Finding Freedom from Shame Through Trust in Jesus
Summary
### Summary
Good morning, Grace Gang! Today, we rejoice in the day the Lord has made, embracing another week of growth, maturity, and walking by faith. This month of August, we anticipate an increase in God's glorious manifestations in our lives. As we refine our faith, we trust in God's richest and best blessings. We welcome friends from all over the world, from San Diego to Japan, and we are excited to spread the gospel to every corner of the earth.
We declared Psalms 91 over our lives, affirming that God is our refuge and fortress. Despite the chaos and sin in the world, we are reminded that where sin abounds, grace abounds even more. Amazing things are happening in the spirit, and we must focus on the glorious manifestations of God's promises. Our labor this month is to stay at rest, trusting completely in God and His finished works.
We discussed the importance of trusting in Jesus, especially during challenging times. Our faith is strengthened by resting in God's love, knowing that He loves us deeply. This love is the foundation of our faith, and it helps us overcome struggles and temptations. Jesus is always with us, ready to deliver us from any trial.
Today, we began a discussion on understanding and overcoming shame. Shame is a painful emotion caused by a consciousness of guilt or shortcomings. It often stems from unresolved guilt, condemnation, and feelings of unworthiness. Many Christians struggle with shame, often exacerbated by the church and the pulpit. Jesus, however, became our shame substitute, taking on our shame so we can be free.
Shame is different from guilt. Guilt is about what we have done, while shame is about how we see ourselves because of what we have done. Shame can lead to paranoia, excessive perfectionism, and self-exploitation. It ties us to the past, sabotages our future, and extinguishes our hope. Jesus is the only way out of shame, and He has already made a way for us to be free.
We must address shame from the pulpit and platforms to help people find freedom in Jesus. No matter what we try to do to cope with shame, true freedom comes from trusting in Jesus. I pray that anyone dealing with shame will be delivered through the blood of Jesus and find their identity in Him.
### Key Takeaways
1. Trust in God's Promises: Despite the chaos and sin in the world, focus on the glorious manifestations of God's promises. Amazing things are happening in the spirit, and we must rest in the finished works of Jesus Christ. Trusting in Jesus strengthens our faith and helps us navigate through life's challenges. [10:39]
2. Understanding Shame: Shame is a painful emotion caused by unresolved guilt, condemnation, and feelings of unworthiness. It is different from guilt, which is about what we have done. Shame is about how we see ourselves because of what we have done. Recognizing this distinction is crucial in addressing and overcoming shame. [24:21]
3. Jesus as Our Shame Substitute: Jesus took on our shame so we can be free. He suffered the shame of rejection and other painful emotions on our behalf. Understanding that Jesus has already borne our shame allows us to find freedom and healing in Him. [22:36]
4. Consequences of Unresolved Shame: Unresolved shame can lead to paranoia, excessive perfectionism, and self-exploitation. It ties us to the past, sabotages our future, and extinguishes our hope. Addressing shame is essential for spiritual and emotional well-being. [28:24]
5. Freedom in Jesus: True freedom from shame comes from trusting in Jesus. No matter what coping mechanisms we try, only Jesus can deliver us from shame. Embracing our identity in Christ and resting in His love is the key to overcoming shame and living a fulfilled life. [33:41]
### YouTube Chapters
[0:00] - Welcome
[01:42] - Introduction and Greetings
[03:12] - Global Welcome to Grace Gang
[04:56] - Spreading the Gospel Worldwide
[06:49] - Declaration of Psalms 91
[08:41] - Grace Abounds More Than Sin
[10:39] - Trusting in Jesus During Challenges
[11:34] - Resting in God's Love
[12:13] - The Reality of God's Love
[13:02] - Relationship with God
[14:02] - Overcoming Shame
[14:43] - Understanding Shame
[17:47] - Jesus as Our Shame Substitute
[20:04] - Jesus' Suffering and Rejection
[22:36] - Jesus Bore Our Shame
[24:21] - Difference Between Guilt and Shame
[28:24] - Consequences of Unresolved Shame
[30:17] - Properly Placed Shame
[31:33] - Jesus is the Way Out of Shame
[33:41] - Addressing Shame from the Pulpit
[34:30] - Closing Prayer and Encouragement
Study Guide
### Bible Study Discussion Guide
#### Bible Reading
1. Psalms 91:1-16 - "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty..."
2. Isaiah 50:6 - "I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting."
3. Matthew 27:46 - "And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?"
#### Observation Questions
1. What does Psalms 91:1-16 say about God's protection and refuge for those who trust in Him?
2. According to Isaiah 50:6, what did Jesus endure, and why is this significant for understanding shame?
3. In Matthew 27:46, what does Jesus' cry on the cross reveal about His experience of rejection and shame?
#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does Psalms 91 encourage believers to trust in God's promises despite the chaos and sin in the world? [08:41]
2. What is the difference between guilt and shame as explained in the sermon, and why is this distinction important for Christians? [24:21]
3. How does understanding that Jesus took on our shame (Isaiah 50:6) help believers find freedom and healing in Him? [17:47]
#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you felt overwhelmed by the chaos in the world. How can you apply the promises of Psalms 91 to find peace and trust in God during such times? [08:41]
2. Have you ever struggled with feelings of shame? How did it affect your view of yourself and your relationship with God? What steps can you take to address and overcome these feelings? [14:43]
3. Jesus took on our shame so we can be free. How does this truth impact your daily life and your interactions with others? [17:47]
4. What are some practical ways you can remind yourself of God's love and rest in His promises, especially during challenging times? [11:34]
5. Shame can lead to negative behaviors like paranoia and excessive perfectionism. Can you identify any such behaviors in your life? How can you begin to address them with God's help? [28:24]
6. How can you support others in your community who may be struggling with shame? What role can the church play in helping people find freedom in Jesus? [33:41]
7. Think about a specific area in your life where you need to trust Jesus more fully. What steps can you take this week to deepen your trust in Him and experience His freedom from shame? [34:30]
Devotional
### Day 1: Trusting in God's Promises Amidst Chaos
In a world filled with chaos and sin, it is essential to focus on the glorious manifestations of God's promises. Despite the turmoil around us, amazing things are happening in the spirit. Our labor this month is to stay at rest, trusting completely in God and His finished works. Trusting in Jesus strengthens our faith and helps us navigate through life's challenges. When we rest in God's love and promises, we can experience His richest and best blessings in our lives. [10:39]
Bible Passage: "For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you." (Isaiah 54:10, ESV)
Reflection: Think of a current challenge you are facing. How can you actively rest in God's promises and trust in His finished works to navigate through this situation?
### Day 2: Understanding the Nature of Shame
Shame is a painful emotion caused by unresolved guilt, condemnation, and feelings of unworthiness. It is different from guilt, which is about what we have done. Shame is about how we see ourselves because of what we have done. Recognizing this distinction is crucial in addressing and overcoming shame. Shame can lead to paranoia, excessive perfectionism, and self-exploitation. It ties us to the past, sabotages our future, and extinguishes our hope. Understanding the nature of shame is the first step towards finding freedom in Jesus. [24:21]
Bible Passage: "For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment." (Psalm 51:3-4, ESV)
Reflection: Reflect on a time when you felt shame. How did it affect your perception of yourself and your actions? What steps can you take to address and overcome this shame with God's help?
### Day 3: Jesus as Our Shame Substitute
Jesus took on our shame so we can be free. He suffered the shame of rejection and other painful emotions on our behalf. Understanding that Jesus has already borne our shame allows us to find freedom and healing in Him. By recognizing Jesus as our shame substitute, we can let go of the burdens of shame and embrace the freedom He offers. This understanding helps us to live a life free from the chains of shame and to walk confidently in our identity in Christ. [22:36]
Bible Passage: "He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not." (Isaiah 53:3, ESV)
Reflection: Consider the areas of your life where you still feel shame. How can you remind yourself daily that Jesus has already taken on your shame? What practical steps can you take to live in the freedom He offers?
### Day 4: Consequences of Unresolved Shame
Unresolved shame can lead to paranoia, excessive perfectionism, and self-exploitation. It ties us to the past, sabotages our future, and extinguishes our hope. Addressing shame is essential for spiritual and emotional well-being. By confronting and resolving shame, we can break free from its negative consequences and live a life filled with hope and purpose. Understanding the impact of unresolved shame helps us to seek healing and restoration through Jesus. [28:24]
Bible Passage: "For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death." (2 Corinthians 7:10, ESV)
Reflection: Identify an area in your life where unresolved shame has affected your actions or decisions. How can you seek God's help to address and resolve this shame? What changes can you make to prevent shame from sabotaging your future?
### Day 5: Finding True Freedom in Jesus
True freedom from shame comes from trusting in Jesus. No matter what coping mechanisms we try, only Jesus can deliver us from shame. Embracing our identity in Christ and resting in His love is the key to overcoming shame and living a fulfilled life. By placing our trust in Jesus and His finished works, we can experience true freedom and healing. This freedom allows us to live confidently in our identity as children of God, free from the burdens of shame. [33:41]
Bible Passage: "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." (John 8:36, ESV)
Reflection: Reflect on your current coping mechanisms for dealing with shame. How effective are they in providing true freedom? What steps can you take to place your trust fully in Jesus and embrace the freedom He offers?
Quotes
### Quotes for Outreach
1. "When sin increases, when drama increases, when chaos increases, do not forget this scripture that says when sin abounds or increases, grace does much more abound and increase. So don't don't focus in on what's going on in the world as much as you pay attention to what's going on in the spirit. I'm telling you, there are some amazing things happening in the spirit." [08:41] (37 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "This is our time, man. And the. The blessings are are getting ready to to to to move, man, and you're going to see the hand of God in your life. If you will dare to believe, if you would dare to trust him, if you would dare to live a life completely trusting God. And at the end of the day, we live, we live, the just shall live. We live by faith." [10:39] (33 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "God loves me. And because he loves me, I believe I received this promise. God loves me. And because he loves me, I know everything's going to be all right. All right. I believe God loves me. And what the Bible says, faith work is by what love. And so you have to remind yourself. That God loves you, OK, or you or you'll find yourself struggling, trying to get faith to do something for you because you're you're not sure if God loves you. God loves you. He loves you, man. He is in love with you." [11:34] (34 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "No matter what happens in life, no matter what life confronts you with, your response is, I trust God. And that's where your faith is. It's my it's my response. And what Jesus said. This is already done. Amen." [14:02] (13 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "Jesus suffered shame that our shame might be taken away and his glory might be restored unto us. He suffered shame. So we don't have to suffer it. Now I can get, you know, therapeutic and all that kind of stuff. But, you know, I tried all that stuff. None of that really worked for me. I was not really delivered from shame until I recognized what Jesus did." [21:24] (34 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
### Quotes for Members
1. "Shame is a painful emotion caused by a consciousness of guilt or shortcomings. It's caused by when you're just so conscious of guilt that has not been resolved, shortcomings that have not been resolved, condemnation. Even you can put that in there that has not been resolved, man. And it is it is challenging. Let's say it that way, because you're living by the word and trusting God. It is challenging a lot of Christians." [15:29] (37 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "Shame is a sense of failure before the eyes of someone. Let's add some more to that definition. A sense of failure. A sense of failure before the eyes of someone. I'm going through this because I find that when people are going through emotional stress and trauma, they freak out so bad. They don't really know how to handle or take hold of what it is they're going through. A sense of failure before the eyes of someone. Have you ever experienced that? A sense of failure before somebody." [22:36] (34 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "Guilt is seeing what you have, what you've done. Guilt is seeing what you have done. Shame is seeing yourself as a failure. Because of what you have done. Follow me. So guilt is what you've done. Shame, it's more about you. Shame is seeing yourself as a failure because of what you have done. You see the difference? Let's give another illustration. Guilt is feeling bad about what you do. Okay. Guilt. I feel bad about what I do. Feel guilty for what I do. Shame is feeling bad about who you are. So. So, shame, I feel bad about who I am." [24:21] (49 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "Shame ties you to the past and what happens when you get tied to the past, you, you sabotage your future shame ties you to the past and you end up sabotaging your future things that God has for you to do y'all following me, shame will extinguish your hope, Lord have mercy, shame will extinguish your hope." [28:24] (28 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "Shame can only control and define us. Listen to me when we live in the fear of shame, and we're not going to do that. We're not going to do that. Jesus Christ, our Lord and savior has made a way for us to be set free from shame. I think tomorrow I'll reserve this, but properly placed shame versus improperly. Improperly placed shame. What does that mean?" [30:17] (40 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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