27. God’s Favorite Word

What if unity is one of the things God cares about most?In this teaching on Psalm 133, John Ortberg explores unity, reconciliation, the Trinity, and Jesus' remarkable prayer that His followers would be one.Moving from Psalm 133 to Ephesians 4 and John 17, John shows how unity is not merely a church strategy or relational ideal. It is rooted in the very nature of God Himself. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit live in perfect love, mutual submission, delight, and harmony.This episode explores:- Psalm 133 and unity- Ephesians 4 and "one"- The Trinity as a model for relationships- Jesus' prayer for His followers- Inclusion and reconciliation- Becoming a builder of harmonyFeaturing reflections on:- Dale Bruner- Greg Ten Elshof- Dallas Willard- William Shakespeare- Bill GaitherScriptures:- Psalm 133- Ephesians 4:3–6- John 17:20–23#Psalm133 #JohnOrtberg #Unity #Trinity #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #John17 #Psalms📚 Today's Resources:William Shakespeare, “The Phoenix and The Turtle”🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Psalm 133 & God's Favorite Word00:31 Repair Work & Getting Names Right01:01 How Good and Pleasant It Is01:55 Oil, Dew & God's Blessing02:20 Why Unity Matters So Much02:38 One Spirit, One Lord, One God03:19 The Mystery of the Trinity04:10 Life Inside the Trinity05:28 The Eternal Dance of Love05:57 Shakespeare & Becoming One06:50 Created for Oneness07:41 Jesus' Prayer in John 1708:28 "May They Also Be In Us"09:27 Invited Into the Life of God10:07 Bill Gaither & The Circle of Music11:14 Welcomed Into the Center11:49 Becoming an Includer12:14 Repairing Relationships12:52 How Good and Pleasant It Is