The pursuit: a talk by Jeremy Bray

Jeremy continues our Behold series by inviting us to slow down and truly notice the details of the Christmas narrative we often rush past. Drawing from the journey of the Magi in Matthew 2, he explores how God awakens spiritual hunger in unexpected people and unexpected places.

Through ancient prophecy, the star in the sky, and the sincere seeking of astrologers, we see a God who speaks in the language of the hungry heart and guides all who search for Him.

Jeremy reflects on the courage it takes to respond to God’s whispers, the movement required in every spiritual journey, and the transformation that happens when we finally encounter Jesus — the true King, Priest, and Prophet.

With humour, honesty, and a powerful testimony from Nabeel Qureshi, this talk calls us to take fresh steps of faith, to worship without agenda, and to walk a new path shaped by God’s voice rather than by old labels or limiting beliefs.

Key themes:
• Spiritual hunger and God’s gentle invitations
• The Magi’s journey and the guidance of Scripture
• Seeking vs. staying still
• Worship as response, not performance
• Seeing Jesus with new eyes
• Leaving behind old narratives to walk in God’s truth

May this message help you behold Jesus again — and pursue Him with a renewed hunger this Christmas.