Freedom for the Captive

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Freedom for the Captive

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Pastor Simon Obert explores the concept of freedom, drawing insights from the biblical story of the Exodus. Pastor Simon explores the idea of captivity, slavery, and the liberation that Jesus Christ has provided. 

Freedom is an invitation, and we must choose to walk out of the prison cell of captivity. This requires actively “laying hold” of the freedom that Jesus has provided, not just passively accepting it. Just as Moses led the Israelites out of captivity, we need to be led into freedom by the Good Shepherd.

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or at churchinthecity.org/podcasts.