241:🎙️ Before Abraham Was Born, I Am: Truth, Identity & Tough Love
What does it mean to truly follow Jesus? In this raw and compelling episode, Rohan Bell and Georgia Cross dive into one of the most confrontational conversations in John’s Gospel. Jesus challenges spiritual entitlement, redefines freedom, and makes a claim so bold, they reach for stones. This isn’t gentle Jesus—this is truth that confronts and frees.
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
✅ Jesus’ definition of true discipleship and freedom
✅ Why Abraham was central to Jewish identity—and how they missed the point
✅ The escalating tension between Jesus and those who claimed to believe
✅ What Jesus meant when he said, “Before Abraham was born, I am”
✅ How entitlement can blind us to truth in our own lives
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & the intensity of John 6–10
02:00 – Discipleship, freedom & holding to Jesus’ teaching
06:30 – Jesus challenges spiritual elitism & identity in Abraham
10:30 – Why Jesus’ “I Am” statement was considered blasphemy
17:00 – Jesus’ calm authority in confrontation
20:00 – Application: Are we really “all in” or just culturally Christian?
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
Is there an area of your faith where you're relying on identity or background rather than a lived relationship with Jesus?
💬 Share your thoughts below or in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!
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