Mother's Day at Relevant Church | May 10th, 2026 | Pastor Liz Sarno

Mother's Day at Relevant Church | May 10th, 2026 | Pastor Liz Sarno

From Relevant Church Live by Relevant Church

May 9, 2026 · 39 min

About this episode

Pastor Liz Sarno explores the multifaceted nature of spiritual authority through biblical stories.

This powerful message takes us on a journey through four remarkable biblical stories that reveal the multifaceted nature of spiritual authority. We discover that authority isn't just about commanding circumstances—it's positional, firm, powerful, and persistent. Through the daughters of Zelophehad, we learn that authority means knowing our rightful inheritance and refusing to let go until we receive what God has promised us. These women didn't accept the status quo; they stood before leadership and declared their right to inherit, ultimately changing the law for generations to come. Then we meet Rizpah, whose silent endurance over her sons' bodies teaches us that authority isn't always loud—sometimes it's recognized through unwavering presence. She stood for months, shooing away birds and beasts, until justice was served. The wise woman of Abel shows us that when authority does speak, it carries such weight that even enemy commanders must listen. Finally, the Syrophoenician woman demonstrates that authority is persistent, refusing to take no for an answer even when facing apparent rejection. These stories remind us that regardless of how obscure we feel, we carry the same…

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