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Outrunning the High Sheriff of Heaven: Dennis Young - Part 1
Published 4 months ago
Description
The Grace That Outruns the Fugitive
Dennis Young lived a life dictated by the world, leading him into dishonesty and a five-year stint as a fugitive from the FBI. He considered himself a true atheist, but God was pursuing him through the prayers and witnesses of strangers. In this episode, Dennis recounts the pivotal moments that led to his surrender in a Leon County jail cell and the miraculous ways God intervened during his sentencing. It is a powerful reminder that no one is too far gone for the love of Christ.
Key Highlights Include:
-- The two verses in Romans that encapsulate Dennis’s life: the deception of sin and the abounding nature of grace.
-- The "hottest welding shop" encounter where a stranger first told Dennis about a "real Jesus."
-- The providential discovery of a Gideon Bible in a jail cell and the memory of a childhood Sunday School teacher.
-- The dramatic reduction of a 125-year potential sentence to just three years in an honor camp.
-- The realization that while the law must be satisfied, the price for our souls has already been paid in full by the blood of Jesus.
Scriptures for Further Study
-- Romans 5:20
-- Romans 7:11
-- John 3:16
-- Romans 8:1
Television program initially aired June 25, 2018.
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