You Have a Very Important Task in Christ's Body — Zac Poonen — April 5, 2023

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The sermon emphasizes the necessity of remaining sensitive to the Holy Spirit's guidance, comparing this spiritual awareness to keeping a lamp fueled with oil. The speaker draws from the parable of the ten virgins and Hebrews 5:11, warning that neglecting the Spirit's promptings leads to becoming 'dull of hearing.' Ultimately, he teaches that every word proceeding from God is heard through one's conscience, and actively listening to this inner voice is key to spiritual readiness for Christ's return.

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Understanding the Parable of the Ten VirginsIn Matthew 25, Jesus shares the parable of the ten virgins where five were foolish because their lamps went out from lacking oil.Matthew 25:14

How Christians Become Dull of HearingNeglecting the promptings of the Holy Spirit over time leads to becoming dull of hearing, similar to the condition warned about in Hebrews.Hebrews 5:11

Living by Every Word That Proceeds From GodMan shall live by every word proceeding from God, which acts through our conscience to guide us and protect us from sin.Matthew 4:4

Hearing God's Voice Clearly Like a TrumpetJust as John kept his conscience sensitive for decades, believers can hear the voice of the Lord clearly guiding them.Revelation 1:10

Hearing the Word Behind You to Guide Your StepsYour ears can hear a word behind you telling you which way to walk as you keep your spiritual senses sharp.

Every Believer Has a Ministry in Christ's BodyEvery part of the human body serves the brain, and every member of Christ's body has an important ministry to fulfill.

Different Degrees of Ability and Talents GivenThe master gives talents to his servants according to their ability, giving five to one, two to another, and one to another.Matthew 25:15

Every Member Receives a Manifestation of the SpiritThe Holy Spirit gives gifts to everyone for the common good of the body, including everyday gifts like helps.1 Corinthians 12:7

Equal Rewards for Faithful Percentage of UseThose who were faithful with five talents and two talents received the exact same commendation and reward from their master.

The Servant With One Talent Who Hid ItThe servant who received one talent hid it in the ground because of a wrong view of his master as a hard man.

The Everyday Ministry of Encouraging One AnotherBelievers are commanded to encourage one another every day, using simple acts and words that require no special public status.Hebrews 3:13

Becoming Like the God We WorshipIf we view God as a hard taskmaster, we become hard toward others, but seeing Him as a loving father transforms us.

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