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Tuesday, December 12, 2023 · 33 min

Remember Who You Are - Noah Herrin

Noah Herrin · Mark 5:25-34

Noah Herrin preaches from Mark 5, using the story of the woman with the issue of blood to show how our thoughts and our identity shape our lives. He argues that small thoughts lead to big outcomes and that the devil attacks our thinking to redefine our identity by our struggles. Jesus’ response to the healed woman - calling her “daughter” before declaring her healed - illustrates that restoration begins when we remember who we are in Christ. Herrin applies this to modern life (especially social media habits), urging listeners to form thoughts about Jesus, reclaim their identity as sons and daughters of God, and take concrete steps toward freedom.

““You are not your failures any longer you are not your mistakes any longer you are not the cycles of repetitive sin that you cannot get out of your life and what God wants to do today is to Set You Free by reminding you that you are not your mistakes but you are a son and daughter of God.”” · Noah Herrin

Take it with you

Pay attention to your thought life - repeated thoughts shape your identity and actions. Replace a worldly first-thing-in-the-morning habit (like social media) with Scripture or prayer so your first thoughts are toward Jesus. When you struggle, practice declaring your identity in Christ (son/daughter) and pursue practical steps toward freedom: repentance, accountability, prayer, and community.

Highlights

Key Scriptures

Mark 5:25-34Story of the woman with the issue of blood; Jesus says, 'Daughter, your faith has healed you; go in peace and be freed from your suffering.'
Proverbs 23:7As a man thinks, so is he (used to argue that our thoughts shape our lives).
Genesis 1:26-27Human beings made in the image of God (used to counter the lie that we must earn identity).
Genesis 3:4-5The serpent's temptation 'you will be like God' (used to show the devil attacks identity).

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