:15.720 And poverty 00:14:15.720 --> 00:14:16.779 Homelessness 00:14:16.779 --> 00:14:18.159 And disease 00:14:18.159 --> 00:14:19.399 Would come to an end 00:14:19.399 --> 00:14:22.199 And a spirit of generosity 00:14:22.199 --> 00:14:23.980 And mercy 00:14:23.980 --> 00:14:26.360 Would grow 00:14:26.360 --> 00:14:27.699 Between all people 00:14:27.699 --> 00:14:31.439 And Father 00:14:31.439 --> 00:14:32.539 We pray for the hearts 00:14:32.539 --> 00:14:33.279 Of all people 00:14:33.279 --> 00:14:33.799 Everywhere 00:14:33.799 --> 00:14:36.179 That in the midst 00:14:36.179 --> 00:14:37.100 Of the confusion 00:14:37.100 --> 00:14:38.319 Of this world 00:14:38.319 --> 00:14:40.840 You would reveal yourself 00:14:40.840 --> 00:14:41.740 By your spirit 00:14:41.740 --> 00:14:42.799 And bring clarity 00:14:42.799 --> 00:14:47.319 We pray that the toxic path 00:14:47.319 --> 00:14:49.259 Of self-orientation 00:14:49.259 --> 00:14:51.000 Of the human heart 00:14:51.000 --> 00:14:52.079 Would be exposed 00:14:52.079 --> 00:14:54.019 And that you would bring 00:14:54.019 --> 00:14:55.059 Many to repentance 00:14:55.059 --> 00:14:57.259 And faith 00:14:57.259 --> 00:14:58.120 In Jesus 00:14:58.120 --> 00:15:02.679 Father 00:15:02.679 --> 00:15:04.379 Thank you for your common grace 00:15:04.379 --> 00:15:05.219 In restraining 00:15:05.219 --> 00:15:06.659 This virus 00:15:06.659 --> 00:15:10.299 We pray that you would give us 00:15:10.299 --> 00:15:11.559 Wisdom as we navigate 00:15:11.559 --> 00:15:13.119 Another season 00:15:13.119 --> 00:15:14.219 Of rapidly changing 00:15:14.219 --> 00:15:15.239 Circumstances 00:15:15.239 --> 00:15:16.279 And we pray for 00:15:16.279 --> 00:15:17.399 A continued spirit 00:15:17.399 --> 00:15:19.079 Of unity in Christ 00:15:19.079 --> 00:15:19.939 Among your people 00:15:19.939 --> 00:15:20.659 Here at Trinity 00:15:20.659 --> 00:15:23.739 We pray for those 00:15:23.739 --> 00:15:24.179 Among us 00:15:24.179 --> 00:15:24.899 Who are facing 00:15:24.899 --> 00:15:26.279 Difficult trials 00:15:26.279 --> 00:15:27.879 That are threatening 00:15:27.879 --> 00:15:29.239 To overwhelm 00:15:29.239 --> 00:15:29.819 And even 00:15:29.819 --> 00:15:32.519 Our faith 00:15:32.519 --> 00:15:33.139 And hope 00:15:33.139 --> 00:15:35.819 Father 00:15:35.819 --> 00:15:37.099 Be our refuge 00:15:37.099 --> 00:15:37.819 And strength 00:15:37.819 --> 00:15:39.659 And ever present 00:15:39.659 --> 00:15:40.119 Help 00:15:40.119 --> 00:15:41.059 In our time 00:15:41.059 --> 00:15:41.539 Of trouble 00:15:41.539 --> 00:15:42.419 Help us 00:15:42.419 --> 00:15:42.899 To cast 00:15:42.899 --> 00:15:43.919 All our anxieties 00:15:43.919 --> 00:15:44.679 And fears 00:15:44.679 --> 00:15:45.579 On you 00:15:45.579 --> 00:15:47.219 Knowing that you 00:15:47.219 --> 00:15:48.039 Care for us 00:15:48.039 --> 00:15:49.500 So much 00:15:49.500 --> 00:15:50.699 That you gave us 00:15:50.699 --> 00:15:51.099 Jesus 00:15:51.099 --> 00:15:54.399 And we pray 00:15:54.399 --> 00:15:55.339 For Pastor Greg 00:15:55.339 --> 00:15:56.120 As he brings us 00:15:56.120 --> 00:15:56.539 Your word 00:15:56.539 --> 00:15:57.099 This morning 00:15:57.099 --> 00:15:59.079 Open the eyes 00:15:59.079 --> 00:15:59.759 Of our hearts 00:15:59.759 --> 00:16:00.839 And give us ears 00:16:00.839 --> 00:16:01.299 To hear 00:16:01.299 --> 00:16:02.579 So that we may be able 00:16:02.579 --> 00:16:03.899 To receive 00:16:03.899 --> 00:16:04.579 What you have 00:16:04.579 --> 00:16:05.159 For us 00:16:05.159 --> 00:16:07.419 We thank you 00:16:07.419 --> 00:16:08.379 For hearing our prayers 00:16:08.379 --> 00:16:09.360 For Jesus' sake 00:16:09.360 --> 00:16:10.120 Amen 00:16:10.120 --> 00:16:15.560 This is the time 00:16:15.560 --> 00:16:15.940 When we would 00:16:15.940 --> 00:16:16.659 Normally collect 00:16:16.659 --> 00:16:17.419 The offering 00:16:17.419 --> 00:16:18.820 But I think 00:16:18.820 --> 00:16:19.440 As we all know 00:16:19.440 --> 00:16:19.840 By now 00:16:19.840 --> 00:16:20.340 You can go to 00:16:20.340 --> 00:16:20.799 The website 00:16:20.799 --> 00:16:21.399 To give 00:16:21.399 --> 00:16:22.379 And also 00:16:22.379 --> 00:16:23.139 There are boxes 00:16:23.139 --> 00:16:23.820 In the back 00:16:23.820 --> 00:16:25.139 That you can 00:16:25.139 --> 00:16:26.919 Make your offering 00:16:26.919 --> 00:16:29.159 Please stand 00:16:29.159 --> 00:16:29.799 As we continue 00:16:29.799 --> 00:16:30.700 To worship God 00:16:30.700 --> 00:16:31.460 Together in song 00:16:31.460 --> 00:16:59.940 What gift of grace 00:16:59.940 --> 00:17:01.480 Is Jesus 00:17:01.480 --> 00:17:01.520 Is Jesus 00:17:01.520 --> 00:17:03.600 My redeemer 00:17:03.600 --> 00:17:06.900 There is no more 00:17:06.900 --> 00:17:08.380 For heaven 00:17:08.380 --> 00:17:10.320 Now to give 00:17:10.320 --> 00:17:13.799 He is my joy 00:17:13.799 --> 00:17:15.480 My righteousness 00:17:15.480 --> 00:17:17.380 And freedom 00:17:17.380 --> 00:17:20.740 My steadfast love 00:17:20.740 --> 00:17:24.940 My deep and boundless peace 00:17:24.940 --> 00:17:27.620 To this I hold 00:17:27.620 --> 00:17:31.200 My hope is only Jesus 00:17:31.200 --> 00:17:34.620 For my life 00:17:34.620 --> 00:17:38.720 Is wholly bound to His 00:17:38.720 --> 00:17:42.480 Oh how strange and divine 00:17:42.480 --> 00:17:44.620 I can sing 00:17:44.620 --> 00:17:46.360 All is mine 00:17:46.360 --> 00:17:47.940 Yet not I 00:17:47.940 --> 00:17:51.940 But through Christ in me 00:17:51.940 --> 00:18:04.660 The night is dark 00:18:04.660 --> 00:18:08.200 But I am not forsaken 00:18:08.200 --> 00:18:11.519 For by my side 00:18:11.519 --> 00:18:12.880 The Savior 00:18:12.880 --> 00:18:15.160 He will stay 00:18:15.160 --> 00:18:18.220 I labor on 00:18:18.220 --> 00:18:19.680 In weakness 00:18:19.680 --> 00:18:22.080 And rejoicing 00:18:22.080 --> 00:18:25.019 For in my need 00:18:25.019 --> 00:18:28.380 His power is displayed 00:18:28.380 --> 00:18:31.640 To this I hold 00:18:31.640 --> 00:18:36.019 My shepherd will defend me 00:18:36.019 --> 00:18:40.060 Through the deepest valley 00:18:40.059 --> 00:18:42.059 He will lead 00:18:42.059 --> 00:18:43.119 He will lead 00:18:43.119 --> 00:18:45.099 Oh the night 00:18:45.099 --> 00:18:46.919 Has been won 00:18:46.919 --> 00:18:49.700 And I shall overcome 00:18:49.700 --> 00:18:51.819 Yet not I 00:18:51.819 --> 00:18:53.879 But through Christ 00:18:53.879 --> 00:18:55.599 In me 00:18:55.599 --> 00:19:08.219 No fate I dread 00:19:08.219 --> 00:19:11.919 I know I am forgiven 00:19:11.919 --> 00:19:14.919 The future sure 00:19:14.919 --> 00:19:18.599 The price it has been paid 00:19:18.599 --> 00:19:21.919 For Jesus bled 00:19:21.920 --> 00:19:23.200 And suffered 00:19:23.200 --> 00:19:25.380 And suffered for my pardon 00:19:25.380 --> 00:19:28.580 And He was raised 00:19:28.580 --> 00:19:31.920 To overthrow the grave 00:19:31.920 --> 00:19:35.140 To this I hold 00:19:35.140 --> 00:19:38.500 My sin has been defeated 00:19:38.500 --> 00:19:41.539 Jesus now 00:19:41.539 --> 00:19:45.100 And never is my plea 00:19:45.099 --> 00:19:49.699 Oh the chains are released 00:19:49.699 --> 00:19:51.679 I can sing 00:19:51.679 --> 00:19:53.119 I am free 00:19:53.119 --> 00:19:54.959 Yet not I 00:19:54.959 --> 00:19:56.859 But through Christ 00:19:56.859 --> 00:19:59.099 In me 00:19:59.099 --> 00:20:11.319 With every breath 00:20:11.319 --> 00:20:13.679 I long to follow 00:20:13.679 --> 00:20:14.919 Jesus 00:20:14.919 --> 00:20:18.079 For He hath said 00:20:18.079 --> 00:20:21.779 That He will bring me home 00:20:21.779 --> 00:20:25.039 And day by day 00:20:25.039 --> 00:20:29.480 I know He will renew me 00:20:29.480 --> 00:20:33.539 Until I stand with joy 00:20:33.539 --> 00:20:35.539 Before the throne 00:20:35.539 --> 00:20:39.000 To this I hold 00:20:39.000 --> 00:20:42.480 My hope is only Jesus 00:20:42.480 --> 00:20:49.720 All the glory evermore to Him 00:20:49.720 --> 00:20:53.440 When the race is complete 00:20:53.440 --> 00:20:56.740 Still my lips shall repeat 00:20:56.740 --> 00:20:58.639 Yet not I 00:20:58.639 --> 00:21:02.539 But through Christ in me 00:21:02.539 --> 00:21:06.599 When the race is complete 00:21:06.599 --> 00:21:10.139 Still my lips shall repeat 00:21:10.139 --> 00:21:12.019 Yet not I 00:21:12.019 --> 00:21:16.359 But through Christ in me 00:21:16.359 --> 00:21:18.960 Yet not I 00:21:18.960 --> 00:21:23.359 But through Christ in me 00:21:23.359 --> 00:21:25.059 You may be seated 00:21:25.059 --> 00:21:33.279 Well good morning church 00:21:33.279 --> 00:21:35.240 If you have a Bible 00:21:35.240 --> 00:21:36.579 Turn with me to John 00:21:36.579 --> 00:21:37.839 Chapter 13 00:21:37.839 --> 00:21:39.500 Beginning at verse 21 00:21:39.500 --> 00:21:42.119 We will also put the words up on the screen 00:21:42.119 --> 00:21:44.000 For those of you who are here 00:21:44.000 --> 00:21:46.659 As you're doing that 00:21:46.659 --> 00:21:48.539 Just a brief sort of update 00:21:48.539 --> 00:21:51.919 About where we're going with our worship service 00:21:51.919 --> 00:21:54.039 As you know the governor has announced 00:21:54.039 --> 00:21:57.319 Some changes to the Connecticut COVID restrictions 00:21:57.319 --> 00:22:00.379 That will phase in over the course of the next month 00:22:00.379 --> 00:22:02.899 And so over the next few weeks 00:22:02.899 --> 00:22:04.220 We'll be making a few adjustments 00:22:04.220 --> 00:22:05.799 Throughout the pandemic 00:22:05.799 --> 00:22:07.799 One of our guiding principles has been 00:22:07.799 --> 00:22:09.180 To follow the requirements 00:22:09.180 --> 00:22:10.839 And consider the recommendations 00:22:10.839 --> 00:22:12.519 Of local and state authorities 00:22:12.519 --> 00:22:15.059 But not to impose additional precautions 00:22:15.059 --> 00:22:16.440 If those authorities indicate 00:22:16.440 --> 00:22:17.680 That they are no longer needed 00:22:17.680 --> 00:22:19.680 So here are a couple of changes 00:22:19.680 --> 00:22:21.619 That you can expect in the coming weeks 00:22:21.619 --> 00:22:23.599 Next Sunday, May 2nd 00:22:23.599 --> 00:22:24.199 There will be some changes 00:22:24.199 --> 00:22:25.319 At our outdoor service 00:22:25.319 --> 00:22:27.059 Which happens on Sunday afternoons 00:22:27.059 --> 00:22:28.699 So at our outdoor service 00:22:28.699 --> 00:22:29.619 Starting next Sunday 00:22:29.619 --> 00:22:31.119 Masks will no longer be required 00:22:31.119 --> 00:22:33.500 And we won't paint circles on the field 00:22:33.500 --> 00:22:35.459 You'll be free to sit wherever you like 00:22:35.459 --> 00:22:37.159 There's still plenty of space 00:22:37.159 --> 00:22:38.679 So there's plenty of space 00:22:38.679 --> 00:22:40.559 To have distance from one another 00:22:40.559 --> 00:22:44.199 If that would be helpful for you as well 00:22:44.199 --> 00:22:46.379 But on May 19th 00:22:46.379 --> 00:22:49.119 The guidelines for indoor gatherings will change 00:22:49.119 --> 00:22:50.359 And we're going to 00:22:50.359 --> 00:22:51.979 We're still discussing exactly 00:22:51.979 --> 00:22:53.819 How that's going to work in here 00:22:53.819 --> 00:22:55.279 But we'll explain more specifically 00:22:55.279 --> 00:22:56.359 How that will work 00:22:56.359 --> 00:22:58.459 How that will affect our indoor services 00:22:58.459 --> 00:22:59.599 When the time gets closer 00:22:59.599 --> 00:23:01.479 So in general 00:23:01.479 --> 00:23:02.159 We want to say 00:23:02.159 --> 00:23:03.019 As we look ahead 00:23:03.019 --> 00:23:04.379 To enjoying more freedom 00:23:04.379 --> 00:23:05.959 In upcoming weeks 00:23:05.959 --> 00:23:07.439 We know that some of you are thinking 00:23:07.439 --> 00:23:09.319 This is long overdue 00:23:09.319 --> 00:23:11.119 And others of you are thinking 00:23:11.119 --> 00:23:12.979 This is happening way too quickly 00:23:12.979 --> 00:23:15.879 Regardless of your perspective 00:23:15.880 --> 00:23:18.260 Let's be intentional to 00:23:18.260 --> 00:23:20.540 Pursue love and unity in the church 00:23:20.540 --> 00:23:23.580 By honoring and forbearing with one another 00:23:23.580 --> 00:23:25.360 Now Paul says in Galatians 00:23:25.360 --> 00:23:27.920 Use your freedom as an opportunity 00:23:27.920 --> 00:23:30.000 To serve one another 00:23:30.000 --> 00:23:32.460 So just, you know, practically 00:23:32.460 --> 00:23:35.260 Maybe you are ready to give and receive hugs 00:23:35.260 --> 00:23:36.480 That's okay 00:23:36.480 --> 00:23:37.340 And you know what? 00:23:37.420 --> 00:23:38.940 By this point we won't stop you 00:23:38.940 --> 00:23:41.920 Maybe you're not ready to give and receive hugs 00:23:41.920 --> 00:23:43.800 Maybe you don't want anyone to touch you at all 00:23:43.800 --> 00:23:44.960 That's fine too 00:23:44.960 --> 00:23:46.400 Okay? 00:23:46.600 --> 00:23:47.579 And some of you 00:23:47.579 --> 00:23:49.460 Didn't want to get a hug 00:23:49.460 --> 00:23:50.539 Regardless of COVID 00:23:50.539 --> 00:23:53.920 So here's a simple guideline 00:23:53.920 --> 00:23:56.000 That we can all put into practice 00:23:56.000 --> 00:23:57.079 If you're not sure 00:23:57.079 --> 00:23:59.240 What someone else might be comfortable with 00:23:59.240 --> 00:24:00.640 Just ask 00:24:00.640 --> 00:24:02.100 And don't assume 00:24:02.100 --> 00:24:03.100 Okay? 00:24:03.140 --> 00:24:05.299 Don't put somebody else in an awkward position 00:24:05.299 --> 00:24:07.220 As the guidelines change 00:24:07.220 --> 00:24:08.900 Let's look forward to enjoying more freedom 00:24:08.900 --> 00:24:10.500 But let's use our freedom 00:24:10.500 --> 00:24:12.180 To serve one another in love 00:24:12.180 --> 00:24:12.920 Amen? 00:24:13.460 --> 00:24:14.140 All right 00:24:14.140 --> 00:24:15.880 Let's read this passage 00:24:15.880 --> 00:24:17.780 Which actually is about 00:24:17.780 --> 00:24:19.280 Loving one another 00:24:19.280 --> 00:24:20.440 John 13 00:24:20.440 --> 00:24:21.920 Beginning at verse 21 00:24:21.920 --> 00:24:24.240 After saying these things 00:24:24.240 --> 00:24:25.860 Jesus was troubled in his spirit 00:24:25.860 --> 00:24:26.500 And testified 00:24:26.500 --> 00:24:27.420 Truly, truly 00:24:27.420 --> 00:24:28.280 I say to you 00:24:28.280 --> 00:24:29.100 One of you 00:24:29.100 --> 00:24:30.900 Will betray me 00:24:30.900 --> 00:24:33.460 The disciples looked at one another 00:24:33.460 --> 00:24:34.840 Uncertain of whom he spoke 00:24:34.840 --> 00:24:36.740 One of his disciples 00:24:36.740 --> 00:24:37.580 Whom Jesus loved 00:24:37.580 --> 00:24:38.840 Was reclining a table 00:24:38.840 --> 00:24:39.800 At Jesus' side 00:24:39.799 --> 00:24:41.379 So Simon Peter 00:24:41.379 --> 00:24:42.139 Motioned to him 00:24:42.139 --> 00:24:43.480 To ask Jesus 00:24:43.480 --> 00:24:44.419 Of whom he was speaking 00:24:44.419 --> 00:24:46.119 So that disciple 00:24:46.119 --> 00:24:47.279 Leaning back against Jesus 00:24:47.279 --> 00:24:47.799 Said to him 00:24:47.799 --> 00:24:48.119 Lord 00:24:48.119 --> 00:24:49.359 Who is it? 00:24:50.220 --> 00:24:50.919 Jesus answered 00:24:50.919 --> 00:24:51.839 It is he to whom 00:24:51.839 --> 00:24:53.339 I will give this morsel of bread 00:24:53.339 --> 00:24:54.480 When I have dipped it 00:24:54.480 --> 00:24:56.819 So when he had dipped the morsel 00:24:56.819 --> 00:24:57.779 He gave it to Judas 00:24:57.779 --> 00:24:59.559 The son of Simon Iscariot 00:24:59.559 --> 00:25:01.859 Then after he had taken the morsel 00:25:01.859 --> 00:25:03.399 Satan entered into him 00:25:03.399 --> 00:25:05.059 Jesus said to him 00:25:05.059 --> 00:25:06.079 What you are going to do 00:25:06.079 --> 00:25:06.799 Do quickly 00:25:06.799 --> 00:25:08.960 Now no one at the table knew 00:25:08.960 --> 00:25:10.220 Why he said this to him 00:25:10.220 --> 00:25:11.899 Some thought that 00:25:11.899 --> 00:25:13.319 Because Judas had the money bag 00:25:13.319 --> 00:25:14.240 Jesus was telling him 00:25:14.240 --> 00:25:15.559 Buy what we need for the feast 00:25:15.559 --> 00:25:17.139 Or that he should give something 00:25:17.139 --> 00:25:17.700 To the poor 00:25:17.700 --> 00:25:20.419 So after receiving the morsel of bread 00:25:20.419 --> 00:25:21.720 He immediately went out 00:25:21.720 --> 00:25:23.059 And it was night 00:25:23.059 --> 00:25:25.119 When he had gone out 00:25:25.119 --> 00:25:25.599 Jesus said 00:25:25.599 --> 00:25:27.259 Now is the son of man glorified 00:25:27.259 --> 00:25:28.779 And God is glorified in him 00:25:28.779 --> 00:25:31.399 If God is glorified in him 00:25:31.399 --> 00:25:33.500 God will also glorify him in himself 00:25:33.500 --> 00:25:35.259 And glorify him at once 00:25:35.259 --> 00:25:36.799 Little children 00:25:36.799 --> 00:25:37.559 Yet a little while 00:25:37.559 --> 00:25:38.299 I am with you 00:25:38.299 --> 00:25:39.819 You will seek me 00:25:39.819 --> 00:25:41.119 And just as I said to the Jews 00:25:41.119 --> 00:25:42.420 Now also I say to you 00:25:42.420 --> 00:25:43.460 Where I am going 00:25:43.460 --> 00:25:44.740 You cannot come 00:25:44.740 --> 00:25:46.500 A new commandment 00:25:46.500 --> 00:25:47.259 I give to you 00:25:47.259 --> 00:25:49.299 That you love one another 00:25:49.299 --> 00:25:51.480 Just as I have loved you 00:25:51.480 --> 00:25:53.400 You also are to love one another 00:25:53.400 --> 00:25:54.940 By this all people will know 00:25:54.940 --> 00:25:56.039 That you are my disciples 00:25:56.039 --> 00:25:57.119 If you have love 00:25:57.119 --> 00:25:58.619 For one another 00:25:58.619 --> 00:26:00.740 Simon Peter said to him 00:26:00.740 --> 00:26:01.660 Lord where are you going 00:26:01.660 --> 00:26:03.539 Jesus answered him 00:26:03.539 --> 00:26:05.139 Where I am going 00:26:05.139 --> 00:26:06.359 You cannot follow me now 00:26:06.359 --> 00:26:08.339 But you will follow afterward 00:26:08.339 --> 00:26:10.159 Peter said to him 00:26:10.159 --> 00:26:10.440 Lord 00:26:10.440 --> 00:26:12.500 Why can't I follow you now 00:26:12.500 --> 00:26:14.740 I will lay down my life for you 00:26:14.740 --> 00:26:16.519 Jesus answered 00:26:16.519 --> 00:26:18.059 Will you lay down your life for me 00:26:18.059 --> 00:26:19.480 Truly 00:26:19.480 --> 00:26:20.180 Truly 00:26:20.180 --> 00:26:21.200 I say to you 00:26:21.200 --> 00:26:23.240 The rooster will not crow 00:26:23.240 --> 00:26:25.259 Till you have denied me 00:26:25.259 --> 00:26:26.379 Three 00:26:26.379 --> 00:26:27.799 Times 00:26:27.799 --> 00:26:31.139 One of the distinguishing marks 00:26:31.139 --> 00:26:33.319 Of true followers of Jesus 00:26:33.319 --> 00:26:33.839 Is 00:26:33.839 --> 00:26:34.839 Love 00:26:34.839 --> 00:26:37.259 At the heart of the section 00:26:37.259 --> 00:26:38.019 We just read 00:26:38.019 --> 00:26:39.919 We heard those words of Jesus 00:26:39.919 --> 00:26:40.700 To his disciples 00:26:40.700 --> 00:26:41.259 Love 00:26:41.259 --> 00:26:41.980 One 00:26:41.980 --> 00:26:42.659 Another 00:26:42.659 --> 00:26:44.240 By this all people will know 00:26:44.240 --> 00:26:45.700 That you are my disciples 00:26:45.700 --> 00:26:46.940 If you have love 00:26:46.940 --> 00:26:48.460 For one another 00:26:48.460 --> 00:26:50.799 Now on the surface 00:26:50.799 --> 00:26:51.919 That command 00:26:51.919 --> 00:26:53.019 To love one another 00:26:53.019 --> 00:26:54.720 May sound nice 00:26:54.720 --> 00:26:55.579 And pleasant 00:26:55.579 --> 00:26:57.720 Relatively uncontroversial 00:26:57.720 --> 00:26:59.240 Universally appealing 00:26:59.240 --> 00:27:00.159 It sounds like something 00:27:00.159 --> 00:27:01.240 That a kindergarten teacher 00:27:01.240 --> 00:27:02.059 Would say 00:27:02.059 --> 00:27:03.720 To a group of young children 00:27:03.720 --> 00:27:06.439 Or perhaps even 00:27:06.439 --> 00:27:07.399 The carefree topic 00:27:07.399 --> 00:27:08.299 Of a Beatles song 00:27:08.299 --> 00:27:09.919 All you need is love 00:27:09.919 --> 00:27:11.879 And love is all you need 00:27:11.879 --> 00:27:13.859 Some people say 00:27:13.859 --> 00:27:15.639 That as long as you have love 00:27:15.639 --> 00:27:16.819 Rather vaguely defined 00:27:16.819 --> 00:27:17.839 It's okay to ignore 00:27:17.839 --> 00:27:19.679 More specific biblical commands 00:27:19.679 --> 00:27:22.240 But when we look carefully 00:27:22.240 --> 00:27:23.439 At what Jesus says here 00:27:23.440 --> 00:27:25.660 None of that is actually true 00:27:25.660 --> 00:27:28.279 A new commandment 00:27:28.279 --> 00:27:28.980 I give you 00:27:28.980 --> 00:27:30.059 Jesus says 00:27:30.059 --> 00:27:32.299 Just as I have loved you 00:27:32.299 --> 00:27:34.299 You also are 00:27:34.299 --> 00:27:35.519 To love one another 00:27:35.519 --> 00:27:37.799 Now you might ask 00:27:37.799 --> 00:27:39.080 How is that command new? 00:27:39.860 --> 00:27:40.640 Isn't the command 00:27:40.640 --> 00:27:41.380 To love your neighbor 00:27:41.380 --> 00:27:41.980 As yourself 00:27:41.980 --> 00:27:43.220 Found throughout the Old Testament 00:27:43.220 --> 00:27:44.519 And even in other religions? 00:27:44.660 --> 00:27:45.440 Yes it is 00:27:45.440 --> 00:27:47.759 But what is new 00:27:47.759 --> 00:27:49.180 Is this phrase 00:27:49.180 --> 00:27:52.820 Just as I have loved you 00:27:52.819 --> 00:27:55.559 Jesus' followers 00:27:55.559 --> 00:27:56.559 Are to embody 00:27:56.559 --> 00:27:57.319 And express 00:27:57.319 --> 00:27:58.539 The kind of deep 00:27:58.539 --> 00:27:59.799 Patient 00:27:59.799 --> 00:28:01.019 And enduring 00:28:01.019 --> 00:28:01.859 Love 00:28:01.859 --> 00:28:03.740 That we have received 00:28:03.740 --> 00:28:05.259 From Jesus himself 00:28:05.259 --> 00:28:07.579 You see in this passage 00:28:07.579 --> 00:28:09.379 Jesus doesn't just tell us 00:28:09.379 --> 00:28:10.899 To love one another 00:28:10.899 --> 00:28:12.319 He shows us 00:28:12.319 --> 00:28:14.379 How to love one another 00:28:14.379 --> 00:28:16.460 In this passage 00:28:16.460 --> 00:28:17.500 We see Jesus' love 00:28:17.500 --> 00:28:18.099 Is deep 00:28:18.099 --> 00:28:19.099 Patient 00:28:19.099 --> 00:28:20.139 And enduring 00:28:20.140 --> 00:28:20.880 We see first 00:28:20.880 --> 00:28:22.280 Jesus' deep love 00:28:22.280 --> 00:28:23.960 For a loyal disciple 00:28:23.960 --> 00:28:24.520 Second 00:28:24.520 --> 00:28:25.280 We'll see Jesus' 00:28:25.460 --> 00:28:26.259 Patient love 00:28:26.259 --> 00:28:28.020 For a treacherous disciple 00:28:28.020 --> 00:28:28.780 And third 00:28:28.780 --> 00:28:29.580 We'll see Jesus' 00:28:29.960 --> 00:28:31.080 Enduring love 00:28:31.080 --> 00:28:33.360 For a hot-headed disciple 00:28:33.360 --> 00:28:35.340 So first 00:28:35.340 --> 00:28:36.800 In verse 23 to 25 00:28:36.800 --> 00:28:38.660 We see Jesus' deep love 00:28:38.660 --> 00:28:40.740 For a loyal disciple 00:28:40.740 --> 00:28:42.700 Verse 23 says 00:28:42.700 --> 00:28:43.580 One of his disciples 00:28:43.580 --> 00:28:44.580 Whom Jesus loved 00:28:44.580 --> 00:28:45.900 Was reclining 00:28:45.900 --> 00:28:46.540 At table 00:28:46.540 --> 00:28:47.620 At Jesus' side 00:28:47.619 --> 00:28:49.779 And verse 25 says 00:28:49.779 --> 00:28:50.579 So that disciple 00:28:50.579 --> 00:28:51.359 Leaning back 00:28:51.359 --> 00:28:52.059 Against Jesus 00:28:52.059 --> 00:28:52.719 Said to him 00:28:52.719 --> 00:28:53.679 Lord who is it? 00:28:54.519 --> 00:28:55.399 Now you might wonder 00:28:55.399 --> 00:28:57.079 Who is this unnamed 00:28:57.079 --> 00:28:58.879 Disciple whom Jesus loved? 00:28:59.699 --> 00:29:01.219 He appears at key moments 00:29:01.219 --> 00:29:02.219 In the gospel of John 00:29:02.219 --> 00:29:02.779 This is actually 00:29:02.779 --> 00:29:03.699 The first time 00:29:03.699 --> 00:29:05.339 He appears explicitly 00:29:05.339 --> 00:29:07.519 Then he appears 00:29:07.519 --> 00:29:08.479 In chapter 19 00:29:08.479 --> 00:29:09.459 At the cross 00:29:09.459 --> 00:29:10.979 Along with a small group 00:29:10.979 --> 00:29:11.459 Of women 00:29:11.459 --> 00:29:13.079 Who followed Jesus 00:29:13.079 --> 00:29:13.779 To the end 00:29:13.779 --> 00:29:15.779 He's also a witness 00:29:15.779 --> 00:29:16.879 To the empty tomb 00:29:16.879 --> 00:29:17.980 In chapter 20 00:29:17.980 --> 00:29:19.539 Along with Peter 00:29:19.539 --> 00:29:21.619 And then in chapter 21 00:29:21.619 --> 00:29:22.200 He appears 00:29:22.200 --> 00:29:23.259 Again along with Peter 00:29:23.259 --> 00:29:23.779 On the shore 00:29:23.779 --> 00:29:24.680 Of the Sea of Galilee 00:29:24.680 --> 00:29:25.740 When Jesus cooks breakfast 00:29:25.740 --> 00:29:26.539 For the disciples 00:29:26.539 --> 00:29:28.759 And in the next 00:29:28.759 --> 00:29:29.539 To last verse 00:29:29.539 --> 00:29:30.160 Of the gospel 00:29:30.160 --> 00:29:31.039 Chapter 21 00:29:31.039 --> 00:29:32.399 Verse 24 of John 00:29:32.399 --> 00:29:34.099 This disciple 00:29:34.099 --> 00:29:35.019 Who Jesus loved 00:29:35.019 --> 00:29:36.160 Identifies himself 00:29:36.160 --> 00:29:36.599 He says 00:29:36.599 --> 00:29:37.700 This is the disciple 00:29:37.700 --> 00:29:38.899 Who is bearing witness 00:29:38.899 --> 00:29:39.879 About these things 00:29:39.879 --> 00:29:41.220 And who has written 00:29:41.220 --> 00:29:43.160 These things 00:29:43.160 --> 00:29:44.779 You see 00:29:44.779 --> 00:29:46.040 He's identifying himself 00:29:46.040 --> 00:29:46.920 As the author 00:29:46.920 --> 00:29:47.759 Of the book 00:29:47.759 --> 00:29:49.279 He's sort of saying 00:29:49.279 --> 00:29:49.920 You've seen me 00:29:49.920 --> 00:29:50.680 In the story 00:29:50.680 --> 00:29:53.060 Now I want you to know 00:29:53.060 --> 00:29:53.720 I'm the one 00:29:53.720 --> 00:29:54.960 Who wrote these things down 00:29:54.960 --> 00:29:58.400 So even though 00:29:58.400 --> 00:29:58.960 This disciple 00:29:58.960 --> 00:30:00.180 Is never named 00:30:00.180 --> 00:30:01.360 Ever since the early church 00:30:01.360 --> 00:30:02.120 He's been identified 00:30:02.120 --> 00:30:02.920 With John 00:30:02.920 --> 00:30:04.560 The gospel writer 00:30:04.560 --> 00:30:07.040 Now John was a common name 00:30:07.040 --> 00:30:07.860 In the early church 00:30:07.860 --> 00:30:08.820 So a few scholars 00:30:08.820 --> 00:30:09.500 Have suggested 00:30:09.500 --> 00:30:10.519 That John was a close 00:30:10.519 --> 00:30:11.660 Associate of Jesus 00:30:11.660 --> 00:30:12.980 Though not one of the twelve 00:30:12.980 --> 00:30:14.140 And there's some evidence 00:30:14.140 --> 00:30:15.539 That could support that theory 00:30:15.539 --> 00:30:16.860 But most traditional 00:30:16.860 --> 00:30:17.759 Biblical scholars 00:30:17.759 --> 00:30:18.680 Have concluded 00:30:18.680 --> 00:30:19.779 That the gospel writer 00:30:19.779 --> 00:30:21.079 Was one of the twelve 00:30:21.079 --> 00:30:22.000 None other than 00:30:22.000 --> 00:30:23.559 John the son of Zebedee 00:30:23.559 --> 00:30:24.779 Who's mentioned 00:30:24.779 --> 00:30:25.680 By name 00:30:25.680 --> 00:30:26.839 In all the other gospels 00:30:26.839 --> 00:30:27.640 But is not mentioned 00:30:27.640 --> 00:30:28.120 By name 00:30:28.120 --> 00:30:29.019 In John's gospel 00:30:29.019 --> 00:30:31.059 So the other gospels 00:30:31.059 --> 00:30:31.960 Identify Peter 00:30:31.960 --> 00:30:33.180 James and John 00:30:33.180 --> 00:30:34.480 As sort of the inner core 00:30:34.480 --> 00:30:36.099 Of Jesus' twelve disciples 00:30:36.099 --> 00:30:38.720 Now some people 00:30:38.720 --> 00:30:39.140 Have wondered 00:30:39.140 --> 00:30:40.059 Why does John 00:30:40.059 --> 00:30:41.140 Identify himself 00:30:41.140 --> 00:30:42.240 As the disciple 00:30:42.240 --> 00:30:43.359 Whom Jesus loved 00:30:43.359 --> 00:30:45.120 Rather than referring 00:30:45.120 --> 00:30:46.200 To himself by name 00:30:46.200 --> 00:30:47.279 Or in some other way 00:30:47.279 --> 00:30:49.400 D.A. Carson 00:30:49.400 --> 00:30:50.240 Made a helpful statement 00:30:50.240 --> 00:30:50.720 About this 00:30:50.720 --> 00:30:51.079 He says 00:30:51.079 --> 00:30:52.599 This is not a statement 00:30:52.599 --> 00:30:53.500 Of arrogance 00:30:53.500 --> 00:30:54.620 Or superiority 00:30:54.620 --> 00:30:56.140 As if he was boasting 00:30:56.140 --> 00:30:57.400 I'm loved more 00:30:57.400 --> 00:30:58.359 Than the others 00:30:58.359 --> 00:31:00.240 But rather of wonder 00:31:00.240 --> 00:31:01.079 And humility 00:31:01.079 --> 00:31:03.519 How amazing it is 00:31:03.519 --> 00:31:05.380 That I have been loved 00:31:05.380 --> 00:31:07.779 By the Savior himself 00:31:07.779 --> 00:31:10.079 And so here 00:31:10.079 --> 00:31:10.660 In this passage 00:31:10.660 --> 00:31:11.440 We see a picture 00:31:11.440 --> 00:31:13.220 Of Jesus' deep love 00:31:13.220 --> 00:31:15.180 His brotherly affection 00:31:15.180 --> 00:31:17.500 For his loyal friend 00:31:17.500 --> 00:31:19.519 John was reclining 00:31:19.519 --> 00:31:20.180 At table 00:31:20.180 --> 00:31:21.099 At Jesus' side 00:31:21.099 --> 00:31:21.519 Literally 00:31:21.519 --> 00:31:22.160 That 00:31:22.160 --> 00:31:23.220 It says 00:31:23.220 --> 00:31:23.980 In the bosom 00:31:23.980 --> 00:31:24.619 Of Jesus 00:31:24.619 --> 00:31:26.440 Leaning on Jesus' chest 00:31:26.440 --> 00:31:28.319 It's the same phrase 00:31:28.319 --> 00:31:28.940 That was used 00:31:28.940 --> 00:31:30.019 Back in chapter 1 00:31:30.019 --> 00:31:31.039 Verse 18 00:31:31.039 --> 00:31:31.980 To talk about 00:31:31.980 --> 00:31:33.420 Jesus' relationship 00:31:33.420 --> 00:31:34.480 With God the Father 00:31:34.480 --> 00:31:36.000 Chapter 1 00:31:36.000 --> 00:31:36.500 Verse 18 00:31:36.500 --> 00:31:36.740 Says 00:31:36.740 --> 00:31:37.380 Jesus was 00:31:37.380 --> 00:31:38.599 At the Father's side 00:31:38.599 --> 00:31:39.420 Or in the bosom 00:31:39.420 --> 00:31:39.980 Of the Father 00:31:39.980 --> 00:31:41.120 From all eternity 00:31:41.120 --> 00:31:41.920 It's an image 00:31:41.920 --> 00:31:42.799 Of God the Father 00:31:42.799 --> 00:31:43.920 And God the Son 00:31:43.920 --> 00:31:45.079 In deep fellowship 00:31:45.079 --> 00:31:46.400 And joyful communion 00:31:46.400 --> 00:31:48.319 With one another 00:31:48.319 --> 00:31:49.839 From all eternity 00:31:49.839 --> 00:31:51.460 And John 00:31:51.460 --> 00:31:52.660 Has found himself 00:31:52.660 --> 00:31:53.420 Being drawn 00:31:53.420 --> 00:31:54.460 Into that same 00:31:54.460 --> 00:31:55.259 Deep fellowship 00:31:55.259 --> 00:31:56.559 And joyful communion 00:31:56.559 --> 00:31:57.500 With Jesus 00:31:57.500 --> 00:31:59.559 Now at special meals 00:31:59.559 --> 00:32:00.519 Like the Passover 00:32:00.519 --> 00:32:02.460 People back then 00:32:02.460 --> 00:32:03.140 Would recline 00:32:03.140 --> 00:32:04.039 On couches 00:32:04.039 --> 00:32:05.740 Around a low table 00:32:05.740 --> 00:32:07.599 And so here we see 00:32:07.599 --> 00:32:08.680 John reclining 00:32:08.680 --> 00:32:09.599 Next to Jesus 00:32:09.599 --> 00:32:10.839 Sort of comfortably 00:32:10.839 --> 00:32:12.059 Leaning on him 00:32:12.059 --> 00:32:13.519 Quietly asking him 00:32:13.519 --> 00:32:14.059 A question 00:32:14.059 --> 00:32:15.200 He's completely 00:32:15.200 --> 00:32:15.879 At peace 00:32:15.879 --> 00:32:16.920 In the presence 00:32:16.920 --> 00:32:18.079 Of Jesus 00:32:18.079 --> 00:32:21.859 Now to some of us 00:32:21.859 --> 00:32:23.259 The image of John 00:32:23.259 --> 00:32:24.379 Who was by the way 00:32:24.379 --> 00:32:24.940 A fisherman 00:32:24.940 --> 00:32:25.920 Right 00:32:25.920 --> 00:32:26.839 Think muscular 00:32:26.839 --> 00:32:27.980 Blue collar worker 00:32:27.980 --> 00:32:29.200 With calloused hands 00:32:29.200 --> 00:32:31.099 Leaning on Jesus 00:32:31.099 --> 00:32:32.619 At the dinner table 00:32:32.619 --> 00:32:33.920 Might seem 00:32:33.920 --> 00:32:34.840 A little strange 00:32:34.840 --> 00:32:36.680 So let me put this 00:32:36.680 --> 00:32:37.680 In context 00:32:37.680 --> 00:32:39.700 In the Jewish culture 00:32:39.700 --> 00:32:40.800 Of Jesus' time 00:32:40.800 --> 00:32:43.180 Romantic or sexual intimacy 00:32:43.180 --> 00:32:44.259 Between two people 00:32:44.259 --> 00:32:45.220 Of the same sex 00:32:45.220 --> 00:32:46.860 Was absolutely forbidden 00:32:46.860 --> 00:32:48.980 It was clearly understood 00:32:48.980 --> 00:32:49.759 By everyone 00:32:49.759 --> 00:32:51.340 As being completely 00:32:51.340 --> 00:32:52.220 Out of bounds 00:32:52.220 --> 00:32:54.279 But because of that 00:32:54.279 --> 00:32:55.580 Very clear boundary 00:32:55.580 --> 00:32:57.660 There was lots of space 00:32:57.660 --> 00:32:58.400 In that culture 00:32:58.400 --> 00:32:59.880 For demonstrations 00:32:59.880 --> 00:33:01.240 Of physical affection 00:33:01.240 --> 00:33:03.200 Or emotional closeness 00:33:03.200 --> 00:33:04.819 Between men 00:33:04.819 --> 00:33:05.859 Or between women 00:33:05.859 --> 00:33:07.900 So in both 00:33:07.900 --> 00:33:08.859 The Old and New Testaments 00:33:08.859 --> 00:33:09.440 You can find 00:33:09.440 --> 00:33:10.519 Grown men 00:33:10.519 --> 00:33:11.920 Soldiers 00:33:11.920 --> 00:33:12.539 Warriors 00:33:12.539 --> 00:33:14.500 Embracing each other 00:33:14.500 --> 00:33:16.339 Crying on each other's 00:33:16.339 --> 00:33:16.940 Shoulders 00:33:16.940 --> 00:33:18.440 Sitting close 00:33:18.440 --> 00:33:19.180 To one another 00:33:19.180 --> 00:33:21.180 Poetically recounting 00:33:21.180 --> 00:33:22.019 Their friendship 00:33:22.019 --> 00:33:23.339 And even here 00:33:23.339 --> 00:33:24.099 Leaning back 00:33:24.099 --> 00:33:25.319 On another's chest 00:33:25.319 --> 00:33:26.079 While reclining 00:33:26.079 --> 00:33:27.279 On a couch 00:33:27.279 --> 00:33:29.139 None of that 00:33:29.139 --> 00:33:30.500 Had any romantic 00:33:30.500 --> 00:33:31.359 Overtones 00:33:31.359 --> 00:33:32.779 None of it 00:33:32.779 --> 00:33:33.240 Would have felt 00:33:33.240 --> 00:33:33.720 Awkward 00:33:33.720 --> 00:33:34.420 Or weird 00:33:34.420 --> 00:33:35.720 None of it 00:33:35.720 --> 00:33:36.559 Would have been judged 00:33:36.559 --> 00:33:38.079 As unmanly 00:33:38.079 --> 00:33:39.819 It was all genuine 00:33:39.819 --> 00:33:40.720 And sincere 00:33:40.720 --> 00:33:42.299 Brotherly love 00:33:42.299 --> 00:33:45.099 Now by contrast 00:33:45.099 --> 00:33:47.559 Our modern secular culture 00:33:47.559 --> 00:33:50.079 Celebrates all kinds 00:33:50.079 --> 00:33:50.759 Of romantic 00:33:50.759 --> 00:33:52.019 And sexual relationships 00:33:52.019 --> 00:33:53.419 Regardless of the genders 00:33:53.419 --> 00:33:54.539 Of people involved 00:33:54.539 --> 00:33:56.659 But one of the sad 00:33:56.659 --> 00:33:57.899 And rarely acknowledged 00:33:57.899 --> 00:33:59.159 Consequences of this 00:33:59.159 --> 00:34:00.859 Is that it has become 00:34:00.859 --> 00:34:01.899 Much less safe 00:34:01.899 --> 00:34:04.000 For people of the same gender 00:34:04.000 --> 00:34:05.299 And especially for men 00:34:05.299 --> 00:34:07.519 To express deep affection 00:34:07.519 --> 00:34:08.519 Or deep emotion 00:34:08.519 --> 00:34:09.599 To one another 00:34:09.599 --> 00:34:10.940 Without fear 00:34:10.940 --> 00:34:12.059 Of being misunderstood 00:34:12.059 --> 00:34:14.420 I can think of 00:34:14.420 --> 00:34:15.320 Multiple occasions 00:34:15.320 --> 00:34:17.159 Where men have told me 00:34:17.159 --> 00:34:17.820 That for years 00:34:17.820 --> 00:34:18.699 Or even decades 00:34:18.699 --> 00:34:20.639 They have greatly feared 00:34:20.639 --> 00:34:22.340 Expressing affection 00:34:22.340 --> 00:34:23.119 And emotion 00:34:23.119 --> 00:34:24.099 And vulnerability 00:34:24.099 --> 00:34:25.340 In front of other men 00:34:25.340 --> 00:34:26.940 Because their intentions 00:34:26.940 --> 00:34:28.259 Were severely misunderstood 00:34:28.259 --> 00:34:29.059 At some point 00:34:29.059 --> 00:34:29.739 In the past 00:34:29.739 --> 00:34:32.599 Fifty years ago 00:34:32.599 --> 00:34:33.559 The sexual revolution 00:34:33.559 --> 00:34:34.860 Promised free love 00:34:34.860 --> 00:34:37.340 It has never delivered 00:34:37.340 --> 00:34:38.219 On that promise 00:34:38.219 --> 00:34:40.779 It has only made us 00:34:40.779 --> 00:34:41.480 As a society 00:34:41.480 --> 00:34:42.840 More emotionally withdrawn 00:34:42.840 --> 00:34:45.400 More relationally isolated 00:34:45.400 --> 00:34:47.059 More confused 00:34:47.059 --> 00:34:47.619 And anxious 00:34:47.619 --> 00:34:48.340 More broken 00:34:48.340 --> 00:34:48.920 And addicted 00:34:48.920 --> 00:34:51.940 Now our secular culture 00:34:51.940 --> 00:34:52.579 Is continuing 00:34:52.579 --> 00:34:53.780 Along that road 00:34:53.780 --> 00:34:55.740 But the Christian church 00:34:55.740 --> 00:34:56.579 Has an opportunity 00:34:56.579 --> 00:34:57.559 To be beautifully 00:34:57.559 --> 00:34:58.420 Countercultural 00:34:58.420 --> 00:35:01.760 Not only in our 00:35:01.760 --> 00:35:03.619 Increasingly distinctive teaching 00:35:03.619 --> 00:35:04.639 About Christian marriage 00:35:04.639 --> 00:35:06.320 But also in our practice 00:35:06.320 --> 00:35:07.460 Of Christian friendship 00:35:07.460 --> 00:35:10.059 See as a church 00:35:10.059 --> 00:35:11.139 It's important for us 00:35:11.139 --> 00:35:11.900 To hold fast 00:35:11.900 --> 00:35:12.559 To what the Bible 00:35:12.559 --> 00:35:13.500 Has always taught 00:35:13.500 --> 00:35:15.760 That God's design 00:35:15.760 --> 00:35:17.980 Is that followers 00:35:17.980 --> 00:35:18.460 Of Jesus 00:35:18.460 --> 00:35:19.699 Must only pursue 00:35:19.699 --> 00:35:20.699 Sexual intimacy 00:35:20.699 --> 00:35:21.800 Within the context 00:35:21.800 --> 00:35:23.360 Of male-female marriage 00:35:23.360 --> 00:35:25.619 Because only that relationship 00:35:25.619 --> 00:35:27.480 Reflects the steadfast 00:35:27.480 --> 00:35:28.860 Covenant love of Christ 00:35:28.860 --> 00:35:30.019 For one who is 00:35:30.019 --> 00:35:31.059 Fundamentally different 00:35:31.059 --> 00:35:31.820 Than himself 00:35:31.820 --> 00:35:33.340 Namely us 00:35:33.340 --> 00:35:33.940 The church 00:35:33.940 --> 00:35:36.480 But as we hold fast 00:35:36.480 --> 00:35:37.740 To that biblical view 00:35:37.740 --> 00:35:38.240 Of marriage 00:35:38.240 --> 00:35:39.200 We as the church 00:35:39.200 --> 00:35:40.599 Also have the opportunity 00:35:40.599 --> 00:35:42.639 To cultivate a community 00:35:42.639 --> 00:35:44.360 Where friendships 00:35:44.360 --> 00:35:45.240 Among brothers 00:35:45.240 --> 00:35:46.220 And among sisters 00:35:46.220 --> 00:35:48.000 Characterized by openness 00:35:48.000 --> 00:35:48.880 And honesty 00:35:48.880 --> 00:35:49.619 Affection 00:35:49.619 --> 00:35:50.400 And vulnerability 00:35:50.400 --> 00:35:51.599 Respect 00:35:51.599 --> 00:35:52.420 And care 00:35:52.420 --> 00:35:53.300 Can flourish 00:35:53.300 --> 00:35:55.500 Now that won't happen 00:35:55.500 --> 00:35:56.220 Automatically 00:35:56.220 --> 00:35:58.240 But it will happen 00:35:58.240 --> 00:35:59.280 As we experience 00:35:59.280 --> 00:36:00.140 And receive 00:36:00.140 --> 00:36:01.780 That deep fellowship 00:36:01.780 --> 00:36:03.380 And joyful communion 00:36:03.380 --> 00:36:04.380 That Jesus 00:36:04.380 --> 00:36:05.260 Has enjoyed 00:36:05.260 --> 00:36:06.040 With the Father 00:36:06.040 --> 00:36:06.940 From all eternity 00:36:06.940 --> 00:36:07.740 And that he now 00:36:07.740 --> 00:36:08.760 Invites us into 00:36:08.760 --> 00:36:10.019 Through his Holy Spirit 00:36:10.019 --> 00:36:11.140 Living in us 00:36:11.140 --> 00:36:14.160 When we experience that 00:36:14.160 --> 00:36:15.040 We can build 00:36:15.040 --> 00:36:16.519 That same deep fellowship 00:36:16.519 --> 00:36:17.680 And joyful communion 00:36:17.680 --> 00:36:18.500 And brotherly 00:36:18.500 --> 00:36:19.600 And sisterly affection 00:36:19.600 --> 00:36:20.720 With one another 00:36:20.720 --> 00:36:21.620 In Christ 00:36:21.620 --> 00:36:24.480 Now the specific ways 00:36:24.480 --> 00:36:25.840 That people express emotion 00:36:25.840 --> 00:36:27.100 Or communicate affection 00:36:27.099 --> 00:36:28.739 Will vary from one culture 00:36:28.739 --> 00:36:29.279 To another 00:36:29.279 --> 00:36:31.400 My Italian relatives 00:36:31.400 --> 00:36:32.940 Tend to communicate emotion 00:36:32.940 --> 00:36:34.039 And express affection 00:36:34.039 --> 00:36:34.860 In a different way 00:36:34.860 --> 00:36:35.599 Than my Swedish 00:36:35.599 --> 00:36:36.639 And German relatives 00:36:36.639 --> 00:36:38.779 We won't all do this 00:36:38.779 --> 00:36:39.920 Exactly the same way 00:36:39.920 --> 00:36:41.099 That's fine 00:36:41.099 --> 00:36:43.420 But earlier this week 00:36:43.420 --> 00:36:44.219 I experienced 00:36:44.219 --> 00:36:45.360 This brotherly affection 00:36:45.360 --> 00:36:46.880 As I met with the other pastors 00:36:46.880 --> 00:36:47.799 In Bridges of Hope 00:36:47.799 --> 00:36:49.819 After our business meeting 00:36:49.819 --> 00:36:50.860 We spent an hour and a half 00:36:50.860 --> 00:36:51.659 Eating, sharing, 00:36:51.900 --> 00:36:52.960 And praying with each other 00:36:52.960 --> 00:36:54.759 Now because of COVID 00:36:54.759 --> 00:36:55.719 Most of us hadn't seen 00:36:55.719 --> 00:36:56.539 Each other in person 00:36:56.539 --> 00:36:57.300 Since the fall 00:36:57.300 --> 00:36:58.519 But immediately 00:36:58.519 --> 00:36:59.440 There was openness 00:36:59.440 --> 00:37:00.500 And vulnerability 00:37:00.500 --> 00:37:01.860 And lamenting 00:37:01.860 --> 00:37:02.519 And joy 00:37:02.519 --> 00:37:04.519 The fruit of seven years 00:37:04.519 --> 00:37:05.420 Of serving together 00:37:05.420 --> 00:37:06.340 As brothers 00:37:06.340 --> 00:37:10.019 Crying, laughing, sharing, praying 00:37:10.019 --> 00:37:10.900 Almost yelling 00:37:10.900 --> 00:37:12.099 Not angrily 00:37:12.099 --> 00:37:13.219 But just excitedly 00:37:13.219 --> 00:37:14.360 Hugging or 00:37:14.360 --> 00:37:15.219 In some cases 00:37:15.219 --> 00:37:15.880 Fist bumping 00:37:15.880 --> 00:37:17.320 It was a beautiful thing 00:37:17.320 --> 00:37:19.519 You see as we receive 00:37:19.519 --> 00:37:20.599 Jesus' love for us 00:37:20.599 --> 00:37:21.800 We're free to pursue 00:37:21.800 --> 00:37:23.000 Deep and affectionate 00:37:23.000 --> 00:37:24.539 And Christ-honoring friendships 00:37:24.539 --> 00:37:25.719 With one another 00:37:25.719 --> 00:37:26.699 In the body of Christ 00:37:26.699 --> 00:37:28.199 And that can be 00:37:28.199 --> 00:37:29.440 An attractive picture 00:37:29.440 --> 00:37:30.559 For a world 00:37:30.559 --> 00:37:31.539 That longs 00:37:31.539 --> 00:37:32.860 For relational connection 00:37:32.860 --> 00:37:34.980 So that's the first picture 00:37:34.980 --> 00:37:35.559 Of Jesus' love 00:37:35.559 --> 00:37:36.000 That we see 00:37:36.000 --> 00:37:37.019 Jesus' deep love 00:37:37.019 --> 00:37:38.519 For a loyal friend 00:37:38.519 --> 00:37:40.920 But we not only see that 00:37:40.920 --> 00:37:42.900 We also see Jesus' patient love 00:37:42.900 --> 00:37:45.360 For a treacherous disciple 00:37:45.360 --> 00:37:46.119 For a traitor 00:37:46.119 --> 00:37:47.460 Judas 00:37:47.460 --> 00:37:48.360 We see this in verses 00:37:48.360 --> 00:37:49.420 21 through 30 00:37:49.420 --> 00:37:51.059 Last week 00:37:51.059 --> 00:37:52.039 Pastor Nick pointed out 00:37:52.039 --> 00:37:53.119 That Judas was there 00:37:53.119 --> 00:37:54.500 All along 00:37:54.500 --> 00:37:55.380 At the last supper 00:37:55.380 --> 00:37:56.659 And when Jesus was washing 00:37:56.659 --> 00:37:57.619 His disciples' feet 00:37:57.619 --> 00:37:58.760 He appears in verse 2 00:37:58.760 --> 00:37:59.360 Verse 11 00:37:59.360 --> 00:38:00.000 Verse 18 00:38:00.000 --> 00:38:00.700 And now here 00:38:00.700 --> 00:38:02.320 Jesus says 00:38:02.320 --> 00:38:02.980 Truly, truly 00:38:02.980 --> 00:38:03.659 I say to you 00:38:03.659 --> 00:38:04.539 One of you 00:38:04.539 --> 00:38:05.740 Will betray me 00:38:05.740 --> 00:38:07.619 The other disciples 00:38:07.619 --> 00:38:08.740 Didn't know who it was 00:38:08.740 --> 00:38:09.539 But Jesus did 00:38:09.539 --> 00:38:11.579 From the very beginning 00:38:11.579 --> 00:38:12.380 Jesus was aware 00:38:12.380 --> 00:38:12.980 That Judas 00:38:12.980 --> 00:38:14.000 Would hand him over 00:38:14.000 --> 00:38:15.240 To his enemies 00:38:15.240 --> 00:38:16.119 In the end 00:38:16.119 --> 00:38:19.019 But what we see here 00:38:19.019 --> 00:38:19.460 Is that Jesus 00:38:19.460 --> 00:38:20.839 Demonstrated kindness 00:38:20.839 --> 00:38:22.480 And offered friendship 00:38:22.480 --> 00:38:23.039 To Judas 00:38:23.039 --> 00:38:24.239 All the way to the end 00:38:24.239 --> 00:38:27.619 He washed all the disciples' feet 00:38:27.619 --> 00:38:29.039 Including Judas 00:38:29.039 --> 00:38:31.279 The other Gospels 00:38:31.279 --> 00:38:32.319 Tell us that Judas 00:38:32.319 --> 00:38:32.940 Was present 00:38:32.940 --> 00:38:33.599 When Jesus 00:38:33.599 --> 00:38:34.559 Broke the bread 00:38:34.559 --> 00:38:35.619 And said 00:38:35.619 --> 00:38:36.420 This is my body 00:38:36.420 --> 00:38:39.159 And shared the cup 00:38:39.159 --> 00:38:39.799 And said 00:38:39.799 --> 00:38:40.500 This is my blood 00:38:40.500 --> 00:38:41.279 Of the new covenant 00:38:41.279 --> 00:38:43.339 Now Judas even 00:38:43.339 --> 00:38:44.940 Would have received that 00:38:44.940 --> 00:38:46.639 And in fact 00:38:46.639 --> 00:38:48.240 It seems from John's account 00:38:48.240 --> 00:38:49.320 That Judas was sitting 00:38:49.320 --> 00:38:50.559 Right next to Jesus 00:38:50.559 --> 00:38:51.280 Because otherwise 00:38:51.280 --> 00:38:52.260 It would have been hard 00:38:52.260 --> 00:38:53.220 For Jesus 00:38:53.220 --> 00:38:54.480 To hand him that piece 00:38:54.480 --> 00:38:55.280 Of bread directly 00:38:55.280 --> 00:38:56.460 After he had dipped it 00:38:56.460 --> 00:38:57.119 Into the dish 00:38:57.119 --> 00:39:00.400 In the ancient world 00:39:00.400 --> 00:39:01.320 It was a sign of honor 00:39:01.320 --> 00:39:01.880 And friendship 00:39:01.880 --> 00:39:03.480 For the host of a meal 00:39:03.480 --> 00:39:05.079 In this case Jesus 00:39:05.079 --> 00:39:06.159 To take a piece of bread 00:39:06.159 --> 00:39:08.059 And dip it into the dish 00:39:08.059 --> 00:39:08.900 Which would have been 00:39:08.900 --> 00:39:10.360 Some kind of a dip 00:39:10.360 --> 00:39:11.900 And hand it to a guest 00:39:11.900 --> 00:39:12.380 At a meal 00:39:12.380 --> 00:39:15.000 So Jesus is offering 00:39:15.000 --> 00:39:15.980 His friendship to Judas 00:39:15.980 --> 00:39:17.260 All the way to the end 00:39:17.260 --> 00:39:18.099 Even though he knew 00:39:18.099 --> 00:39:18.680 That Judas would 00:39:18.680 --> 00:39:19.780 Ultimately reject it 00:39:19.780 --> 00:39:22.280 And in the end 00:39:22.280 --> 00:39:22.960 We see that Judas 00:39:22.960 --> 00:39:24.140 Walks out into the night 00:39:24.140 --> 00:39:24.980 He walks out 00:39:24.980 --> 00:39:26.180 Into literal 00:39:26.180 --> 00:39:27.860 And spiritual darkness 00:39:27.860 --> 00:39:29.660 Never again to return 00:39:29.660 --> 00:39:31.400 To the table 00:39:31.400 --> 00:39:32.380 With Jesus' disciples 00:39:32.380 --> 00:39:37.579 Now it's also important 00:39:37.579 --> 00:39:38.260 For us to notice 00:39:38.260 --> 00:39:39.579 What Jesus did not do 00:39:39.579 --> 00:39:40.579 Towards Judas 00:39:40.579 --> 00:39:42.980 Jesus did not negotiate 00:39:42.980 --> 00:39:43.880 A compromise 00:39:43.880 --> 00:39:46.099 Between his mission 00:39:46.099 --> 00:39:46.819 Which he had received 00:39:46.819 --> 00:39:47.440 From the Father 00:39:47.440 --> 00:39:49.039 And Judas' idea 00:39:49.039 --> 00:39:50.199 Of how things should be done 00:39:50.199 --> 00:39:52.299 Now the Bible 00:39:52.299 --> 00:39:54.079 Never explicitly tells us 00:39:54.079 --> 00:39:56.179 What Judas objected to 00:39:56.179 --> 00:39:57.380 About Jesus 00:39:57.380 --> 00:39:59.000 That motivated him 00:39:59.000 --> 00:40:00.219 To betray Jesus 00:40:00.219 --> 00:40:02.440 Probably the best guess 00:40:02.440 --> 00:40:03.000 Out there 00:40:03.000 --> 00:40:04.219 Is that Judas 00:40:04.219 --> 00:40:05.179 Was sympathetic 00:40:05.179 --> 00:40:07.360 To the zealot movement 00:40:07.360 --> 00:40:08.299 That wanted to start 00:40:08.299 --> 00:40:08.840 An uprising 00:40:08.840 --> 00:40:09.600 And drive out 00:40:09.600 --> 00:40:10.680 The hated Roman government 00:40:10.680 --> 00:40:11.920 And Judas was disappointed 00:40:11.920 --> 00:40:13.400 When it became clear 00:40:13.400 --> 00:40:14.740 That Jesus was refusing 00:40:14.740 --> 00:40:16.200 To use violence 00:40:16.200 --> 00:40:19.559 John 12 also tells us 00:40:19.559 --> 00:40:20.920 That Judas was a greedy thief 00:40:20.920 --> 00:40:22.240 In John 12 verse 6 00:40:22.240 --> 00:40:24.500 Too easily motivated 00:40:24.500 --> 00:40:25.260 By the prospect 00:40:25.260 --> 00:40:26.579 Of financial gain 00:40:26.579 --> 00:40:29.400 But whatever the differences 00:40:29.400 --> 00:40:30.240 Were 00:40:30.240 --> 00:40:31.900 They were significant enough 00:40:31.900 --> 00:40:33.860 And Judas 00:40:33.860 --> 00:40:34.420 And Jesus 00:40:34.420 --> 00:40:35.160 Did not 00:40:35.160 --> 00:40:35.720 Do 00:40:35.720 --> 00:40:37.300 Jesus did not seek 00:40:37.300 --> 00:40:38.039 To keep Judas 00:40:38.039 --> 00:40:38.800 On his team 00:40:38.800 --> 00:40:39.820 At all costs 00:40:39.820 --> 00:40:41.180 He did not 00:40:41.180 --> 00:40:42.200 Compromise 00:40:42.200 --> 00:40:43.300 Who he was 00:40:43.300 --> 00:40:44.680 And what he stood for 00:40:44.680 --> 00:40:47.380 Also 00:40:47.380 --> 00:40:48.320 After Judas 00:40:48.320 --> 00:40:48.840 Left 00:40:48.840 --> 00:40:50.460 Jesus doesn't 00:40:50.460 --> 00:40:51.360 Run out into the night 00:40:51.360 --> 00:40:52.280 Chasing after Judas 00:40:52.280 --> 00:40:52.639 And saying 00:40:52.639 --> 00:40:53.619 Please please please 00:40:53.619 --> 00:40:54.059 Come back 00:40:54.059 --> 00:40:54.720 And don't leave 00:40:54.719 --> 00:40:58.019 No actually 00:40:58.019 --> 00:40:59.639 In verse 27 00:40:59.639 --> 00:41:00.639 Jesus basically says 00:41:00.639 --> 00:41:01.019 Okay 00:41:01.019 --> 00:41:02.539 Get it over with now 00:41:02.539 --> 00:41:04.579 Do what you're gonna do 00:41:04.579 --> 00:41:05.639 Don't delay 00:41:05.639 --> 00:41:07.119 When it was time 00:41:07.119 --> 00:41:07.859 For Judas to go 00:41:07.859 --> 00:41:08.799 Jesus let him go 00:41:08.799 --> 00:41:10.039 Even though 00:41:10.039 --> 00:41:10.819 He had patiently 00:41:10.819 --> 00:41:11.799 Loved him 00:41:11.799 --> 00:41:12.939 And showed kindness 00:41:12.939 --> 00:41:13.939 And extended friendship 00:41:13.939 --> 00:41:14.439 To him 00:41:14.439 --> 00:41:15.039 For a long 00:41:15.039 --> 00:41:15.659 Long time 00:41:15.659 --> 00:41:19.619 Now what does it look like 00:41:19.619 --> 00:41:20.339 In this case 00:41:20.339 --> 00:41:21.699 To follow Jesus' command 00:41:21.699 --> 00:41:22.699 Love one another 00:41:22.699 --> 00:41:23.879 As I have loved you 00:41:23.880 --> 00:41:24.940 What is perhaps 00:41:24.940 --> 00:41:25.980 You can think of people 00:41:25.980 --> 00:41:28.019 Whom you considered 00:41:28.019 --> 00:41:29.019 Brothers or sisters 00:41:29.019 --> 00:41:29.559 In Christ 00:41:29.559 --> 00:41:30.539 Who have walked out 00:41:30.539 --> 00:41:31.700 Of the fellowship 00:41:31.700 --> 00:41:32.340 Of believers 00:41:32.340 --> 00:41:34.660 Into spiritual darkness 00:41:34.660 --> 00:41:35.700 And have not returned 00:41:35.700 --> 00:41:37.680 Or maybe you've been 00:41:37.680 --> 00:41:38.800 On a personal level 00:41:38.800 --> 00:41:39.599 Backstabbed 00:41:39.599 --> 00:41:40.320 Or slandered 00:41:40.320 --> 00:41:41.000 Or attacked 00:41:41.000 --> 00:41:41.579 Or abandoned 00:41:41.579 --> 00:41:42.440 By someone who you 00:41:42.440 --> 00:41:43.539 Thought was on your side 00:41:43.539 --> 00:41:45.780 What does it look like 00:41:45.780 --> 00:41:46.680 To love patiently 00:41:46.680 --> 00:41:47.579 And wisely 00:41:47.579 --> 00:41:48.940 In the face of betrayal 00:41:48.940 --> 00:41:52.760 Well four practical things 00:41:52.760 --> 00:41:53.580 That the scriptures 00:41:53.580 --> 00:41:54.320 Teach us 00:41:54.320 --> 00:41:55.320 First 00:41:55.320 --> 00:41:56.940 Don't be surprised 00:41:56.940 --> 00:41:58.140 By betrayal 00:41:58.140 --> 00:42:00.800 Matthew 24 verse 10 00:42:00.800 --> 00:42:01.880 Jesus told his disciples 00:42:01.880 --> 00:42:03.520 Many will fall away 00:42:03.520 --> 00:42:05.000 And betray one another 00:42:05.000 --> 00:42:06.040 And hate one another 00:42:06.040 --> 00:42:07.920 Many false prophets 00:42:07.920 --> 00:42:08.540 Will arise 00:42:08.540 --> 00:42:09.720 And lead many astray 00:42:09.720 --> 00:42:11.260 The love of many 00:42:11.260 --> 00:42:12.140 Will grow cold 00:42:12.140 --> 00:42:14.240 The book of 1 John 00:42:14.240 --> 00:42:15.400 Which we read from earlier 00:42:15.400 --> 00:42:16.780 Was written to a church 00:42:16.780 --> 00:42:17.780 That had just seen 00:42:17.780 --> 00:42:18.980 Some of their own members 00:42:18.980 --> 00:42:19.700 Walk out 00:42:19.699 --> 00:42:21.839 And embrace a false teaching 00:42:21.839 --> 00:42:23.439 And then begin slandering 00:42:23.439 --> 00:42:24.460 Those who remained 00:42:24.460 --> 00:42:25.579 In the church 00:42:25.579 --> 00:42:28.279 It was a very confusing 00:42:28.279 --> 00:42:30.199 And disorienting experience 00:42:30.199 --> 00:42:31.419 Betrayal is always 00:42:31.419 --> 00:42:33.119 Feels very confusing 00:42:33.119 --> 00:42:34.559 And disorienting 00:42:34.559 --> 00:42:36.960 Now unlike Jesus 00:42:36.960 --> 00:42:38.859 We cannot know 00:42:38.859 --> 00:42:39.639 In advance 00:42:39.639 --> 00:42:40.279 For certain 00:42:40.279 --> 00:42:41.460 Who will betray us 00:42:41.460 --> 00:42:43.639 But when it does happen 00:42:43.639 --> 00:42:44.359 Jesus says 00:42:44.359 --> 00:42:45.799 We shouldn't be surprised 00:42:45.800 --> 00:42:48.560 Second 00:42:48.560 --> 00:42:51.400 When we have been betrayed 00:42:51.400 --> 00:42:53.539 The scriptures invite us 00:42:53.539 --> 00:42:54.780 To bring our pain 00:42:54.780 --> 00:42:55.539 To Jesus 00:42:55.539 --> 00:42:57.960 Because Jesus knows 00:42:57.960 --> 00:42:58.580 That pain 00:42:58.580 --> 00:42:59.539 Very well 00:42:59.539 --> 00:43:01.500 Verse 18 00:43:01.500 --> 00:43:02.180 Jesus quoted 00:43:02.180 --> 00:43:04.180 From Psalm 41 9 00:43:04.180 --> 00:43:04.700 Which says 00:43:04.700 --> 00:43:06.680 Even my close friend 00:43:06.680 --> 00:43:08.580 In whom I trusted 00:43:08.580 --> 00:43:10.060 Who ate my bread 00:43:10.060 --> 00:43:11.620 Has lifted up his heel 00:43:11.620 --> 00:43:13.019 Against me 00:43:13.019 --> 00:43:14.000 It's a cry of 00:43:14.000 --> 00:43:15.560 Shock and pain 00:43:15.559 --> 00:43:16.500 And anguish 00:43:16.500 --> 00:43:17.420 My friend 00:43:17.420 --> 00:43:18.679 Has walked out on me 00:43:18.679 --> 00:43:20.360 He's taken advantage 00:43:20.360 --> 00:43:20.920 Of me 00:43:20.920 --> 00:43:23.980 Most of us 00:43:23.980 --> 00:43:25.019 Expect opposition 00:43:25.019 --> 00:43:26.599 From 00:43:26.599 --> 00:43:28.659 Sort of the world 00:43:28.659 --> 00:43:29.239 Out there 00:43:29.239 --> 00:43:30.960 People who don't know 00:43:30.960 --> 00:43:31.639 Us very well 00:43:31.639 --> 00:43:32.519 May not be sympathetic 00:43:32.519 --> 00:43:33.199 To us 00:43:33.199 --> 00:43:36.079 But it's far more painful 00:43:36.079 --> 00:43:37.159 When a close friend 00:43:37.159 --> 00:43:38.079 Or a spouse 00:43:38.079 --> 00:43:39.320 Or a fellow church member 00:43:39.320 --> 00:43:40.340 Turns on us 00:43:40.340 --> 00:43:42.139 Or takes advantage 00:43:42.139 --> 00:43:42.539 Of us 00:43:42.539 --> 00:43:43.559 Or leaves us in the dust 00:43:43.559 --> 00:43:44.619 Or simply walks away 00:43:44.619 --> 00:43:46.500 And never comes back 00:43:46.500 --> 00:43:48.659 But in the face 00:43:48.659 --> 00:43:49.159 Of betrayal 00:43:49.159 --> 00:43:50.079 Jesus invites us 00:43:50.079 --> 00:43:51.279 To bring our pain 00:43:51.279 --> 00:43:51.880 And anguish 00:43:51.880 --> 00:43:52.579 Before him 00:43:52.579 --> 00:43:54.699 Read Psalm 41 00:43:54.699 --> 00:43:56.880 Or Psalm 55 00:43:56.880 --> 00:43:59.239 Both of those psalms 00:43:59.239 --> 00:44:00.099 Written by people 00:44:00.099 --> 00:44:00.960 Who had experienced 00:44:00.960 --> 00:44:01.839 Betrayal 00:44:01.839 --> 00:44:05.019 And both of these psalms 00:44:05.019 --> 00:44:06.339 Express the anguish 00:44:06.339 --> 00:44:07.000 Of betrayal 00:44:07.000 --> 00:44:07.980 And the longing 00:44:07.980 --> 00:44:08.579 For justice 00:44:08.579 --> 00:44:09.139 To be done 00:44:09.139 --> 00:44:09.900 But they ultimately 00:44:09.900 --> 00:44:10.940 Lead us to cast 00:44:10.940 --> 00:44:11.579 Our burdens 00:44:11.579 --> 00:44:12.420 On the Lord 00:44:12.420 --> 00:44:15.079 And to trust him 00:44:15.079 --> 00:44:17.960 Step by step 00:44:17.960 --> 00:44:20.659 So don't be surprised 00:44:20.659 --> 00:44:21.400 By betrayal 00:44:21.400 --> 00:44:22.599 Bring your pain 00:44:22.599 --> 00:44:23.199 To Jesus 00:44:23.199 --> 00:44:23.900 Third 00:44:23.900 --> 00:44:25.079 Love with 00:44:25.079 --> 00:44:25.920 Patience 00:44:25.920 --> 00:44:28.599 Jesus patiently 00:44:28.599 --> 00:44:29.199 Extended 00:44:29.199 --> 00:44:30.019 Kindness 00:44:30.019 --> 00:44:30.599 And offered 00:44:30.599 --> 00:44:31.639 Friendship to Judas 00:44:31.639 --> 00:44:33.339 And sometimes 00:44:33.339 --> 00:44:34.139 In order to follow 00:44:34.139 --> 00:44:34.519 Jesus 00:44:34.519 --> 00:44:35.719 We must do 00:44:35.719 --> 00:44:36.440 The same thing 00:44:36.440 --> 00:44:37.799 For an extended 00:44:37.799 --> 00:44:38.699 Period of time 00:44:38.699 --> 00:44:39.739 To people 00:44:39.739 --> 00:44:40.500 Who will ultimately 00:44:40.500 --> 00:44:41.480 Turn on us 00:44:41.480 --> 00:44:42.879 And desert us 00:44:42.879 --> 00:44:45.379 Romans 12 says 00:44:45.379 --> 00:44:45.879 If your enemy 00:44:45.879 --> 00:44:46.339 Is hungry 00:44:46.339 --> 00:44:46.940 Feed him 00:44:46.940 --> 00:44:48.679 If he is thirsty 00:44:48.679 --> 00:44:49.319 Give him something 00:44:49.319 --> 00:44:49.799 To drink 00:44:49.799 --> 00:44:50.639 For by so doing 00:44:50.639 --> 00:44:51.079 You will heap 00:44:51.079 --> 00:44:51.779 Burning coals 00:44:51.779 --> 00:44:52.319 On his head 00:44:52.319 --> 00:44:53.199 Do not be overcome 00:44:53.199 --> 00:44:53.799 By evil 00:44:53.799 --> 00:44:54.980 But overcome evil 00:44:54.980 --> 00:44:55.420 With good 00:44:55.420 --> 00:44:56.239 You see we can't 00:44:56.239 --> 00:44:57.559 Calculate in advance 00:44:57.559 --> 00:44:58.679 Whether or not 00:44:58.679 --> 00:44:59.159 Somebody 00:44:59.159 --> 00:45:00.299 Will ever appreciate 00:45:00.299 --> 00:45:01.199 Our efforts 00:45:01.199 --> 00:45:02.799 Or be reconciled 00:45:02.799 --> 00:45:03.339 With us 00:45:03.339 --> 00:45:04.339 Or be reconciled 00:45:04.339 --> 00:45:05.179 Or turned back 00:45:05.179 --> 00:45:05.759 To Jesus 00:45:05.759 --> 00:45:09.339 Long ago 00:45:09.339 --> 00:45:10.599 Augustine put it 00:45:10.599 --> 00:45:11.079 This way 00:45:11.079 --> 00:45:12.739 He wrote 00:45:12.739 --> 00:45:13.460 Do not think 00:45:13.460 --> 00:45:14.579 That the wicked 00:45:14.579 --> 00:45:15.219 Are in the world 00:45:15.219 --> 00:45:16.019 For no purpose 00:45:16.019 --> 00:45:17.259 Or that God 00:45:17.259 --> 00:45:18.159 Makes no good use 00:45:18.159 --> 00:45:18.500 Of them 00:45:18.500 --> 00:45:20.559 Every wicked 00:45:20.559 --> 00:45:21.339 Person lives 00:45:21.339 --> 00:45:22.139 Either that he 00:45:22.139 --> 00:45:22.960 May be corrected 00:45:22.960 --> 00:45:24.980 Or that through him 00:45:24.980 --> 00:45:25.559 The righteous 00:45:25.559 --> 00:45:26.379 May be tried 00:45:26.379 --> 00:45:27.159 And tested 00:45:27.159 --> 00:45:29.920 Would that those 00:45:29.920 --> 00:45:31.019 Who now test us 00:45:31.019 --> 00:45:31.719 Were converted 00:45:31.719 --> 00:45:33.179 And tried with us 00:45:33.179 --> 00:45:34.679 Yet though they 00:45:34.679 --> 00:45:35.799 Continue to try us 00:45:35.799 --> 00:45:36.839 Let us not hate them 00:45:36.839 --> 00:45:39.139 For we do not know 00:45:39.139 --> 00:45:39.920 Whether any of them 00:45:39.920 --> 00:45:40.399 Will persist 00:45:40.399 --> 00:45:40.940 To the end 00:45:40.940 --> 00:45:41.960 Of their evil ways 00:45:41.960 --> 00:45:45.019 See the Lord 00:45:45.019 --> 00:45:45.759 Calls us to love 00:45:45.759 --> 00:45:46.399 With patience 00:45:46.399 --> 00:45:47.779 But finally 00:45:47.779 --> 00:45:48.559 He also calls us 00:45:48.559 --> 00:45:49.399 To love with wisdom 00:45:49.399 --> 00:45:50.460 There are times 00:45:50.460 --> 00:45:51.980 When like Judas 00:45:51.980 --> 00:45:53.019 Someone persists 00:45:53.019 --> 00:45:53.799 In rejecting 00:45:53.799 --> 00:45:55.179 Every last token 00:45:55.179 --> 00:45:55.819 Of kindness 00:45:55.820 --> 00:45:57.059 Every last offer 00:45:57.059 --> 00:45:57.680 Of friendship 00:45:57.680 --> 00:45:58.900 Every last call 00:45:58.900 --> 00:45:59.500 To repentance 00:45:59.500 --> 00:46:01.100 Judas walked out 00:46:01.100 --> 00:46:01.880 Into the night 00:46:01.880 --> 00:46:06.340 And Jesus let him go 00:46:06.340 --> 00:46:08.720 Jesus had done 00:46:08.720 --> 00:46:09.519 All that God 00:46:09.519 --> 00:46:10.220 Had given him 00:46:10.220 --> 00:46:11.320 To do for Judas 00:46:11.320 --> 00:46:13.120 And Judas 00:46:13.120 --> 00:46:13.880 Had only become 00:46:13.880 --> 00:46:14.559 More hardened 00:46:14.559 --> 00:46:15.660 In his unbelief 00:46:15.660 --> 00:46:16.420 There was nothing 00:46:16.420 --> 00:46:17.800 More that needed 00:46:17.800 --> 00:46:18.460 To be done 00:46:18.460 --> 00:46:21.400 And there are times 00:46:21.400 --> 00:46:22.180 When we have all 00:46:22.180 --> 00:46:23.220 Done all that 00:46:23.220 --> 00:46:24.180 The Lord has 00:46:24.180 --> 00:46:25.180 Commanded us to do 00:46:25.179 --> 00:46:27.359 For someone else 00:46:27.359 --> 00:46:29.339 And still they show 00:46:29.339 --> 00:46:30.000 No remorse 00:46:30.000 --> 00:46:30.679 No repentance 00:46:30.679 --> 00:46:31.399 No openness 00:46:31.399 --> 00:46:32.139 To change 00:46:32.139 --> 00:46:33.879 Perhaps they keep 00:46:33.879 --> 00:46:35.039 On hurling accusations 00:46:35.039 --> 00:46:35.500 At us 00:46:35.500 --> 00:46:36.440 Or perhaps they demand 00:46:36.440 --> 00:46:37.139 That we abandon 00:46:37.139 --> 00:46:38.139 Our Christian principles 00:46:38.139 --> 00:46:39.039 In order to stay 00:46:39.039 --> 00:46:39.559 With them 00:46:39.559 --> 00:46:41.599 And in those circumstances 00:46:41.599 --> 00:46:43.359 The wise and righteous 00:46:43.359 --> 00:46:44.019 Thing to do 00:46:44.019 --> 00:46:45.119 Is to simply 00:46:45.119 --> 00:46:46.159 Let that person go 00:46:46.159 --> 00:46:48.239 And hold on 00:46:48.239 --> 00:46:48.759 To Jesus 00:46:48.759 --> 00:46:51.619 Not to take vengeance 00:46:51.619 --> 00:46:52.839 Into our own hands 00:46:52.840 --> 00:46:54.820 God reminds us 00:46:54.820 --> 00:46:55.519 Vengeance is mine 00:46:55.519 --> 00:46:56.180 Says the Lord 00:46:56.180 --> 00:46:58.240 But simply to release 00:46:58.240 --> 00:46:59.000 That person 00:46:59.000 --> 00:46:59.780 Into God's hands 00:46:59.780 --> 00:47:00.300 And recognize 00:47:00.300 --> 00:47:00.980 That there is 00:47:00.980 --> 00:47:02.180 There seems to be 00:47:02.180 --> 00:47:02.700 Nothing more 00:47:02.700 --> 00:47:03.300 At this point 00:47:03.300 --> 00:47:03.980 That we can do 00:47:03.980 --> 00:47:07.220 So we've seen 00:47:07.220 --> 00:47:07.940 Jesus deep love 00:47:07.940 --> 00:47:08.800 For a loyal disciple 00:47:08.800 --> 00:47:09.280 We've seen 00:47:09.280 --> 00:47:10.220 Jesus patient love 00:47:10.220 --> 00:47:10.820 For a traitor 00:47:10.820 --> 00:47:12.720 And finally 00:47:12.720 --> 00:47:14.360 We see Jesus 00:47:14.360 --> 00:47:15.180 Enduring love 00:47:15.180 --> 00:47:16.660 For a hot headed 00:47:16.660 --> 00:47:17.440 Disciple 00:47:17.440 --> 00:47:19.940 Verse 36 to 38 00:47:19.940 --> 00:47:20.680 We see Jesus 00:47:20.679 --> 00:47:21.219 This conversation 00:47:21.219 --> 00:47:21.679 With Peter 00:47:21.679 --> 00:47:22.239 Simon Peter 00:47:22.239 --> 00:47:22.699 Said to him 00:47:22.699 --> 00:47:23.619 Lord where are you going 00:47:23.619 --> 00:47:25.940 Jesus answered him 00:47:25.940 --> 00:47:26.500 Where I'm going 00:47:26.500 --> 00:47:27.519 You can't follow me now 00:47:27.519 --> 00:47:28.739 But you will follow afterward 00:47:28.739 --> 00:47:30.419 Peter said to him 00:47:30.419 --> 00:47:30.719 Lord 00:47:30.719 --> 00:47:33.019 Why can't I follow you now 00:47:33.019 --> 00:47:34.239 I will lay down 00:47:34.239 --> 00:47:35.159 My life for you 00:47:35.159 --> 00:47:37.099 Jesus answered 00:47:37.099 --> 00:47:37.579 Will you 00:47:37.579 --> 00:47:38.839 Lay down your life 00:47:38.839 --> 00:47:39.239 For me 00:47:39.239 --> 00:47:40.819 Truly truly 00:47:40.819 --> 00:47:41.559 I say to you 00:47:41.559 --> 00:47:42.679 The rooster will not crow 00:47:42.679 --> 00:47:43.719 Till you have denied me 00:47:43.719 --> 00:47:44.399 Three times 00:47:44.399 --> 00:47:48.460 Peter had good intentions here 00:47:48.460 --> 00:47:51.019 He had just finished 00:47:51.019 --> 00:47:51.539 A good meal 00:47:51.539 --> 00:47:53.000 He was sitting 00:47:53.000 --> 00:47:53.940 In a comfortable room 00:47:53.940 --> 00:47:55.760 With people he knew 00:47:55.760 --> 00:47:57.280 He was zealous 00:47:57.280 --> 00:47:57.800 For Jesus 00:47:57.800 --> 00:47:59.179 He was also 00:47:59.179 --> 00:48:00.119 Naturally confident 00:48:00.119 --> 00:48:00.699 In himself 00:48:00.699 --> 00:48:01.880 And in his own capabilities 00:48:01.880 --> 00:48:02.619 And unafraid 00:48:02.619 --> 00:48:03.500 To speak his mind 00:48:03.500 --> 00:48:04.380 And so he promised 00:48:04.380 --> 00:48:05.840 Unwavering loyalty 00:48:05.840 --> 00:48:06.360 To Jesus 00:48:06.360 --> 00:48:07.240 Even to the point 00:48:07.240 --> 00:48:09.000 Of giving his own life 00:48:09.000 --> 00:48:09.420 For Jesus 00:48:09.420 --> 00:48:10.059 He told Jesus 00:48:10.059 --> 00:48:11.039 I'm ready now 00:48:11.039 --> 00:48:14.320 But Jesus knew Peter 00:48:14.320 --> 00:48:15.960 Far better than 00:48:15.960 --> 00:48:16.880 Peter knew himself 00:48:16.880 --> 00:48:19.519 Jesus knew that 00:48:19.519 --> 00:48:20.220 He was about to 00:48:20.220 --> 00:48:21.059 Lay down his life 00:48:21.059 --> 00:48:21.539 For Peter 00:48:21.539 --> 00:48:23.000 And not the other 00:48:23.000 --> 00:48:23.619 Way around 00:48:23.619 --> 00:48:25.840 Jesus knew that 00:48:25.840 --> 00:48:26.599 Peter had to be 00:48:26.599 --> 00:48:26.920 Humbled 00:48:26.920 --> 00:48:28.420 By his upcoming 00:48:28.420 --> 00:48:29.079 Failure 00:48:29.079 --> 00:48:30.700 Before he could 00:48:30.700 --> 00:48:31.480 Be raised up 00:48:31.480 --> 00:48:32.660 To be a shepherd 00:48:32.660 --> 00:48:33.539 Of Jesus' flock 00:48:33.539 --> 00:48:37.119 Consider Jesus 00:48:37.119 --> 00:48:38.160 Enduring love 00:48:38.160 --> 00:48:38.940 For hot-headed 00:48:38.940 --> 00:48:39.460 Peter 00:48:39.460 --> 00:48:41.079 Notice 00:48:41.079 --> 00:48:41.860 Jesus didn't 00:48:41.860 --> 00:48:42.500 Dismiss 00:48:42.500 --> 00:48:43.380 Peter's 00:48:43.380 --> 00:48:44.300 Misguided 00:48:44.300 --> 00:48:45.340 Overzealous 00:48:45.340 --> 00:48:46.119 Enthusiasm 00:48:46.119 --> 00:48:47.920 Jesus didn't 00:48:47.920 --> 00:48:48.619 Write Peter 00:48:48.619 --> 00:48:49.219 Off 00:48:49.219 --> 00:48:50.599 He didn't 00:48:50.599 --> 00:48:51.079 Say you're 00:48:51.079 --> 00:48:51.319 Never 00:48:51.319 --> 00:48:52.099 You're someone 00:48:52.099 --> 00:48:52.380 Who will 00:48:52.380 --> 00:48:53.059 Never learn 00:48:53.059 --> 00:48:55.719 You're someone 00:48:55.719 --> 00:48:56.159 Who I can 00:48:56.159 --> 00:48:56.900 Never trust 00:48:56.900 --> 00:48:59.079 No he said 00:48:59.079 --> 00:49:00.059 You're not 00:49:00.059 --> 00:49:00.739 Ready now 00:49:00.739 --> 00:49:02.119 But you will 00:49:02.119 --> 00:49:02.900 Follow later 00:49:02.900 --> 00:49:05.319 And when Peter 00:49:05.319 --> 00:49:06.159 Said why 00:49:06.159 --> 00:49:06.880 Not now 00:49:06.880 --> 00:49:08.659 Jesus said 00:49:08.659 --> 00:49:09.239 Truly truly 00:49:09.239 --> 00:49:10.000 I say to you 00:49:10.000 --> 00:49:11.380 The rooster 00:49:11.380 --> 00:49:12.219 Will not crow 00:49:12.219 --> 00:49:13.039 Until you deny 00:49:13.039 --> 00:49:13.920 Me three times 00:49:13.920 --> 00:49:15.159 Do you notice 00:49:15.159 --> 00:49:15.760 That same 00:49:15.760 --> 00:49:16.680 Solemn phrase 00:49:16.680 --> 00:49:17.460 Truly truly 00:49:17.460 --> 00:49:18.099 I say to you 00:49:18.099 --> 00:49:18.740 Appears at the 00:49:18.740 --> 00:49:19.920 Beginning of this 00:49:19.920 --> 00:49:20.460 Passage 00:49:20.460 --> 00:49:21.720 In verse 21 00:49:21.720 --> 00:49:22.420 When Jesus is 00:49:22.420 --> 00:49:22.960 Talking about 00:49:22.960 --> 00:49:23.519 Judas who will 00:49:23.519 --> 00:49:24.039 Betray him 00:49:24.039 --> 00:49:24.700 And at the end 00:49:24.700 --> 00:49:25.280 When he's talking 00:49:25.280 --> 00:49:25.800 About Peter 00:49:25.800 --> 00:49:26.400 Who will deny 00:49:26.400 --> 00:49:26.700 Him 00:49:26.700 --> 00:49:27.720 Truly truly 00:49:27.720 --> 00:49:28.519 I say to you 00:49:28.519 --> 00:49:31.400 You see 00:49:31.400 --> 00:49:31.800 What's the 00:49:31.800 --> 00:49:32.440 Difference between 00:49:32.440 --> 00:49:32.900 Peter 00:49:32.900 --> 00:49:34.519 And Judas 00:49:34.519 --> 00:49:36.900 It's not 00:49:36.900 --> 00:49:38.179 That Peter 00:49:38.179 --> 00:49:38.980 Was a good 00:49:38.980 --> 00:49:39.340 Guy 00:49:39.340 --> 00:49:40.099 And Judas 00:49:40.099 --> 00:49:40.719 Was a bad 00:49:40.719 --> 00:49:41.079 Guy 00:49:41.079 --> 00:49:43.000 It's not 00:49:43.000 --> 00:49:43.500 That Peter 00:49:43.500 --> 00:49:44.639 Had a 00:49:44.639 --> 00:49:45.320 Squeaky clean 00:49:45.320 --> 00:49:45.960 Straight A 00:49:45.960 --> 00:49:46.559 Record of 00:49:46.559 --> 00:49:47.300 Following Jesus 00:49:47.300 --> 00:49:47.920 And therefore 00:49:47.920 --> 00:49:48.759 Got promoted 00:49:48.759 --> 00:49:49.300 To leadership 00:49:49.300 --> 00:49:49.980 In the church 00:49:49.980 --> 00:49:50.519 And Judas 00:49:50.519 --> 00:49:51.400 Was an F 00:49:51.400 --> 00:49:58.119 On the same 00:49:58.119 --> 00:49:58.500 Night 00:49:58.500 --> 00:49:59.400 Both of them 00:49:59.400 --> 00:50:00.079 Shamefully 00:50:00.079 --> 00:50:00.840 Abandoned 00:50:00.840 --> 00:50:01.380 Their savior 00:50:01.380 --> 00:50:04.260 The difference 00:50:04.260 --> 00:50:04.960 Is that Peter 00:50:04.960 --> 00:50:05.619 Eventually 00:50:05.619 --> 00:50:06.280 Repented 00:50:06.280 --> 00:50:07.200 And was 00:50:07.200 --> 00:50:07.780 Restored 00:50:07.780 --> 00:50:11.119 But Judas 00:50:11.119 --> 00:50:11.640 Never did 00:50:11.640 --> 00:50:13.519 You see 00:50:13.519 --> 00:50:14.460 Jesus doesn't 00:50:14.460 --> 00:50:15.280 Choose people 00:50:15.280 --> 00:50:16.360 Who have 00:50:16.360 --> 00:50:17.160 Squeaky clean 00:50:17.160 --> 00:50:17.920 Straight A 00:50:17.920 --> 00:50:18.900 Spiritual records 00:50:18.900 --> 00:50:20.320 And who will 00:50:20.320 --> 00:50:21.000 Never have 00:50:21.000 --> 00:50:21.660 Any shameful 00:50:21.660 --> 00:50:22.320 Failures 00:50:22.320 --> 00:50:24.240 Jesus takes 00:50:24.240 --> 00:50:24.780 People who 00:50:24.780 --> 00:50:25.519 Have shamefully 00:50:25.519 --> 00:50:25.980 Failed 00:50:25.980 --> 00:50:27.700 And 00:50:27.700 --> 00:50:29.059 Who are 00:50:29.059 --> 00:50:29.559 Willing to 00:50:29.559 --> 00:50:30.119 Face up 00:50:30.119 --> 00:50:30.460 To that 00:50:30.460 --> 00:50:30.940 Failure 00:50:30.940 --> 00:50:32.360 And he 00:50:32.360 --> 00:50:32.800 Calls them 00:50:32.800 --> 00:50:33.320 To repentance 00:50:33.320 --> 00:50:33.700 And he 00:50:33.700 --> 00:50:34.019 Gives them 00:50:34.019 --> 00:50:34.400 A meaningful 00:50:34.400 --> 00:50:34.860 Future 00:50:34.860 --> 00:50:38.920 Now 00:50:38.920 --> 00:50:40.039 If you 00:50:40.039 --> 00:50:40.440 Read John 00:50:40.440 --> 00:50:40.840 21 00:50:40.840 --> 00:50:42.720 There's also 00:50:42.720 --> 00:50:43.360 An uncomfortable 00:50:43.360 --> 00:50:44.280 Conversation 00:50:44.280 --> 00:50:45.440 That Jesus 00:50:45.440 --> 00:50:46.039 Has with 00:50:46.039 --> 00:50:46.340 Peter 00:50:46.340 --> 00:50:48.119 On the 00:50:48.119 --> 00:50:48.400 Shore of 00:50:48.400 --> 00:50:48.619 The sea 00:50:48.619 --> 00:50:49.240 Of galilee 00:50:49.240 --> 00:50:49.880 Jesus 00:50:49.880 --> 00:50:50.260 Doesn't 00:50:50.260 --> 00:50:50.880 Just sweep 00:50:50.880 --> 00:50:51.200 It all 00:50:51.200 --> 00:50:51.579 Under the 00:50:51.579 --> 00:50:51.800 Rug 00:50:51.800 --> 00:50:52.179 And pretend 00:50:52.179 --> 00:50:52.559 It never 00:50:52.559 --> 00:50:53.119 Happened 00:50:53.119 --> 00:50:55.340 No 00:50:55.340 --> 00:50:55.720 What Jesus 00:50:55.720 --> 00:50:56.200 Does there 00:50:56.200 --> 00:50:56.440 Is he 00:50:56.440 --> 00:50:56.760 Actually 00:50:56.760 --> 00:50:57.099 Brings 00:50:57.099 --> 00:50:57.360 Peter 00:50:57.360 --> 00:50:57.659 Face 00:50:57.659 --> 00:50:58.119 To face 00:50:58.119 --> 00:50:58.720 With 00:50:58.720 --> 00:50:58.880 His 00:50:58.880 --> 00:50:59.119 Moment 00:50:59.119 --> 00:50:59.260 Of 00:50:59.260 --> 00:50:59.599 Greatest 00:50:59.599 --> 00:51:00.059 Failure 00:51:00.059 --> 00:51:01.820 And yet 00:51:01.820 --> 00:51:02.119 In that 00:51:02.119 --> 00:51:02.420 Place 00:51:02.420 --> 00:51:02.579 He 00:51:02.579 --> 00:51:02.940 Calls 00:51:02.940 --> 00:51:03.179 Him 00:51:03.179 --> 00:51:04.460 To follow 00:51:04.460 --> 00:51:04.779 Him 00:51:04.779 --> 00:51:06.380 And to 00:51:06.380 --> 00:51:06.519 Be 00:51:06.519 --> 00:51:07.039 Restored 00:51:07.039 --> 00:51:09.920 It was 00:51:09.920 --> 00:51:10.460 Painful 00:51:10.460 --> 00:51:10.779 But it 00:51:10.779 --> 00:51:10.960 Was 00:51:10.960 --> 00:51:11.820 Restorative 00:51:11.820 --> 00:51:13.519 If you 00:51:13.519 --> 00:51:13.920 Read that 00:51:13.920 --> 00:51:14.719 Conversation 00:51:14.719 --> 00:51:17.859 Brothers 00:51:17.859 --> 00:51:18.079 Brothers and 00:51:18.079 --> 00:51:18.339 Sisters 00:51:18.339 --> 00:51:18.799 Consider 00:51:18.799 --> 00:51:19.159 Jesus 00:51:19.159 --> 00:51:19.679 Enduring 00:51:19.679 --> 00:51:20.079 Love 00:51:20.079 --> 00:51:21.399 For 00:51:21.399 --> 00:51:21.659 People 00:51:21.659 --> 00:51:22.000 Like 00:51:22.000 --> 00:51:22.379 Us 00:51:22.379 --> 00:51:24.659 Jesus 00:51:24.659 --> 00:51:24.980 Loves 00:51:24.980 --> 00:51:25.139 Us 00:51:25.139 --> 00:51:25.359 In 00:51:25.359 --> 00:51:25.639 Full 00:51:25.639 --> 00:51:26.039 Knowledge 00:51:26.039 --> 00:51:26.259 Of 00:51:26.259 --> 00:51:26.399 Who 00:51:26.399 --> 00:51:26.599 We 00:51:26.599 --> 00:51:26.919 Are 00:51:26.919 --> 00:51:29.279 And you 00:51:29.279 --> 00:51:29.399 Know 00:51:29.399 --> 00:51:29.759 As we 00:51:29.759 --> 00:51:30.119 Continue 00:51:30.119 --> 00:51:30.559 To walk 00:51:30.559 --> 00:51:30.739 With 00:51:30.739 --> 00:51:31.059 Jesus 00:51:31.059 --> 00:51:31.439 Jesus 00:51:31.439 --> 00:51:31.799 Shares 00:51:31.799 --> 00:51:32.000 Some 00:51:32.000 --> 00:51:32.119 Of 00:51:32.119 --> 00:51:32.279 That 00:51:32.279 --> 00:51:32.599 Knowledge 00:51:32.599 --> 00:51:32.799 With 00:51:32.799 --> 00:51:33.099 Us 00:51:33.099 --> 00:51:35.659 Sometimes 00:51:35.659 --> 00:51:36.579 Jesus 00:51:36.579 --> 00:51:38.219 Encourages 00:51:38.219 --> 00:51:38.519 Us 00:51:38.519 --> 00:51:38.779 And 00:51:38.779 --> 00:51:39.339 Challenges 00:51:39.339 --> 00:51:39.599 Us 00:51:39.599 --> 00:51:39.779 And 00:51:39.779 --> 00:51:40.099 Shows 00:51:40.099 --> 00:51:40.299 Us 00:51:40.299 --> 00:51:40.439 That 00:51:40.439 --> 00:51:40.599 By 00:51:40.599 --> 00:51:40.799 His 00:51:40.799 --> 00:51:41.139 Grace 00:51:41.139 --> 00:51:41.339 We 00:51:41.339 --> 00:51:41.480 Can 00:51:41.480 --> 00:51:41.659 Do 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I met there talked about how they were innocent and were in jail unjustly, but I knew I 00:59:33.680 --> 00:59:39.100 had messed up. I went to the church services, but kept my distance from the Christians who sponsored 00:59:39.100 --> 00:59:43.800 them, and after I got out of prison, I lived at Columbus House, where I met Michelle, and we 00:59:43.800 --> 00:59:48.500 decided to get married. I came to Trinity Baptist, and it solidified the truth that I could be 00:59:48.500 --> 00:59:53.080 forgiven of my sins through Jesus. I've seen answers to prayer and seen God at work in my life. 00:59:53.440 --> 00:59:58.140 Michelle and I have our own apartment now. Jesus has given me life, and each of their favorite 00:59:58.139 --> 01:00:03.000 Bible verses is John 3, 16. For God so loved the world that he gave his only son that whoever 01:00:03.000 --> 01:00:13.079 believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. Amen. Now let me invite Spandan to come and 01:00:13.079 --> 01:00:27.639 read your testimony. Thank you, Pastor Greg. Hi, I am Spandan. Some of you know me as Dan. 01:00:28.139 --> 01:00:35.559 I come from Calcutta, the same city as Mother Teresa, about whom Pastor Matt spoke a few weeks 01:00:35.559 --> 01:00:45.359 back. I was born in a Hindu family, not a Christian, but God had other plans. A bit about myself. 01:00:46.099 --> 01:00:51.139 I have been a consultant. I have sold my startup. I've worked in private equity, one of the most 01:00:51.139 --> 01:00:57.799 difficult fields of finance. I've got two MBAs, first from the Harvard of India and second from Yale, 01:00:58.440 --> 01:01:05.139 and they may have been featured on the Indian equivalent of Forbes 30 under 30. But this is not a tale of 01:01:05.139 --> 01:01:14.639 who I am. This is a tale of who Jesus is and how he saved me. I came from India about two and a half years 01:01:14.639 --> 01:01:23.759 back for the School of Management. It was a scorching summer noon. Unfortunately, my flight was delayed, 01:01:24.339 --> 01:01:32.119 and after 20 hours of not having had a single drop of water, I was dehydrated and jet lagged. 01:01:32.879 --> 01:01:40.900 By the time I had reached Prospect Hill, I would have collapsed of thirst. There was not a single shop 01:01:40.900 --> 01:01:49.079 in sight where I can get water, nor was there anyone else. I was about to faint. Suddenly, 01:01:49.720 --> 01:01:58.980 out of nowhere, came a landscaper. He did not give me water. No. Instead, he gave me iced tea. 01:02:00.180 --> 01:02:07.740 And he spoke of Jesus. I did not realize the calling that day. So I tried to teach him about my Hindu 01:02:07.739 --> 01:02:18.519 studies. He smiled and left. But Jesus did not give up on me. I graduated from SOM in May 2019, 01:02:19.339 --> 01:02:27.379 near the top of my class, and absolutely jobless. We, as international students, have only one year 01:02:27.379 --> 01:02:33.019 of OPT, and most people don't want to give us jobs for that one year. What's going to happen after that? 01:02:33.019 --> 01:02:41.360 May got into June, June to July. I did find something to survive, but it was really, really bad. 01:02:42.360 --> 01:02:48.139 I asked my mom to pray for me, desperately. Pray for me, pray for me, pray for me, and she started 01:02:48.139 --> 01:02:57.019 going to temples. Nothing happened. One day, on a train in India, thousands of kilometers from the U.S., 01:02:57.019 --> 01:03:07.559 she heard about Jesus. The same week, by coincidence, or by divine prophecy, I met an Uber driver on my way 01:03:07.559 --> 01:03:16.019 back from Elm City Market. He happened to be a pastor who had a small church in Bridgeport. He told me 01:03:16.019 --> 01:03:24.619 about Christ and asked me to embrace him. I started reading the Bible, but I did not understand what 01:03:24.619 --> 01:03:32.139 Christ truly meant. I did not believe in him. I was yet to know what Christ can do. You know, 01:03:32.179 --> 01:03:40.920 there's a difference between knowing God and surrendering everything to him. My heart was not ready. 01:03:42.679 --> 01:03:50.480 My story was not over there. In the next few months, everything would go dark. I started a business. 01:03:50.480 --> 01:03:57.039 It failed. I applied to thousands of jobs. Got rejected because I didn't have a visa. 01:03:57.980 --> 01:04:04.380 Had no money left. Most of my friends left, so I had no one to talk to. It was solitary confinement. 01:04:05.519 --> 01:04:12.920 I forgot to laugh. I cried every day. My morning started with despair, and my nights ended in depression. 01:04:12.920 --> 01:04:24.559 And then, COVID started. In hindsight, I did two things wrong. First, I was praying both to my Hindu deities 01:04:24.559 --> 01:04:33.440 and Jesus at the same time. Doesn't work that way. And the second, I used to wear an amulet of precious 01:04:33.440 --> 01:04:41.320 stones. It had gold, diamond, a lot of things. It was meant to appease my Hindu deities, and it was 01:04:41.320 --> 01:04:51.080 actually preventing Jesus from coming to me. So finally, last May 2020, after one year, and when the 01:04:51.080 --> 01:04:57.380 last date of visa application was over, I finally got rejected from a big firm, not even in the U.S. 01:04:57.800 --> 01:05:05.240 I would have gladly left. And that rejection was the last hit that I could take. How many rejections 01:05:05.239 --> 01:05:14.799 can a man take any day? So that day, I took off my amulet, and I prayed to God and to Jesus, and I said, 01:05:15.839 --> 01:05:27.259 today I have nothing. If you can, save me. If not, this is the end. And so I prayed for my own death. 01:05:27.260 --> 01:05:37.720 Nothing is impossible with prayer and fasting. And I'm not proud of what I did. But the very next 01:05:37.720 --> 01:05:46.480 afternoon, Jesus came and visited me in my dream. There were two dreams. In the first dream, there was a 01:05:46.480 --> 01:05:53.220 huge battle on earth. There were giant monsters who were trying to kill men, and they were swatting them 01:05:53.219 --> 01:06:02.639 like flies. I still volunteered, too cocky or too brave. But when I tried to fight him, I did not know 01:06:02.639 --> 01:06:10.879 what happened to the monster, but I fell. And I saw myself dying there in a ditch, covered with mud and 01:06:10.879 --> 01:06:17.339 blood and grime, and I slowly sank into it. I thought, one more bad dream. Okay, fine. 01:06:17.340 --> 01:06:27.039 In the next one, Christ visited me. It was a place on earth where the souls of the dead 01:06:27.039 --> 01:06:34.500 leave. There was a huge canopy, and on top of that, this brilliant white light. I have never seen 01:06:34.500 --> 01:06:41.960 something that bright ever in my life. And below them, there were the souls of the dead. There was a 01:06:41.960 --> 01:06:49.000 trap door at the end of it, and there was a ball of light who operated it. It went up and down with 01:06:49.000 --> 01:06:55.260 the soul when they got onto it. I could not walk anymore because I did not have a body, so I just 01:06:55.260 --> 01:07:02.820 moved with the others. I floated there, and then I saw him, the Lord of Light. He was helping the souls 01:07:02.820 --> 01:07:09.179 get into that divine white light. When my time came, I got onto that trap door, and I said, Jesus, 01:07:09.179 --> 01:07:18.759 take me with you. He just smiled. He just smiled. He did not take me with him. He sent me back, 01:07:19.480 --> 01:07:30.119 gave me a new body, and I realized one thing. My time on this earth was not over. He resurrected me. 01:07:30.119 --> 01:07:39.400 So I lost everything, everything that I had, but instead, I found Christ. In those days, only my mom 01:07:39.400 --> 01:07:45.599 was my only support. I had doubts for God. I had doubts for Christ, but she said one thing. Do not 01:07:45.599 --> 01:07:50.960 say a single negative thing about Christ, about my Christ. I do not know where she got her strength 01:07:50.960 --> 01:07:57.880 from, but I thank the Holy Spirit for it. Today, I work in venture capital. One of the hardest industries 01:07:57.880 --> 01:08:04.220 to break into, even if you are an American or you have an MBA, not as an associate, but as a manager. 01:08:05.140 --> 01:08:11.599 But the greatest blessing that I have received is knowing Christ. I am not special. I am not special 01:08:11.599 --> 01:08:19.260 at all. Christ comes for everyone. He is the Son of God. He loves us the most. All we have to do 01:08:19.260 --> 01:08:29.980 is just love him back. Sometimes, everything might seem lost, but Jesus always finds a way. And when he 01:08:29.980 --> 01:08:41.180 lifts you, it's not a small step up. You will rise. It's a liftoff. So here I am, walking in his path, 01:08:41.180 --> 01:08:49.180 in his light. And today, I jump onto his arms. And when my time is up, I will meet him again. 01:08:49.760 --> 01:08:55.659 And this time, I will go through that trapdoor again, into the brilliant light with Jesus. 01:08:56.440 --> 01:08:58.159 In Jesus' mighty name I pray. Amen. 01:08:58.159 --> 01:08:58.260 Amen. 01:08:58.260 --> 01:08:58.300 Amen. 01:09:07.680 --> 01:09:08.280 Amen. 01:09:08.280 --> 01:09:16.600 No, no, stay here. So let me ask, thank you for sharing. Let me ask Spondin and Michelle and Tyson 01:09:16.600 --> 01:09:23.380 three questions that we ask everyone who is being baptized and joining the Church of Trinity. 01:09:23.380 --> 01:09:30.260 Tyson and Michelle and Spondin, do you affirm your faith in Jesus Christ as your and the only 01:09:30.260 --> 01:09:39.900 Lord and Savior? And do you commit to serve Christ and the fellowship of his Church for the rest of 01:09:39.900 --> 01:09:48.140 your life? And do you commit yourself to Trinity Baptist Church to be members and to give and receive 01:09:48.140 --> 01:09:55.039 love and service? For those of us who are members, do we as members commit to love and serve Tyson, 01:09:55.160 --> 01:10:00.240 Michelle, and Spondin, even as we receive their love and service among us? If so, say, we will. 01:10:01.840 --> 01:10:02.860 All right, let's pray. 01:10:09.200 --> 01:10:13.520 Our Father, we thank you for reaching out in your love to Tyson, Michelle, and Spondin. 01:10:13.520 --> 01:10:19.040 We thank you for sending your Son to be their Savior. We thank you for sending your Spirit to 01:10:19.040 --> 01:10:24.120 dwell in them as their comforter and advocate. We pray for each of them as they are baptized today. 01:10:25.120 --> 01:10:29.900 Assure them of your fatherly love for them. Remind them that in Christ they are a new creation. 01:10:31.000 --> 01:10:35.080 Fill them with your Spirit that they might become more and more like Christ and be equipped to do 01:10:35.080 --> 01:10:39.800 the good works that you have prepared for them to do. We pray that they may always remember this day 01:10:39.800 --> 01:10:45.039 as a sign and a seal of your saving grace in their lives. Preserve them through every temptation and 01:10:45.039 --> 01:10:49.340 trial that they will face in the future so that they may always remain in fellowship with you for 01:10:49.340 --> 01:10:57.920 the rest of their life and for all eternity. In Jesus' name, amen. We're going to stand and sing 01:10:57.920 --> 01:11:07.840 as they go to get changed and as we prepare for the baptism. So please stand as we sing. 01:11:09.800 --> 01:11:10.360 Amen. 01:11:27.480 --> 01:11:28.860 ... 01:11:28.860 --> 01:11:29.640 ... 01:11:31.279 --> 01:11:33.180 ... 01:11:33.180 --> 01:11:34.900 ... 01:11:34.900 --> 01:11:35.500 ... 01:11:35.500 --> 01:11:51.779 There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel's veins. 01:11:51.779 --> 01:12:05.479 And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains. 01:12:05.500 --> 01:12:12.720 Lose all their guilty stains. 01:12:12.840 --> 01:12:18.899 Lose all their guilty stains. 01:12:18.899 --> 01:12:33.939 And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains. 01:12:35.500 --> 01:12:48.979 The dying thief rejoiced to see that fountain in his day. 01:12:48.979 --> 01:13:02.379 And there may I, though vile as he, wash all my sins away. 01:13:02.380 --> 01:13:09.380 Wash all my sins away. 01:13:09.380 --> 01:13:16.380 Wash all my sins away. 01:13:16.380 --> 01:13:31.380 And there may I, though vile as he, wash all my sins away. 01:13:31.380 --> 01:13:49.800 Dear dying lamb, thy precious blood shall never lose its power. 01:13:49.800 --> 01:14:04.800 Till all the ransomed church of God be saved to sin no more. 01:14:04.800 --> 01:14:11.800 Be safe to sin no more. 01:14:11.800 --> 01:14:18.800 Be safe to sin no more. 01:14:18.800 --> 01:14:35.800 Till all the ransomed church of God be saved to sin no more. 01:14:35.800 --> 01:14:44.800 And there since by faith I saw the stream. 01:14:44.800 --> 01:14:50.800 My flowing wounds survive. 01:14:50.800 --> 01:14:57.800 Redeeming love has been my theme. 01:14:57.800 --> 01:15:05.800 And shall be till I die. 01:15:05.800 --> 01:15:12.800 And shall be till I die. 01:15:12.800 --> 01:15:18.800 And shall be till I die. 01:15:18.800 --> 01:15:20.800 Amen. 01:15:20.800 --> 01:15:29.800 Be safe to sin no more. 01:15:29.800 --> 01:15:34.800 And shall be till I die. 01:15:34.800 --> 01:16:04.779 guitar solo 01:16:04.800 --> 01:16:34.779 guitar solo 01:16:34.800 --> 01:17:04.779 guitar solo 01:17:04.779 --> 01:17:08.500 Grace to thee we cling 01:17:08.500 --> 01:17:10.800 From the law 01:17:10.800 --> 01:17:12.779 Has set us free 01:17:13.319 --> 01:17:15.779 Once and for all 01:17:16.340 --> 01:17:19.139 On Calvary's hill 01:17:19.139 --> 01:17:21.840 Love and justice 01:17:21.840 --> 01:17:24.119 Shall agree 01:17:24.119 --> 01:17:26.779 So praise the Lord 01:17:26.779 --> 01:17:29.639 The price is paid 01:17:29.639 --> 01:17:32.819 The curse defeated 01:17:32.819 --> 01:17:34.979 By the Lamb 01:17:34.979 --> 01:17:36.779 We who once 01:17:37.619 --> 01:17:39.000 Were slaves 01:17:39.000 --> 01:17:40.479 By birth 01:17:40.479 --> 01:17:43.079 Sons and daughters 01:17:43.079 --> 01:17:44.779 Now we stand 01:17:44.779 --> 01:17:54.359 Okay, you may be seated 01:17:54.359 --> 01:18:21.619 I baptize Spondin upon your profession of faith in Jesus Christ. 01:18:21.619 --> 01:18:23.599 I baptize you in the name of the Father 01:18:23.599 --> 01:18:24.819 And of the Son 01:18:24.819 --> 01:18:26.279 And of the Holy Spirit. 01:18:26.279 --> 01:18:27.140 Thank you. 01:18:27.140 --> 01:18:28.140 Thank you. 01:18:28.920 --> 01:18:29.399 Applause 01:18:29.399 --> 01:18:59.379 Thank you. 01:18:59.399 --> 01:19:29.379 Thank you. 01:19:29.399 --> 01:19:59.379 Thank you. 01:19:59.399 --> 01:20:29.379 Thank you. 01:20:29.399 --> 01:20:59.379 Thank you. 01:21:00.039 --> 01:21:07.639 Michelle, upon your profession of faith in Jesus Christ, I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. 01:21:07.640 --> 01:21:37.619 Thank you. 01:21:37.619 --> 01:21:39.619 Thank you. 01:21:39.619 --> 01:22:09.619 01:22:09.619 --> 01:22:11.619 Thank you. 01:22:11.619 --> 01:22:13.619 Thank you. 01:22:13.619 --> 01:22:15.619 Thank you. 01:22:15.619 --> 01:22:17.619 Glory be to God. 01:22:17.619 --> 01:22:19.619 Hallelujah. 01:22:19.619 --> 01:22:21.619 And hallelujah, 01:22:21.619 --> 01:22:23.619 Christ is King, 01:22:23.619 --> 01:22:25.619 Christ is King, 01:22:25.619 --> 01:22:29.619 alive and alive and alive and living on the throne. 01:22:29.619 --> 01:22:31.619 Our tongues employ, 01:22:31.619 --> 01:22:35.619 our tongues employ with hymn of praise. 01:22:35.619 --> 01:22:37.619 Glory be to God alone. 01:22:37.619 --> 01:22:39.619 Glory be to God alone. 01:22:39.619 --> 01:22:41.619 Glory be to God alone. 01:22:41.619 --> 01:22:45.619 Glory be to God alone. 01:22:45.619 --> 01:22:47.619 Amen. 01:22:47.619 --> 01:22:49.619 Amen. 01:22:49.619 --> 01:22:50.619 Amen. 01:22:50.619 --> 01:22:52.619 We've come to the end of the day. 01:22:52.619 --> 01:22:54.619 If you are up, 01:22:54.619 --> 01:22:56.619 who are you on the life of God alone. 01:22:56.619 --> 01:22:57.619 Amen. 01:22:57.619 --> 01:22:58.619 I'm live Buy from the new yogaj wilbur. 01:22:58.619 --> 01:23:00.619 I'm alive and alive only below. 01:23:00.619 --> 01:23:02.619 I'm blind, oh yeah. 01:23:02.619 --> 01:23:10.359 saying in? I need to signal one way or the other. Daniel, Elise, can you just check out there and 01:23:10.359 --> 01:23:18.159 then give me a thumbs up or a thumbs down? So we will either stay inside. Well, let me give 01:23:18.159 --> 01:23:24.739 instructions once we figure out what we're doing. Outside? Okay, it's not raining. Okay, so it's not 01:23:24.739 --> 01:23:29.359 raining. So as usual, the ushers will dismiss you and you can feel free to fellowship with one 01:23:29.359 --> 01:23:37.599 another outdoors, out in the back for as long as you like. If for some reason it does start raining, 01:23:37.699 --> 01:23:43.199 then you can come back in the building and just use your own wisdom and discretion and love one 01:23:43.199 --> 01:23:47.799 another. All right, go with this word. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God 01:23:47.799 --> 01:23:53.179 and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all. And all God's people said, Amen. 01:23:59.359 --> 01:23:59.579 Amen. 01:24:03.699 --> 01:24:04.519 Amen. 01:24:09.699 --> 01:24:10.019 Amen. 01:24:10.059 --> 01:24:14.139 Amen. 01:24:21.279 --> 01:24:22.179 Amen. 01:24:22.180 --> 01:24:52.159 Thank you. 01:24:52.180 --> 01:25:22.159 Thank you. 01:25:22.180 --> 01:25:52.159 Thank you. 01:25:52.180 --> 01:26:22.159 Thank you. 01:26:22.180 --> 01:26:52.159 Thank you. 01:26:52.180 --> 01:26:54.180 Thank you.