122. How Can I Accept Jesus? - Group Session - January 12, 2026

Описание: Live 122. January 12, 2026. In this session, Ruthie shares a message titled “Jesus Is the Gift,” drawing from John 4 (the woman at the well) to explain why many of us struggle to receive from God—and how real change begins when we “take” first (living water) so we can truly give. The group then moves into an extended Q&A with Dr. Mark Sandoval on practical barriers to growth: intellectual vs. heart-level transformation, surrender, believing the gift, handling discouragement, compassion in the process, and what to do when you don’t feel sorrow for sin. A candid section addresses family dynamics, discipline, and becoming “awkwardly intentional” in loving actions while God reshapes the heart. Closing prayer included.

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YouTube chapters (chapter markers)

00:00:18 Introduction: “Jesus Is the Gift” (from Romania)
00:01:07 John 4: “If you knew the gift of God… living water”
00:03:21 Why we struggle to receive from God
00:04:53 The woman at the well: shame, pain, and readiness to take the gift
00:06:02 “Come to Me and live”: surrender, honesty, and identity
00:07:55 Self-examination: real change vs. reliving trauma
00:10:24 When truth becomes only “information” (and blocks the Spirit’s work)
00:12:56 The solution: “Take first” — patience with the process
00:14:20 The “catch”: the process won’t work without believing the gift
00:16:06 How to come to Jesus with anger, discouragement, and weakness
00:19:20 Trials as part of purification; taking leads to giving
00:20:22 Practical application: “mental inventory” and surrender
00:21:26 Q&A: Why this presentation was created; people wanting results “now”
00:23:03 Q&A: “Is this real?” How to start when it feels overwhelming
00:26:32 Dr. Sandoval’s early mistakes: judging others and applying it wrongly
00:28:26 Expecting “end-of-the-road” fruit at the beginning of the journey
00:30:03 Ruthie’s testimony: the “refreshing shower” phase vs. reality
00:33:10 Evidence of growth: fruit of the Spirit in me, not in others
00:37:21 Q&A: “I’m 55—how do I change my mind after a lifetime?”
00:43:16 Q&A: “Why don’t I feel sorrow for hurting God?” (where sorrow comes from)
00:49:43 “Awkwardly intentional”: breaking old patterns on purpose
00:52:07 Parenting boundaries and consequences: justice, respect, and consistency
00:58:18 Example: rebuilding love through simple actions (like affection in the home)
01:00:17 Q&A: Compassion in the process; God’s patience and progress reminders
01:05:46 Q&A: “I’m struggling to take—what do I do?” (honesty, help, resources)
01:09:43 Q&A: “How do I surrender to God?” (confession, restitution, Scripture)
01:12:26 Dr. Sandoval testimony: addictions, surrender, and choosing God’s control
01:14:15 Testimony: deliverance from gambling and separating from triggers
01:22:50 Q&A: “I’m not a hugger—should I develop it?” (personality, cues, healing)
01:30:42 Discussion: harshness, anger, and healing damage (incl. Ellen G. White mention)
01:34:50 Closing encouragement: perseverance to the end
01:35:00 Scripture reflection: receiving God as a child
01:35:42 Next week topic: lifestyle centers, God’s way
01:35:47 Closing prayer


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