When Language Divides, the Spirit Unites

15/04/2025 29 min Episodio 11

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EP 11 - While different languages were part of God’s original design, the confusion of language came as a judgment of sin. But in Acts 2, when the Holy Spirit came, the very first sign of His presence was the ability to understand one another. It was a clear picture of how the Spirit empowers us to live in unity—even across language barriers.In this episode, I reflect on how this call to unity isn’t just for the dominant culture; it’s for everyone who follows the Way of Jesus. We’re all invited to embody humility and love, lifting others before ourselves. Recognize the role of the Holy Spirit in overcoming cultural and language barriers.Reflect on a personal invitation to pursue unity with those who are different from you.Discern how your church can take meaningful steps toward a multi-ethnic, Spirit-led community.I'll also offer two invitations for reflection—one personal, one corporate—and close the episode with a prayer I wrote for a multi-ethnic church, which you can download using the link below.A Prayer for God's Divine Multi-Ethnic ChurchWhat is Biblical Unity? Spring Bible Study I’ve created a four-week beginner-level inductive Bible study called What is Biblical Unity? This spring, I’ll be leading an online small group through this study, and my hope is that God will use this time to transform our hearts and inspire us to lead others in studying and living out Biblical Unity.If you’d like to join me, check out the link in the show notes or visit needlemovers.org/whatisunitystudy.Become a part of The Needle Mover's Effect Communityneedlemovers.org/connectJoin Us in Building Beautiful Justice!Partner with us to create more impactful formation resources by becoming a Financial Friend of the Beautiful Justice Podcast. Your support helps us share powerful stories of faith, justice, and unity—transforming hearts and communities. 🌍needlemovers.org/financialfriend