Nathan Hanna walks us through Lydia’s story in Acts 16 and shows how beholding Jesus makes us whole and naturally overflows into hospitality. From Peter’s failure to Paul’s transformation, Nathan reminds us that God finishes what he starts and invites us to host his presence in everyday life. If you’ve felt fractured, distracted, or stuck, this message will help you shift your gaze, realign your desires, and open your home and heart like Lydia. Listen in to practice beholding, receive God’s love that drives out fear, and join the table he’s already set.
Bible References:
Acts 16:11–15 Lydia in Philippi and the house church
Acts 1:8 Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth
Philippians 1:6 He who began a good work will carry it to completion
Romans 7:15 I do not do the good I want
2 Corinthians 3:18 Beholding the Lord and being transformed
1 John 4:18 Perfect love drives out fear
1 John 1:5 God is light with no darkness at all
Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me
Isaiah 25:6 The Lord prepares a feast for all peoples
Matthew 22:2 The kingdom like a wedding banquet
Revelation 19:6–9 The wedding supper of the Lamb
Colossians 3:1–2 Set your hearts and minds on things above
Luke 10:38–42 Mary and Martha, choosing the one thing
John 6:53–56 Eat my flesh and drink my blood
Luke 11:11–13 Ask and the Father gives good gifts