Thursday Nov 23, 2023
God Goes Big (So that We can Go Home)
DESCRIPTION, CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS AND HIGHLIGHTS BELOW
You've heard the phrase "Go big or go home." But on a grander scale God is the one who goes big, so that we can go home (to Heaven). God goes big, every time. No half steppin'. No cheap tricks or imitations. Ready to have your mind blown? Let's explore how and why this is true. Also later in the broadcast we'll be talking about today's mass readings.
Have you ever marveled at the sheer scale of God's interventions in human history? Our latest episode delves into the "God Goes Big" theme, exploring biblical narratives like the plagues of Egypt and the parting of the Red Sea. We spotlight these divine episodes as more than mere historical footnotes; they're monumental acts with enduring consequences for our spiritual journey. Through today's Mass readings, we uncover profound connections to the steadfast faith and immense trials in the book of Maccabees, crafting a resonant tapestry of faith, hope, and divine majesty.
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CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS
- (11:45) - God's Showstoppers
- (21:22) - God Goes Big
- (34:39) - Themes of Faith and Loyalty
Opening Notes:
God Goes Big
God is the eternal truth. Everything that comes from him is found in him, perfectly. Humor, intelligence, creativity. Holiness. Beauty. Everything.
So when God acts on something he orders it to a sort of perfection. He goes big. Everything is a big deal when he acts on it—because He is a big deal. Even the Church is a big deal. I would argue that it’s a bigger deal than the creation of time and space.
The Incarnation
God became man. He infiltrated enemy territory and took on human flesh. He became one of us. Let me be clear, and let this really sink in: God…became…one of us. He emptied himself of His glory to take on human flesh.
He was born of a virgin
Why was he born of a virgin? Because to be born in the usual way of human generation sin would have been passed down to Jesus from his human parents, and he would not have been the unblemished Lamb of God to take away the sin of the world.
He healed the lame and restored sight to the blind. He cured lepers and liberated those possessed by the devil. Why is that a big deal? Because He didn’t just make people feel better, he made them BE better.
In life we ask God for so many things. Sometimes silly things. Often, important things. If he seems to act slowly, it’s only because it takes time to “go big” when acting on something so small (us).
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