Using the Exodus story as a powerful metaphor, Rabbi Steve Berkson beautifully guides us through the journey from slavery to freedom. This message encourages us to believe in the possibility of change and deliverance, inspired by the Israelites’ escape from Egypt. It reminds us that real deliverance involves personal growth, not just external help.
The focus then gently shifts to Ephesians 4:17, urging us to let go of “futility of the mind” and embrace a fresh way of thinking and living in alignment with Elohim’s will.
It also highlights how a hardened heart, filled with pride and ego, can block us from recognizing our faults and receiving forgiveness. This hardening, which often stems from a distorted view of reality and denial of truth, can foster callousness that hinders our spiritual growth. Overcoming it calls for humility, awareness of our true nature, and a willingness to shed the old ways to develop a renewed mindset inspired by Messiah Yeshua’s teachings.
From Slavery to Freedom (Freeing Your Mind) | Part 1
0:00:00 Opener
0:01:03 Intro
0:02:46 Exodus 6 – Yahweh has heard your moaning and groaning
0:07:46 The four parts of Yahweh’s role in our journey to freedom
0:14:04 What is enslaving us today? (Ephesians 4:17)
0:35:20 Fly or splat – Removing the roadblocks
0:41:26 Renew the spirit of your mind
0:43:56 Philippians 2 – Let this mind be in you…
0:50:43 Ephesians 4:24-29 – How we should behave
0:54:55 When you do this, you grieve the set-apart spirit
0:57:36 He causes you to recognize what is enslaving you
0:59:58 He shows you the way to escape
1:07:21 The growth comes in the struggle
Watch the Afterburn tomorrow
Links to related and suggested teachings:
INfocus: Take My Yoke Upon You? https://youtu.be/I7Eqjtf6_LY
Darkness & Light https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX-XQMZGFW34P2ukzmf_M2q1
INfocus: The Delusion Bubble https://youtu.be/cEgeS8NIBtM
INfocus: A Whole Lumberyard https://youtu.be/eEzQOoVlMA0
INfocus: Messi-Mutt https://youtu.be/pL4EeaQbOKk
Be Set-Apart https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX_x3E1mRt8kOQjTVTJvt0th
Understanding the Ruach/Spirit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX_0Mi7M6VeNIqg8eu1f_QBm
INfocus: The Fullness of the Intent https://youtu.be/1GQ22GvKkvg
INfocus: Afraid of Your Mother? https://youtu.be/U79xHu58QDE
Are You Saved? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX-XDS4JdFkY0WuOGluQm7_Y
The Heart of the Matter https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HOA0P9oX_O_DuSxpxaOIPKqKENGP0s
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