Kingdom Come - Jesus and the Spirit - Jason Paredes

13/07/2025 44 min
Kingdom Come - Jesus and the Spirit - Jason Paredes

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Episode Synopsis

Our tendency is to trust in our evil hearts instead of the Holy Spirit, and because of it, we remain dead in our sins, powerless to change, and unable to enter the Kingdom. Jesus came in the power of the Spirit to bring the Spirit into us by his death, burial, and resurrection. When we trust in Christ, we receive the Spirit of Christ who transforms our evil hearts into new, obeying hearts that experience eternal and abundant life. Takeaways: The podcast episode emphasizes the stark contrast between Jesus' humility and the Pharisees' pride, highlighting their differing missions. We explore the concept of 'chesed', or loving kindness, as central to understanding Jesus' actions in healing and mercy. The discussion includes the theological significance of blaspheming the Holy Spirit, which is deemed an unforgivable sin, unlike speaking against the Son of Man. A key takeaway is that Jesus' mission was to help those who are broken and in need, illustrating the importance of recognizing our own weaknesses. The episode illustrates that every miracle Jesus performed was by the power of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the role of divine assistance in His ministry. Finally, the podcast encourages listeners to acknowledge their need for help from Jesus, as true strength comes from surrendering their burdens to Him.