Yada: The Hebrew Concept of Divine Intimacy

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True relationship with God involves intimate knowledge that goes beyond religious activity, illustrated through the powerful metaphor of a spouse's embrace and the Hebrew concept of "yada."
• Experiencing the difference between a physical embrace and the heart-to-heart connection that happens during intimate moments
• Jesus' warning in Matthew 7:21-23 about those who performed religious acts but whom He "never knew"
• The Hebrew word "yada" carries deeper meaning than intellectual knowledge—it implies intimate relationship
• Religious activities without heart connection are like "hugging a board"
• God desires relationship over religion, though systematic good works have their place
• Our heavenly Father enjoys working alongside us, even through our mistakes
• Unlike some earthly fathers, God delights in being with us during mundane moments
• The blood of Jesus continually cleanses our "temple" so the Holy Spirit can fully dwell within us
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Chapters

1. A Meaningful Hug Between Spouses (00:00:00)

2. Jesus' Warning: "I Never Knew You" (00:06:37)

3. Understanding Yada: Deep Knowledge (00:12:36)

4. Relationship vs. Religion with God (00:18:32)

5. God's Joy in Working Together (00:24:06)

6. God's Embrace and Prayer (00:30:46)