#102 - Joby Martin // Making a Difference: Breaking Free from Excuses at the Pool of Bethesda

Jesus encounters a man at the Pool of Bethesda who had been paralyzed for 38 years, asking him a simple yet profound question: "Do you want to be healed?" The man responds with excuses rather than a direct answer, revealing our human tendency to blame circumstances rather than take responsibility. • Making excuses versus making things happen in our Christian life • The paralyzed man's excuse-making response to Jesus' offer of healing • Looking to the wrong source for solutions to our problems • Jesus showing extraordinary grace despite the man's complaining • Application to marriage and loving our wives as Christ loved the church • The call to push back darkness and fight for justice in our world • Getting off our mats to fulfill the Great Commission without excuses Share this podcast with others and leave us a five-star rating and review to help equip other men for the fight. Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com