22 min
06: Discovering the Real Source of Power with Jacob Cook Grace Church, Men at Grace Podcast
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In this episode, Chris Rivers and Jacob Cook discuss Jacob’s journey in discovering what it means to be an Authentic Man. They talk about how Jacob's understanding of responsibility and the force of community on his life broke his relentless pursuit of “power” and “importance.”
Share, listen and then discuss the Episode 6 Study Questions (https://bit.ly/3ynPAj4) in a one on one conversation or with a group of men.
APPLICATION
1. Is there anything you are doing that is causing you to rely on your own strength instead of God’s strength? If so, what next steps could you take to move towards God in that area?
2. In what ways do you personally struggle with passivity and self-reliance?
3. Where have you seen God’s power manifested in your life or the life of another authentic man? What stands out to you about the change that you have experienced or have observed in someone else?
4. What does Biblical community look like for you? Read Galatians 6:1-3, Acts 2:42-43 and share some key ideas that stand out to you in those two passages. Where do you need to move in this area?
KEY POINTS
We can be doing all the right things, but still feel empty. Jacob realized his heart was not where it needed to be and he was relying on his own strength. All of his attempts at gaining power were to bring glory to himself, not God.
Most men tend towards passivity or self-reliance. Self-reliance creeps in when we try to be responsible for everything in our own power and try to manage things we are not really responsible for.
The only way to truly be powerful is allowing God to be powerful through us. When we allow Him control, it leads to true life change and maturity in our walk with Christ.
When we spread ourselves too thin and try to be responsible for all of the people and situations around us, we miss the opportunity to be truly known by others. This aspect of community is crucial in our growth as men and as believers.
SCRIPTURE MENTIONED
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” Psalms 37:4 NLT
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Men’s Roundtable: This teaching can be found by visiting: gracechurchsc.org/mrt
Marriage Matters: This teaching can be found by visiting: https://resources.gracechurchsc.org/teaching/marriage-matters
Bridge: The ministry can be found by visiting: https://gracechurchsc.org/connect/discipleship/bridge
Kairos: The Summer Internship can be found by visiting: http://gracechurchinternships.org/summer-internships
Join a men’s roundtable study by finding a campus near you and register for Authentic Manhood by visiting: gracechurchsc.org/mrt
Have questions or want us to discuss a topic? Email us at menatgrace@gracechurchsc.org.
In this episode, Chris Rivers and Jacob Cook discuss Jacob’s journey in discovering what it means to be an Authentic Man. They talk about how Jacob's understanding of responsibility and the force of community on his life broke his relentless pursuit of “power” and “importance.”
Share, listen and then discuss the Episode 6 Study Questions (https://bit.ly/3ynPAj4) in a one on one conversation or with a group of men.
APPLICATION
1. Is there anything you are doing that is causing you to rely on your own strength instead of God’s strength? If so, what next steps could you take to move towards God in that area?
2. In what ways do you personally struggle with passivity and self-reliance?
3. Where have you seen God’s power manifested in your life or the life of another authentic man? What stands out to you about the change that you have experienced or have observed in someone else?
4. What does Biblical community look like for you? Read Galatians 6:1-3, Acts 2:42-43 and share some key ideas that stand out to you in those two passages. Where do you need to move in this area?
KEY POINTS
We can be doing all the right things, but still feel empty. Jacob realized his heart was not where it needed to be and he was relying on his own strength. All of his attempts at gaining power were to bring glory to himself, not God.
Most men tend towards passivity or self-reliance. Self-reliance creeps in when we try to be responsible for everything in our own power and try to manage things we are not really responsible for.
The only way to truly be powerful is allowing God to be powerful through us. When we allow Him control, it leads to true life change and maturity in our walk with Christ.
When we spread ourselves too thin and try to be responsible for all of the people and situations around us, we miss the opportunity to be truly known by others. This aspect of community is crucial in our growth as men and as believers.
SCRIPTURE MENTIONED
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” Psalms 37:4 NLT
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Men’s Roundtable: This teaching can be found by visiting: gracechurchsc.org/mrt
Marriage Matters: This teaching can be found by visiting: https://resources.gracechurchsc.org/teaching/marriage-matters
Bridge: The ministry can be found by visiting: https://gracechurchsc.org/connect/discipleship/bridge
Kairos: The Summer Internship can be found by visiting: http://gracechurchinternships.org/summer-internships
Join a men’s roundtable study by finding a campus near you and register for Authentic Manhood by visiting: gracechurchsc.org/mrt
Have questions or want us to discuss a topic? Email us at menatgrace@gracechurchsc.org.
22 min