Sun Kim - Remember: Turning Scars into Praise

Sun KimAugust 15, 202233mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Sun Kim Title: Remember: Turning Scars into Praise Date: 08/14/2022 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)

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The central message encourages remembering past experiences, both good and difficult, as God writes our life stories. The speaker uses examples like a car bumper and a mother's scar to illustrate how wounds and struggles can become sources of praise and testimony. Ultimately, the goal is to focus on Jesus' story, as he is the author and perfecter of our faith, allowing us to share our scars for the encouragement of others.

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Why the Bible repeats the command to rememberAs we age and lose our memory, the Bible repeatedly commands us to remember, stirring us up by way of reminder because we are one day closer to the return of Jesus.

The dented car bumper as a reminder of God's protectionAn ugly hole in the speaker's car bumper serves as a precious daily reminder of a dangerous falling rock on the highway and how God's angels protected him.

How scars turn into beautyJust as a child's shame over his mother's fire-scarred face turned to deep appreciation when he learned she saved him, our wounds and scars can encourage others, pointing us to the pierced Savior.

Finding an example of an abundant Christian lifeStruggling with a defeated Christian life, the speaker encountered a brother with genuine joy and authority, prompting him to reach out persistently to learn how to live an overcoming life.

Taking up the daily cross and finding true fellowshipThrough fellowship and baptism, the speaker realized the missing secret was taking up his own cross daily, denying himself, and receiving the Father's love.

Learning the true value of church fellowship through lossLeaving California made the speaker realize the true, priceless value of church fellowship, much like the treasure hidden in a field.

Suffering from Lyme disease and experiencing God's graceA tick bite led to debilitating lyme disease that caused physical and mental exhaustion, forcing the speaker to lean completely on God's sufficient grace.

The beautiful feet of those who bring good newsDuring dark days of suffering, visiting brothers and sisters brought the encouraging message that despite all circumstances, God still reigns.

Learning to prioritize family over ministryA period of burnout and marital strain revealed that the speaker had neglected his family, prompting wise counsel to move where he could properly build his family on the rock.

Testing faith through a family car accidentShortly after moving to Texas, a serious car accident involving his wife and youngest child tested whether Romans 8:28 was truly real in their lives.

Choosing the stone of help over stones of blameInstead of carrying stones to throw and complain, believers are called to pick up the Ebenezer stone of help, remembering how far the Lord has brought them.

Meditating on the wonders of old with thanksgivingConcluding with Psalm 77, the speaker encourages keeping an active journal of answered prayers and telling the next generation of the Lord's wondrous deeds.

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Sun Kim - Remember: Turning Scars into Praise

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Learning the true value of church fellowship through lossLeaving California made the speaker realize the true, priceless value of church fellowship, much like the treasure hidden in a field.

The beautiful feet of those who bring good newsDuring dark days of suffering, visiting brothers and sisters brought the encouraging message that despite all circumstances, God still reigns.

Testing faith through a family car accidentShortly after moving to Texas, a serious car accident involving his wife and youngest child tested whether Romans 8:28 was truly real in their lives.

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