Throwback Thursday | January 17th, 2021 | Like and subscribe!

Main message: The pastor teaches a simple, daily method for reading Scripture—Read, Reflect, Respond—illustrated by John 5, arguing that Scripture should realign our perspective and prompt concrete obedience rather than passive consumption or excuses.

Key points:

• Read a short passage slowly 3–4 times so the Holy Spirit can speak and faith can grow.
• Reflect prayerfully to identify what in your life needs "kingdom alignment" (perspective, hope, faith, sin) and what the passage is teaching about being more like Jesus.
• Respond by writing down specific, actionable steps (when/how you will apply the truth) and then do them.
• Use Bible stories by placing yourself in the character’s situation to draw personal application.
• Don’t offer excuses when God asks you to change or receive—illustrated by the man at Bethesda who gave excuses until Jesus commanded him to rise and walk.

Scriptures mentioned: Genesis 3, John 5, 2 Timothy 3:16–17