Join Anglican Movement for the 2024 Lenten Studies series as we explore our identity in Christ through the Gospel of John (Chapters 14-17).

This year's theme is both exciting and challenging, offering profound insights into Jesus' teachings.

In this first video, we are introduced to Queen Esther, a new believer and member of St. Tom's community. Esther shares her transformative journey of finding freedom and spaciousness in Jesus, contrasting her previous misconceptions about Christianity with her newfound faith.

Discover how the statement "Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life" has reshaped her life and identity. Open your hearts to Esther's inspiring testimony and learn how our hope in Jesus transcends ideologies and philosophies.

Keywords: Lenten Studies, Identity in Christ, Gospel of John, Queen Esther, Christianity, New Believer Testimony, Jesus is the Way, Diocesan Study, Christian Faith Journey, Spaciousness in God, Lent 2024.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Welcome

00:08 - Acknowledgment of Contributors

00:23 - Overview of this Year's Lenten Studies

00:28 - Journey through John’s Gospel (Chapters 14-17)

00:48 - Focus on Identity in Christ and Jesus’ Identity

01:03 - Introduction to Queen Esther

01:08 - Queen Esther's Background and Faith Journey

01:15 - Esther’s Experience of Spaciousness and Abundance in Faith

02:00 - Misconceptions about Christianity Before Meeting Jesus

02:33 - Transformation After Meeting Jesus and Real Christians

03:03 - Comparing Previous Religious Practices with New Faith in Jesus

04:00 - Embracing God’s Goodness and Personal Identity in Christ

05:00 - Story of Max Lucado’s “You Are Special” and Its Impact

05:20 - Letting Go of Worldly Labels and Embracing God’s Identity

06:03 - Finding Freedom and Purpose in Jesus

07:03 - Discussing Jesus as a Person and Not Just an Ideology

08:00 - The Importance of Prayer and Relationship with Jesus

09:03 - Addressing Wounds and Misconceptions About Christianity

09:30 - Sharing the Difference Between Religion and Relationship with Jesus

10:03 - Reflections on Esther’s Testimony and its Impact

11:03 - Conclusion and Preview of Upcoming Studies

Keywords and Key Terms

Lenten Studies 2024

Identity in Christ

Gospel of John

John 14-17

Queen Esther testimony

Christian faith journey

Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life

Christianity misconceptions

New believer transformation

Spaciousness in God

Lent 2024

Diocesan study series

Christian identity

Ana Fletcher and Rebecca Apperley

Personal testimony

Max Lucado “You Are Special”

Freedom in faith

Jesus relationship vs religion

Contemplative prayer

Christian community