Episode 113 - Don’t Sit This One Out: Stand Like Esther With Your Vote
Helping Christians make sense of their roots. Helping the Jewish community make sense of Jesus. Together, we are restoring the Jewishness of the gospel.
Summary:
With division on every front, some believers are stepping back, declaring "Jesus 2024: Our Only Hope." While it's a powerful reminder to keep our eyes on Him, it’s simply not enough to watch from the sidelines. Our faith calls us to be active, engaged, and responsible in our world - not passive spectators. This episode dives into why Christians must participate in the democratic process, even when it feels intimidating or divisive.
Drawing from the story of Esther, Ron and Matt discuss how God’s sovereignty doesn’t relieve us from action; it calls us to it. Esther didn’t sit back and “let go and let God” - she stepped up, even at personal risk, because the fate of her people depended on it. Today, as believers, we’re called to step up in our own way, and voting is one of those ways. The conversation covers not only the importance of this responsibility but also how our choices impact issues that matter deeply to God’s heart, including Israel and the direction of our nation.
Don’t sit this one out. Listen in to be inspired, challenged, and encouraged to show up, speak up, and cast your vote.
Key Takeaways:
Faith in Action: How God’s sovereignty works through our responsibility.
The Power of Participation: Why neglecting our right to vote diminishes our influence in a divided world.
Standing with Israel: Understanding Israel’s central role in God’s plan and why it matters to the global Church.
Lessons from Esther: Courage in the face of fear and the willingness to risk for the greater good.
Chapter Markers:
00:00 – Introduction: Why Every Vote Counts
02:13 – Division in America and the Christian Response
03:05 – Surprising Stats: 90 Million Christians, 40 Million Don’t Vote
05:27 – God's Sovereignty and Our Responsibility
07:48 – The Story of Esther: Partnering with God
10:11 – Esther's Moment of Courage: “If I perish, I perish”
12:33 – Why Israel Matters: A Lens for Understanding Today’s World
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