Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

How the invitation to "ask, seek, and knock" is more than just a spiritual posture toward God—it's the foundation of how we engage others without manipulation, judgment, or coercion. In part 10 of the Sermon on the Mount series, Mike Erre and Tim Stafford unravel Jesus' revolutionary teaching on relational power, dignity, and the transformative logic of kingdom ethics. Going deeper into Matthew 7, Jesus connects these ideas to the Golden Rule, summing up the law and prophets with a call to communal sensitivity and humility. Drawing from Dallas Willard's insights, Mike and Tim unpack how Jesus contrasts the controlling mechanisms of religion and culture with the quiet, persistent power of agape love and request-based relationships. Key Takeaways: • Ask, Seek, Knock as a Life Dynamic – Why these aren't just prayer prompts but reflect the healthy, respectful way God intends people to interact. • The Relational Power of Requesting – How humility, not coercion, centers our conversations and opens doors for true Ki