In this lesson, Justin Evergarden emphasizes the importance of looking forward in life and faith, using biblical examples to illustrate the dangers of dwelling on the past. He discusses the stories of Lot’s wife, Esther, Elijah, and Christ, highlighting how each character faced their challenges by focusing on their future and purpose. The message encourages listeners to let go of past regrets and embrace their calling with determination and faith.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Looking Forward
10:32 Lessons from Lot’s Wife
14:00 Esther’s Courageous Forward Focus
18:33 Elijah’s Renewal and Purpose
19:26 Christ’s Determined Path to the Cross
23:27 Embracing the Future and Letting Go of the Past

This lesson explores the concept of grace as presented in the book of Ephesians, emphasizing its significance as God’s unmerited favor. The speaker discusses various aspects of grace, including its role as a greeting, its praiseworthiness, its abundance, and its necessity for salvation through faith. The lesson also highlights how grace is extended through servants, its exhibition of God’s power, and its importance in the body of Christ. Ultimately, it concludes with a call to action for individuals to accept God’s grace.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Grace and Ephesians
02:53 Understanding Grace as a Greeting
06:07 The Praiseworthiness of Grace
08:57 The Abundance of God’s Grace
11:49 Grace and Salvation in Christ
15:10 The Role of Faith in Grace
17:55 Grace Extended Through Servants
20:59 Grace as an Exhibition of God’s Power
24:08 Grace in the Body of Christ
27:06 The Importance of Words and Grace
30:12 Grace Available to All
32:59 Conclusion and Call to Action