39. John Newton and David Brainerd

The former slave trader turned Christian preacher left his most famous and enduring legacy in the beloved hymn, Amazing Grace. John Newton's life was, however, complex and troubled, with many pressures and challenges impeding his progress from a slaver to one of England's most famous and influential abolitionists. At the same time, in America, the young David Brainerd brought the message of the gospel to native tribes along the colonial frontier, and although he died at a very young age, his life left an impact that would inspire the sweeping effort known as the modern missionary movement.

[@crucifiedwithchrist9367]

Thank you sir for these wonderful lectures on the lives of these men used by God. Blessings to you and your family.

[@williamjayaraj2244]

Thanks for the messages about John Newton and David sir.

[@annettecls]

I've been watching since "1. Introduction to the Historical Context of the Bible" and still loving it! Thanks so much for making your teachings available.

[@GoreBruce]

+Annette Davis Thanks so much for your kind feedback!

[@aaronvargo5144]

Thank you for making this public I really enjoy them and your perspective on the Bible.

[@GoreBruce]

I sincerely appreciate hearing from you. Thank you!

[@RestingonHope]

This needs wider viewership - very very good over view of Johns life

[@cherokeerosethomas6573]

God specializes in broken pots! I loved that saying. I needed to her that today! I heard about John Brainerd listening to Leonard Ravenhill. I found out about Leonard Ravenhill through David Wilkerson All mighty men of God. Thank you so much. Agnes Cherokee Rose

[@GoreBruce]

+Agnes Thomas Thank you!

[@simongiles9749]

There's a Japanese art form called "kintsugi" where broken pottery is mended with gold, so that the breaks and imperfection become a thing of beauty and uniqueness. The breakages and repair are part of the history of the object, not something to disguise. One could probably use the same metaphor here.

[@ruthjohnson1887]

From a Connecticut resident, your pronunciation of Haddam is correct.

[@darkhing3]

thanks sir for spreading the knowledge, very much appreciated !

[@GoreBruce]

You are very welcome, and thanks for your interest!

[@jamellfoster6029]

John Newton had a stroke at a fairly young age (in his 40s) which took away his ability to serve as a captain of ships... Yet he still saw the good in this as he was now able to fully focus on God's Calling for his life (preaching God's Word & discussing his life experiences to reach out to others & abolition)..

[@jamellfoster6029]

Oh he was very young (only 30).. I thought he was 40...

[@richardadams974]

Thx

[@Okieshowedem]

May Father YAHweh bless your understanding so you can come to know His Resurrected Son.

[@Okieshowedem]

May Father YAHweh bless your understanding.

[@StephenSulyok]

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