Jeremy Utley - Perfection From A Stiff Neck

Jeremy UtleyNovember 17, 201511mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Perfection From A Stiff Neck Date: 11-15-2015 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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The central message is that Christians must avoid having 'stiff necks' or hard hearts by actively listening to and obeying God's commands, and by remembering God's past wondrous deeds. The speaker emphasizes that refusing to listen is not merely hearing but failing to obey, and that remembering God's faithfulness is demonstrated when facing future uncertainty. He suggests meditating on God's works and sharing stories of His goodness to keep hearts soft and receptive.

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The danger of a stiff neck and a hard heartThroughout the Old Testament, the prophets criticize Israel for having stiff necks, which means they are unable to hear or receive what God has to give them.

Two ways Israel demonstrated stubbornnessIn Nehemiah chapter 9, the Israelites confess their sins and recount how their fathers acted arrogantly, refused to listen to God's commandments, and did not remember His wondrous deeds.

What does it mean to refuse to listen?Refusing to listen is not about a failure in hearing, but rather a failure in obeying and heeding what God has said.

What does it mean not to remember God's wondrous deeds?Remembering God's deeds is not just knowing they happened, but calling them to mind in the moment of uncertainty so we do not panic like orphans.

How do we stir up our memories of God's wondrous deeds?We can protect ourselves from stiff necks by meditating on God's works and telling each other stories of His goodness, as described in Psalm 145.

Protecting against an unbelieving heart through communityHebrews 3 instructs believers to encourage one another daily so that none are hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.Hebrews 3:12

Both listening and encouraging have a roleEncouraging one another is not just a passive consumption of encouragement, but an active role where everyone seeks to proclaim God's work.

The promise given to those who remember and love GodPsalm 145 concludes with the promise that the Lord keeps all who love Him, those who eagerly utter the memory of His abundant goodness and praise His works.

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

What does it mean to refuse to listen?Refusing to listen is not about a failure in hearing, but rather a failure in obeying and heeding what God has said.

Protecting against an unbelieving heart through communityHebrews 3 instructs believers to encourage one another daily so that none are hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.Hebrews 3:12

Both listening and encouraging have a roleEncouraging one another is not just a passive consumption of encouragement, but an active role where everyone seeks to proclaim God's work.

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