{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F2279fee3-a40e-439a-b7f1-ce92a1cd1bed","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"032: Apostolic DNA: The Word (Minisode 11:25) \u2014 Apostolic Christ-Followers Series, No. 8","description":"The DNA of the Church is Apostolic Christianity. DNA contains genetic information. When it's turned on, that information is expressed.\nOne of the key aspects of Apostolic DNA is an emphasis upon the Word or Kingdom teaching. \"They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer\" (Acts 2:42 NASB).\nAuthoritative teaching is an outflow of Jesus' Great Commission in Matthew 28: \"... teaching them to observe all that I commanded you.\"\n----more----\nSee the show notes page for this episode at JesusSmart.com\nIt's vital that we are established in truth. And we are to \"contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints\" (Jude 3).\nRemember, the written Word always points to the Living Word -- Jesus Christ. \"You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these (the Scriptures) that testify about Me\" (Jesus in John 5).\nTakeaways:\nFully appreciate the primacy and value of the inspired Scriptures in your life.\nPrioritize the Word as you quest after Jesus. Everything else works better as we value the Word. It's a key part of the way we fulfill our destiny.\nAnchor yourself in truth and doctrine, yet know that it all points to a Person -- Jesus the Living Word.\n----more----\n\nJESUS SMART: THE PODCAST\nClick to receive the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releases\nWe\u2019re resolved that Jesus Christ is the most brilliant person to walk the planet! He knows how life works best. And the future belongs to him ... and those who follow him.\nWe engage stellar guests. And we\u2019re questing after Kingdom themes -- what Jesus taught and modeled. There's no need to be stuck. His desire is that we level up.\nBe Jesus smart. Subscribe and stay connected with your favorite podcast platform. Visit JesusSmart.com.\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/ee21fc9b-6b80-4115-9a89-d7a1816a89ce/Jesus-Smart-X-pod-art-Oct-25.png"}