Speaker: Elias Berhe
Title: The Trials That Make Us
Date: 06/28/2026
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The speaker reflects on how personal trials have shaped his relationship with God, noting that these difficult experiences have changed him for the better, much like Moab's aroma was preserved through time. He draws parallels to Jacob's life, emphasizing that being broken by God is necessary for a turnaround and continuous reliance on Him. Ultimately, he concludes that enduring hardship leads to dependence on God and a renewed desire to serve Him.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How trials shape my relationship with GodThe speaker shares how recent personal trials have changed his attitudes and increased his desire to stay close to God.
The danger of remaining unchanged like MoabUsing Jeremiah 48:11, the speaker explains that staying at ease without being 'emptied' or tested prevents a person from undergoing necessary change.Jeremiah 48:11
Jacob's brokenness led to a life of faithThe speaker describes how Jacob's encounter with God broke his trickster nature and led him to a life of worship and reliance on God.
The result of being broken by GodThrough the example of Jacob in Hebrews 11:21, the speaker explains how God's process of breaking us creates a new self that depends on Him.Hebrews 11:21
The purpose of being refined through fire and waterThe speaker concludes by citing Psalms and 2 Corinthians to show how God uses trials to refine us and produce an eternal weight of glory.2 Corinthians 4:16–17
Speaker: Elias Berhe
Title: The Trials That Make Us
Date: 06/28/2026
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The speaker reflects on how personal trials have shaped his relationship with God, noting that these difficult experiences have changed him for the better, much like Moab's aroma was preserved through time. He draws parallels to Jacob's life, emphasizing that being broken by God is necessary for a turnaround and continuous reliance on Him. Ultimately, he concludes that enduring hardship leads to dependence on God and a renewed desire to serve Him.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How trials shape my relationship with GodThe speaker shares how recent personal trials have changed his attitudes and increased his desire to stay close to God.
The danger of remaining unchanged like MoabUsing Jeremiah 48:11, the speaker explains that staying at ease without being 'emptied' or tested prevents a person from undergoing necessary change.Jeremiah 48:11
Jacob's brokenness led to a life of faithThe speaker describes how Jacob's encounter with God broke his trickster nature and led him to a life of worship and reliance on God.
The result of being broken by GodThrough the example of Jacob in Hebrews 11:21, the speaker explains how God's process of breaking us creates a new self that depends on Him.Hebrews 11:21
The purpose of being refined through fire and waterThe speaker concludes by citing Psalms and 2 Corinthians to show how God uses trials to refine us and produce an eternal weight of glory.2 Corinthians 4:16–17
