Zac Poonen Q & A Session (a) - NCCF Conference Feb 2013
Knowing Jesus Christ as Lord - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nccf-live-stream
Summary
The speaker uses Jesus' life and the lives of Old Testament figures to teach about knowing God and living faithfully. He emphasizes that true knowledge comes from diligent study and listening to God's word, rather than worldly achievements. Ultimately, the message shifts from seeking earthly blessings (like those in the Old Covenant) to following Christ's example of submitting to God's will, as detailed in Hebrews 11 and 12.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How can a 13-year-old know God?Jesus set an example by listening carefully and learning the scriptures from a young age, showing that even children can be serious about God.
Choosing the right company and friendsTeenagers must carefully evaluate their friendships, hanging on to the relationship only if they can positively influence others toward God rather than being dragged down.
The Prayer of Jabez versus the Lord's PrayerWhile the Prayer of Jabez focuses on Old Testament financial and material prosperity, New Testament believers are called to follow the prayer of Jesus.
Jesus is our ultimate example, not Old Testament heroesWe look to Jesus rather than figures like Jacob or Moses, bearing in mind that God has provided something better for us in the New Covenant.
The true purpose of intercessory prayerPrayer is not about changing God's will, but rather the wonderful privilege of cooperating with Him to fulfill His work on Earth.
What to do when you cannot forgive someoneWhen suffering serious harm, we must confess our weakness to God and ask Him for the grace and strength to forgive just as Jesus did.
Seeking the baptism in the Holy Spirit without waiting for manifestationsBelievers should seek the reality of being filled with the Holy Spirit and power to be a witness rather than waiting for physical manifestations like tongues.
Having the Spirit versus being filled with the SpiritEvery born-again believer has the spirit of Christ dwelling in them, but being filled requires opening every locked room of the heart to God.Romans 8:9
Why Uzza was struck down and the seriousness of pretenseGod enforces reverence and judges hypocrisy severely because both the goal and the means of Christian life and service must be spiritual.
What is tent making in Christian ministry?Tent making refers to full-time Christian workers who support themselves financially through secular jobs rather than depending on a church salary.
Learning to listen to God in prayerPrayer should involve more listening than talking, treating God with the utmost respect and maintaining an open channel to hear His guidance.
How to recognize God's voiceJust as one recognizes a mother's voice through familiarity, believers recognize God's voice by spending years studying the Bible.
Principles for a Christ-centered marriage and familyA spiritual leader's ministry must first work in his own home, and family peace requires daily dying to oneself by taking up the cross.
Practical child training and asking for wisdomParents must teach children obedience and truth-telling from an early age, relying on God for wisdom through every stage of parenting.
