Why Am I Doing This Again? Finding Strength and Purpose in Jesus | Matt Proctor

About this episode

Matt Proctor explores the question of perseverance in faith through the lens of Revelation, highlighting portraits of Jesus that provide strength and purpose.

Visit Renew.org to sign up for our email newsletter and be the first to know about new content, books and resources. https://renew.org/ Join RENEW.org at an upcoming event: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Matt Proctor explores Revelation to answer the weary question, "Why am I doing this again?" He walks listeners through three powerful portraits of Jesus — a terrifying King (Revelation 1), a tender Lamb (Revelation 5), and a triumphant Warrior (Revelation 19) — to show why believers should persevere in gospel allegiance. Using personal stories, historical context, and pastoral encouragement, Proctor reminds us that Jesus’ holiness, love, and victory give purpose, courage, and hope in hardship.

People in this episode

Guest: Matt Proctor

Topics covered

• strength in Jesus
• purpose
• perseverance
• gospel allegiance
• hope in hardship

Keywords

• strength
• purpose
• Jesus
• Revelation
• perseverance
• gospel
• hope

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RENEW.org

Books & works: Revelation

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