
Episode #1
Our Father - Part 1
Our Father - Part 1 Speaker: Pastor Jeremiah What comes to mind when you call God "Father"? Opening this new series, Pastor Jeremiah explores how experiences with earthly fathers can shape our understanding of God. Jesus reveals the Father's character, inviting us to know His love, trust His faithfulness, and bring Him our questions and hurts. The message centers on John 14:1-11. After washing His disciples' feet and speaking about betrayal, departure, and Peter's coming denial, Jesus reassures His troubled followers. His promise of a place in the Father's house points to relationship and belonging. Through Jesus, we discover a Father whose love is not something we earn through perfect performance. EPISODE ROADMAP 01:03 - Seeing the Father through Jesus. Jesus' words and actions provide the foundation for understanding our heavenly Father. 03:15 - A father's love. Pastor Jeremiah shares lessons from parenting his son and acknowledges that healing a distorted view of fatherhood takes time. 05:14 - The setting of John 14. Against the tension of betrayal and uncertainty, Jesus responds to His disciples with reassurance. 10:05 - A place in the Father's house. Jesus' promise invites His followers to trust Him and understand His desire for lasting relationship. 17:41 - Love beyond performance. The disciples' weaknesses do not prevent Jesus from offering reassurance. Trust rests in God's character, not our record of getting everything right. 21:25 - A Father who wants relationship. Challenge the assumption that God does not want to speak to you, and open Scripture to learn who He is. 28:16 - Trust through hardship. The message connects perseverance, hope, and loving discipline, challenging the belief that every difficulty means God rejects us. 33:10 - Prayer as coming home. Bring God your needs honestly. Prayer is an opportunity for connection, even when your words are few. 37:58 - Examine your assumptions. Compare your picture of God with Jesus' words and actions. Read John 13-17, bring your questions, and begin surrendering bitterness and hurt. SCRIPTURE CONNECTIONS Passages read or referenced in the message; timestamps are approximate. John 5:19 - Jesus does what He sees the Father doing, introducing the series' focus on knowing the Father through the Son. John 13 - Jesus washes His disciples' feet and speaks about betrayal and denial, providing the context for John 14. John 14:1-11 - The central passage: Jesus comforts troubled hearts, promises a place with Him, and reveals the Father. Romans 5:3-5 - Suffering, perseverance, character, and hope inform the message's call to trust God through trials. Hebrews 1:3 - Jesus reveals God's nature, helping us understand the Father through His life. Hebrews 12:6 - The Lord's discipline is connected to His love. 2 Corinthians 4:17 - Present troubles are viewed in light of eternal glory. Matthew 6:14-15 - Jesus' teaching on forgiveness informs the closing invitation to release bitterness toward earthly fathers. TAKEAWAY Ask yourself: What do I assume God is like, and where did that belief come from? Let Jesus and Scripture shape your answer. Bring your questions to God, approach prayer as relationship, and take a step toward trusting the Father's love.






