When feelings go quiet, faith keeps moving. In Part 10, Eric traces God’s faithfulness through hard seasons and shows why our relationships thrive only when our goals align with Jesus—His character, His truth, His way. From the gospel’s rescue (John 3:16; Peter sinking and saved) to rock-solid assurance (John 10; “God, who cannot lie”), we’re called to become living letters that people can read (2 Cor. 2–3): the aroma of Christ in a fractured world. Peter then gives us the template—no reviling, blessing when wronged, suffering well, and always ready with a gentle answer (1 Pet. 2–3). With the Samaritan woman’s story as a mirror, this message invites us to replace condemnation with compassionate truth so grace flows not only to us, but through us.
Key Scriptures (NKJV):
John 3:16–18; John 10:27–30; Titus 1:2; Matthew 14:28–31; 2 Corinthians 2:12–17; 2 Corinthians 3:1–3; 1 Peter 2:21–25; 1 Peter 3:8–17; Romans 5:6–8.
Highlights:
Faith vs. feelings: trusting God’s presence when you can’t sense it.
Set relational goals that match God’s goals—starting with Jesus at the center.
Saved to be seen: “living letters” and the aroma of Christ in everyday life.
Responding like Jesus: no reviling, blessing instead, suffering for what is right.
Gospel posture with the broken (Samaritan woman): truth without condemnation.
Assurance that holds—held in the Son’s hand, the Father’s hand, sealed by the Spirit.
Next Steps:
Name one relationship where you’ve been reactive. Pray 1 Peter 3:8–9 over it, choose one concrete act of blessing this week, and be ready to explain the hope within you when asked.
