I'm convinced that part of why we walk in fear, shame, and guilt for so long as Christians, is that we do not sufficiently understand the Gospel. "Gospel" means "good news." Why is it good news? Because "for freedom He has set you free" (Gal 5:1). 

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L | Listen (Receive the Word via audio or video.)

 
O | Observe (Connect the passage to your life and recent events.)
Does understanding your position with God in Christ feel freeing? Does it give you more confidence to move forward in peace, in mission, and in freedom?
V | Verbalize (Pray about your thoughts and emotions.)
Remembering that He loves you and that you are in His presence, talk to God about the particulars of your O – Observe step. You may want to write your reflections in your LOVE the Word® journal. Or, get a free journal page and guide in the right-hand margin.
E | Entrust (Rest in the Word.)
Kyrie, Eleison – Lord, Have Mercy
….‘O God, be merciful to me a sinner.’ Luke 18:13
“Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.”
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What We Discussed | Show Notes
So You're Needy episode from the Cherished series
Isaiah 52 episode from the Servant Song series
Overview:
Minutes 00:00-12:00 – Feet symbolism in the Bible; Is 52: "how beautiful are the feet of them..."; the Servant Song 
Minutes 12:01-24:00 – What is "the Gospel" and why is it "good news"?; law vs. grace; reconciliation with God
Minutes 24:01-36:00 – neediness; freedom from fear, guilt, and shame; freedom from tyranny; 
Minutes 36:01-48:00 – freedom from sin, suffering, and death; standing and moving forward in the good news of peace; life and love
Transcript
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