Seeking the welfare of the city when the empire’s listening: Exploring politics with Joseph and Daniel

Word: Matthew 28:18-20 (National Hui 2023)

Let's go boldly after what God has called us to. When we are lost-people-centric, this becomes a powerful scripture. Following Jesus' command to go requires stepping out of the familiar, making ourselves available, working with people, and getting our hands dirty. MAKE CAKE. Cliff Thompson from The Render Gathering brings us the Word in this recording from the Baptist National Hui 2023: Baptists shaping our future.

Word: Ruth (National Hui 2023)

Ruth demonstrates the sacrifice in kindness. One of the boldest things we can do is be kind. Is kindness and tender concern for others shaping our decisions, discussions and the way we think towards one another? Lucy Talsma from Hamilton South Baptist Church brings us the Word in this recording from the Baptist National Hui 2023: Baptists shaping our future.

Word: Acts13:1-3 (National Hui 2023)

In an ongoing posture of praising and ministering to the Lord, the church heard the Spirit's direction. How often do we practice this posture together? Do we seek to make decisions before we seek God's presence? Have we got it the wrong way round? Eduardo Mendonca from New Generation Church brings us the Word in this recording from the Baptist National Hui 2023: Baptists shaping our future.

Seeking the welfare of the city when the empire’s listening: Exploring politics with Joseph and Daniel

This episode is from the Carey Graduate School Research Conference. Michael Rhodes, Lecturer in the Old Testament at Carey Baptist College, calls us to expand the biblical text we engage with when approaching political discipleship, bringing greater insight into how we might posture ourselves towards political power. There’s a lot to learn from the actions of Joseph and Daniel. Listen in to hear Michael unpack politics with these two influencers.

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