"When Jesus died on the cross, he didn't just break the curse of sin. He broke the walls of exclusion that said 'You can get in, but you can't.' He leveled the playing field for humanity to come in and find a seat at His table."
--Mike Braddock
Have you ever felt the pressure and anxiety of trying to find a place to belong? Whether it's navigating the unspoken rules of a dinner party or the social dynamics of a school cafeteria, the fear of not fitting in is universal. In this relatable message, "Take Your Seat," Mike Braddock uses this common experience as a powerful metaphor for our lifelong search for acceptance.
He explores how we exhaust ourselves performing for a spot at the world's conditional "tables"—of social status, financial success, or cultural relevance—often creating a false identity just to keep our seat. This struggle isn't new. Mike dives into Ephesians 2, showing how the early church faced a profound division between the Jews (the "insiders") and the Gentiles (the "outsiders"), who were excluded from God's promises and lived without hope.
The message powerfully pivots on the good news: Jesus’ death on the cross decisively tore down every wall of hostility and exclusion. He created one new family, giving everyone—regardless of their past, their sin, or their feelings of inadequacy—a permanent and secure invitation to His table. If you've ever felt like an outsider, this teaching is your invitation to come home and take your rightful seat.
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