"Here I am." | Answering Christ's questions

<p>"<em>Here I am, Lord</em>." These are familiar words. We have heard them from the lips of ancient heroes of the faith -- Abraham, Moses, Samuel, and more. But what did they really mean? What do WE mean when we dare speak them? Or do we know them to be so dangerous, we are not sure we are ready to whisper them under our breath, to the One who listens?</p> <p>Stephanie guides us through Scripture to find the geographical, emotional and mental places where these words are spoken. She then takes us to modern-day Hebrew language and religious culture through the Hebrew word for "here I am" -- <em>heenani</em>. It means more than catches the eye, and points to Jesus. Of course, it does - it is part and parcel of Scripture, the Word who points to the One. This episode is an invitation to experience Jewish insights into Messiah that only make sense in Christ. It is an invitation to worship afresh the One who is our King, our God, our Savior, our Intercessor, our Friend - the One who, ultimately, comes to us, saying, "Here I am."</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>NEW BONUS | QUESTIONS TO GO DEEPER ON YOUR OWN OR WITH A FRIEND</strong></p> <p>1. What can we learn from the story of Samuel's calling and how can we apply it in our lives?</p> <p>2. How did Abraham's response of "Here I am" to God's call change the course of his life and what can we learn from it?</p> <p>3. What is the significance of the Hinani prayer in Jewish Orthodox theology and how does it relate to our Christian faith?</p> <p>4. How can we practice humility and acknowledge our unworthiness before God, as expressed in the Hinani prayer?</p> <p>5. How does the role of a worship leader, such as a Chazan, differ between Jewish Orthodox and Christian communities?</p> <p>6. How can we love God and others with both Agape and Phileo love, as discussed in the episode?</p> <p>7. How does the concept of communal prayer in Judaism compare to what we see in Christian worship services?</p> <p>8. How can we ensure that our own inadequacies don't hinder the prayers we offer on