Present but Distinct

Deep in the Word - Verse by Verse Bible Study · Aug 13, 2026 · 14m

What does it mean to live in the world without becoming like it? In John 17, Jesus rejects two extremes. The first is withdrawing so completely that we lose the people we are called to reach. The second is blending in so thoroughly that our witness loses its distinction. In this episode, Pastor Kent shows how Jesus remained completely holy while being genuinely present among people. God has placed us in our workplaces, families and communities not to hide or conform, but to shine. We must remain close enough to serve, distinct enough to show Christ, and faithful to the mission for which He…