You Were Always Called Very Good

Would You Let Him Wash Your Feet?

Title: Would You Let Him Wash Your Feet? Scripture (referenced): John 13:1–17 Scripture (inferred): John 13:8–10; Psalm 51:2; Isaiah 1:18; Ezekiel 36:25–27; Hebrews 4:15–16; 1 John 1:7; Luke 7:36–50; Romans 8:1 Themes: receiving the Father's love; vulnerability; shame; being fully seen; cleansing; humility of Christ; intimacy with God; healing; unconditional acceptance; finished work Keywords: washing feet; John 13; Father's love; shame; vulnerability; intimacy; cleansing; being seen; acceptance; healing; humility; grace; finished work; love; restoration

The Prodigal Father

Title: The Prodigal Father Scripture (referenced): Luke 15:11–32 Scripture (inferred): Luke 15:1–10; Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:19; Ephesians 2:4–9; Hebrews 12:2; Zephaniah 3:17; John 14:9; Romans 2:4 Themes: Father's extravagant love; reckless grace; unconditional acceptance; restoration; sonship; reconciliation; finished work; Father's heart; shame removed; radical generosity Keywords: prodigal father; prodigal son; Luke 15; Father's love; grace; restoration; reconciliation; sonship; robe and ring; inheritance; reckless grace; finished work; unconditional love; Father's heart; acceptance

How Are Hearts Transformed?

Title: How Are Hearts Transformed? Scripture (referenced): Ephesians 3:16–19 Scripture (inferred): 2 Corinthians 3:18; 1 John 4:16–19; Romans 8:29; John 15:4–5; Philippians 1:6; Philippians 2:13; Ezekiel 36:26–27; Colossians 3:9–10; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 12:2 Themes: transformation through the Father's love; revelation of identity; abiding in Christ; finished work; new creation; being fully known and loved; heart transformation; renewal of the mind; Holy Spirit's work; grace Keywords: transformation; Father's love; grace; identity; finished work; new creation; abiding; Ephesians 3; revelation; Holy Spirit; heart healing; being seen; renewal; love; sanctification

When Did Grace Become Insufficient?

Title: When Did Grace Become Insufficient? Scripture (referenced): Ephesians 2:8–10 Scripture (inferred): Romans 5:8–10; Titus 2:11–14; Philippians 2:13; Philippians 1:6; Hebrews 10:14; John 15:4–5; Galatians 2:20; Romans 6:1–14; 2 Corinthians 3:18 Themes: grace as transformative; finished work of Christ; sanctification; God's workmanship; abiding in Christ; transformation by grace; reconciliation; identity in Christ; Father's unchanging posture Keywords: grace; transformation; sanctification; finished work; Ephesians 2; workmanship; abiding; Father's love; reconciliation; Philippians 2:13; Hebrews 10:14; identity; trust; spiritual growth; grace alone

His Obedience Almost Cost Him the Celebration

Title: His Obedience Almost Cost Him the Celebration Scripture (referenced): Luke 15:25–32 Scripture (inferred): Luke 15:11–24; Romans 4:4–5; Ephesians 2:8–9; Galatians 4:7; Hebrews 4:1–11; Matthew 20:1–16; Philippians 3:7–9 Themes: older brother; grace versus performance; finished work; sonship; inheritance; resentment; religious striving; unconditional love; belonging; entering the Father's rest Keywords: older brother; prodigal son; grace; performance; religion; sonship; inheritance; Luke 15; finished work; striving; resentment; unconditional love; celebration; belonging; rest