Kitchen Table Theology
Where Coffee, Conversation, and Theology Meet. During my 40 years in ministry, I’ve developed an increasing burden for what I sense to be an increase in biblical illiteracy, not only among those in our churches, but also in the young men and women entering the ministry. Conversely, I am hopeful, because I also sense a hunger from people to learn and know biblical truth and the things of God has revealed to us in Scripture. Our Kitchen Table Theology team has developed a list of over 150 doctrinal topics which I, along with one of my cohosts, Jen Denton or Tiffany Coker, examine weekly. Our goal is to educate and share biblical truth on the same level as if we were sitting at your kitchen table with a Bible and a pot of southern pecan coffee in front of us. Welcome to the table!
Kitchen Table Theology
142 Interview with Daniel Lucas
In this episode, Daniel Lucas, Lead Pastor of Better Life Church, joins us to discuss the powerful experience of attending the Asbury Revival. Pastor Jeff Cranston and Daniel explore the power of revival and how it can spark transformation when hearts are open to hearing from God. Discover the difference between revival and awakening and how social media has helped spread the word about revivals like Asbury's. Join them as they reflect on the remarkable experience and discuss how it can happen in local churches.
[00:00 - 07:53] Witnessing the Asbury Revival
- A revival at Asbury University began with an ordinary chapel service
- Over 20,000 people have attended the revival since February 8th
- The university is moving the revival off campus on February 23rd
- Daniel Lucas experienced diverse crowds waiting in line to worship, with the first eight rows reserved for young people
[07:54 - 15:10] Revival vs Awakening
- Participants at the Asbury Revival sought God with pure motives
- Confession of sin and unified worship characterized the atmosphere
- The Holy Spirit was present, creating a beautiful experience
- Revival occurs within the church, while awakening involves evangelism
[15:11 - 26:16] Closing Segment
- Revival at Asbury University can serve as a model for local churches
- Revival requires repentance to take place
- Social media has played a role in spreading the word about the Asbury revival
- People are confessing their sins, singing praises, and praying together, seeking God with pure motives
Quotes:
"You can't schedule a revival. You can't plan for revival. You can't say we're gonna have an all revival and just hoping that, you know, it's like, you know what, we're just gonna trust. God's gonna move.” - Daniel Lucas
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