Become New with John Ortberg 2. Was Jesus Nuts?
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Jun 15, 2021 A meditation on whether Jesus' teachings seem crazy and why that question matters for trust in God. Reflections on worry, divine provision, and what it means to feel truly safe. A retelling of the storm-in-the-boat story and a look at divine attachment as an inner haven. Encouragement to seek reminders of God’s presence and live from that sense of safety.
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Jesus Frames The World As Fundamentally Safe
- Jesus teaches that worry misunderstands reality and God's provision for creation.
- John Ortberg summarizes Jesus' message as claiming this world is a perfectly safe place because a loving Heavenly Father provides for lilies and birds.
Paragliding Showed Feeling Safe Is Different From Being Safe
- John Ortberg recounts paragliding in Jackson Hole to illustrate fear despite objective safety.
- He felt unsafe running off a cliff until trusting the pilot's skill and gear made the situation actually safe.
Disciples Lacked Jesus' Deep Trust In The Father
- The disciples had faith in Jesus' power but lacked Jesus' trust in the Father's constant presence.
- In the storm story Jesus sleeps because he lives in the hand of his Father, not merely relying on circumstance or power displays.