Encounter Henley Welcomes Youth Pastor: Tim Goldney

Ever noticed how often the phrase “Jesus Christ!” gets dropped on a job site compared to the average workplace? In this message, carpenter and youth pastor Tim Goldney kicks off his segment of the Essentials series by unpacking what happens when we move past using Jesus’ name as an exclamation and start understanding who He truly is.

Exploring the second portion of the Apostles’ Creed, Tim breaks down the dual nature of Jesus—fully God and fully human. Using everything from job-site realities to a $12.9 million Michael Jordan/Kobe Bryant trading card, this episode reveals why Jesus isn’t just a historic figure or an abstract concept, but the ultimate “one-of-one” who bridges the gap between God and humanity as both our High Priest and our final sacrifice.

Key Highlights & Takeaways:

• Name vs. Title: The difference between “Jesus” (His earthly human name, meaning the Lord saves) and “Christ” (His divine title, meaning Messiah or Anointed One).
• Fully God & Fully Man: Why Jesus’ humanity gives Him the ability to empathize with our daily stress, pain, and exhaustion, while His divinity gives Him the power to save us.
• The Ultimate One-of-One: What a record-breaking collectible trading card teaches us about the absolute uniqueness of Jesus and the free gift of salvation.
• Priest and Sacrifice: How Jesus transformed the Old Testament system by becoming both the High Priest who intercedes for us and the once-and-for-all sacrifice for our sins (Hebrews 4).
• Approaching the Throne: Why you don’t need to “clean yourself up” before coming to God, and how to step toward Him with confidence instead of fear.

Scripture References: Hebrews 4:14–16, John 1:1, 1 Timothy 2:5, Matthew 1:18–24

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• Website: encounteradelaide.com.au
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