#438: "Getting Started" by Jeremy Camp

<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>When starting something new, I tend to have two responses. Either I give myself the grace to learn and grow, or I let my past failures dictate my future. I realize the latter is unhealthy. I'm just trying to keep it real. This week I used Jeremy Camp's song "Getting Started" to inspire me to explore the Apostle Paul's handling of the past.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"center","id":8830,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --></p> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><a href= "https://www.michellenezat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Philippians-313.png"> <img class="wp-image-8830" src= "https://www.michellenezat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Philippians-313-1024x1024.png" alt="" /></a></figure> <p><!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Join me as we explore Paul's unique perspective as we learn each day of our walk with Christ is like "getting started" all over again.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>In this week's episode, I discuss:</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --></p> <ul> <li>Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: <ul> <li>Read in context</li> <li>Read out loud</li> <li>Compare and contrast</li> <li>Make a list</li> </ul> </li> <li>How even Paul believes he hasn't "arrived" -- in fact, in many ways, he's just getting started - Philippians 3:10-14</li> <li>Progressive sanctification</li> <li>Remembering we have an enemy on defense - <a href= "https://amzn.to/3DyzyYJ" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">"How To Enjoy Reading Your Bible" by Keith Ferrin</a></li> <li>My special offensive play to push overcome the strategy of the enemy to keep me from reading my Bible</li> <li>Contrasting Paul's past with the goals he is reaching for - Phil 3:4-14</li> <li>Whether you are in the camp of feeling good about your past accomplishments or the camp of the broken-hearted</li> <li>Just because we are saved doesn't mean we are complet