{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F8c0cf34d-85fa-49f5-a0a1-a09b930e59c8","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"A Prayer to Obliterate Oppression (Pt. 1)\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/8c0cf34d-85fa-49f5-a0a1-a09b930e59c8\"></iframe>","title":"A Prayer to Obliterate Oppression (Pt. 1)","description":"<p>In this episode of The Kingdom Corner, Matt Geib offers a prayer of encouragement distilled from Ephesians chapter 3 that he calls, Paul\u2019s prayer to obliterate oppression.\u201d</p>\n<p>\u00a0</p>\n<p>Please note upon production of the episode we wanted to clarify in show notes, Matt said John the Beloved used the word 'MENO' 3 times in His Epistles ...it should BE 30TIMES\u00a0</p>\n<p>\u00a0</p>\n<p>[00:01:22] \u201cFaith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God, but faith goeth away by hearing, and hearing the word of men.\u201d</p>\n<p>[00:02:11] Matt reads Ephesians 3:13-21 in an effort to provide words of encouragement to the listener in this troubled time in our world\u2019s history, citing the upheaval of the global coronavirus pandemic and culture wars.</p>\n<p>[00:03:08] Matt calls today\u2019s message, \u201cPaul\u2019s prayer to obliterate oppression\u201d.</p>\n<p>[00:04:55] Matt cites James 1:2-8 as an admonition to welcome trials (oppression) and be encouraged by them as James compels the early church to do.</p>\n<p>[00:05:52] Matt\u2019s first point in his prayer today is to have persistence \u2013 to be strengthened or endure, to have stamina; refusing to give up or let go. Today, Matt offers a prayer of encouragement from Ephesians 3 for the listener in 6 points to follow.</p>\n<p>[00:08:20] Matt alludes to the story in Luke 18 of the woman who repeatedly bothered the ruler with her troubles until he dealt with her justly, referencing Jesus approval of this degree of persistence. He also mentions Jesus\u2019 persistence in prayer throughout his ministry.</p>\n<p>[00:09:43] Point #1: \u201cBe infused with the power of His spirit in the inner man to give you stamina and perseverance\u201d\u00a0</p>\n<p>[00:11:50] Point #2: \u201cReceive the power to remain, abide, or dwell in Christ.\u201d Matt cites multiple references in John 14 and 1 John 2 and Jesus/John\u2019s repetitive commands to abide in Christ (to remain in Him).</p>\n<p>[00:14:28] Point #3: \u201cReceive the power of establishment through or by love.\u201d Matt illustrates this idea of being \u201crooted\u201d as a plant being firmly secured in the ground.</p>\n<p>[00:16:48] Point #4a: \u201cReceive the power to connect with and influence the kingdom of God, that is, His people.\u201d</p>\n<p>[00:19:44] Matt discusses the necessity of community \u2013 for the church to lean on and depend on one another in order to comprehend the love of Christ and live an abiding life in Him. He illustrates this referencing the ancient Spartan army formation of a phalanx, where each man depended on the man beside him for his life.</p>\n<p>[00:22:23] Matt recaps today\u2019s message including points 1-4a and promises to continue on to his last two points in the next episode.</p>\n<p>\u00a0</p>\n<p>\u00a0</p>\n<p>\u00a0</p>\n<p>\u00a0</p>\n<p>Helpful Links From This Episode</p>\n<p>The Kingdom Corner Website: <a href='https://kindomcorner.podbean.com/'>https://kindomcorner.podbean.com/</a>\u00a0</p>\n<p>The Kingdom Corner on Facebook \u2013 <a href='https://www.facebook.com/thekingdomcorner'>https://www.facebook.com/thekingdomcorner</a>\u00a0</p>\n<p>\u00a0</p>\n<p>Apple Podcasts: <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kingdom-corner-with-matt-geib/id1481796673'>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kingdom-corner-with-matt-geib/id1481796673</a>\u00a0</p>\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d31f56bf-7364-47a6-a07a-c99e2527f508/thekingdomcornerart2newsize.jpg"}