Become New with John Ortberg Episode 32 - One Foot at a Time
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Apr 1, 2021 Reflections on humble, step‑by‑step spiritual growth framed in Holy Week. A focus on Jesus’ example of washing feet as a model of servanthood and loving action. Discussion of creating communities that welcome weakness and erase barriers. Connections between Christian practices and recovery work, and the call to serve in ordinary daily moments.
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Salvation Happens One Foot At A Time
- The world is saved slowly and humbly through small acts of service, "one foot at a time."
- John Ortberg ties this to Holy Thursday and the new commandment to love as Jesus loved, wiping out old barriers.
Jesus Reimagined Love As An Inclusive Example
- Jesus’ new commandment reframes love by anchoring it to his example: love others as I have loved you.
- Ortberg emphasizes that this creates a new community where ethnic, gender, and economic barriers are removed.
Jesus Washing Feet As The Ultimate Example
- John Ortberg recounts John 13 where Jesus, fully aware of his authority, washes his disciples' feet.
- The act is framed as historically demeaning work made profound because the infinitely superior Lord performs it.