Zac Poonen - Judging Ourselves at The Breaking of Bread

Zac PoonenOctober 7, 202416mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: Judging Ourselves at The Breaking of Bread Date: 10/06/2024 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

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Zac Poonen teaches that approaching the Lord's table requires honest self-examination and a humble, servant attitude toward others, exemplified by Jesus washing His disciples' feet. Rather than judging others' failings, Christians should examine themselves, reject superiority based on education or status, and recognize the fundamental equality of all believers in the body of Christ.

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Is it I, Lord?When Jesus told His disciples at the Last Supper that one of them would betray Him, instead of pointing fingers at others, they asked if it was themselves.Matthew 26:20–21

The danger of thinking it is someone elseBelieving that someone else is the guilty party prevents spiritual growth, whereas asking 'Lord, is it me?' brings spiritual gain.

The example of foot-washingDespite knowing the Father had given all things into His hands, Jesus humbled Himself to wash His disciples' feet.John 13:3

Following the Master's exampleJesus instructed His followers that a servant is not greater than his master and that they must wash one another's feet.

Rejecting worldly titlesChristianity has drifted by adopting salaried positions and titles, but believers should remain brothers and reject hierarchical titles.

Washing others instead of criticizingTrue service means having the right attitude toward others rather than criticizing their flaws, washing away dirt instead of pointing fingers.

We are one bodyEating from one bread signifies that believers are one body, leaving no room for feelings of superiority based on education, race, or culture.1 Corinthians 10:17

Equality at the Lord's tableEveryone gets the same slice of bread, showing that no person is superior or inferior to another in the church.

Examine yourselvesScripture commands every person to examine themselves before eating the bread and drinking the cup, or else face judgment.1 Corinthians 11:28

The consequences of failing to judge oneselfFailing to judge oneself leads to weakness, sickness, and even death among believers, as happened in the church at Corinth.

Rejecting communion as a ritualCommunion should never be treated as a mere ritual or routine, but as a serious opportunity to judge ourselves so we will not be judged by the Lord.

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