Speaker: Zac Poonen
Title: Building Your Home in a Godly Way
Date: 06/06/2026
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)
Summary
The message emphasizes that the Christian life requires reflecting Jesus by growing in personal purity, functioning within the local church, and maintaining a godly family. Zac Poonen notes that the New Testament establishes clear standards for family life, citing 1 Timothy 3, which requires an elder to manage his own home well. Ultimately, he stresses that the primary goal for both the home and the church is to manifest the peace Jesus repeatedly offered to His disciples after the resurrection.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The lack of godly family examples in the Old TestamentMany great Old Testament leaders had messy or wayward families because the Holy Spirit had not yet been given to reveal God's perfect will.
The New Testament revelation of marriage and leadershipUnder the New Covenant, God's will is for one man to have one wife, and church elders must demonstrate the ability to manage their own families well.
The three stories of the New Testament churchA healthy Christian life is built on a foundation of God's love, a first floor of walking with a clear conscience, and subsequent levels of godly family and church building.
The necessity of restoring the original patternBecause churches can lose their spiritual vitality over time, God raises up movements to restore the church to its true New Testament standards.
Striving for peace through dying to selfTo achieve the primary goal of peace in a home, one must be willing to die to their own ego and refuse to engage in conflict.
The slavery of sin and the path to deliveranceJust as Israelites were slaves to Egyptian masters, we can be slaves to the devil's impulses until we are delivered through Christ. However, true deliverance requires passing through 'Jordan,' which symbolizes the death to self necessary to enter God's rest.
Understanding the promise of spiritual restUsing Hebrews 4, the speaker explains that God's promised rest is a state where enemies are defeated and strife is removed. We must be diligent to enter this rest so we do not fall into disobedience like the Israelites did.
The process of overcoming unconscious sinChristian growth is a continuous process of conquering both visible and hidden sins. We must strive to possess every area of our lives so that we move from rest to even greater levels of peace.
Prioritizing peace in the home over material standardsImproving our standard of living is secondary to ensuring the peace of Christ reigns in our homes. A larger house is useless if it is filled with conflict and strife between spouses.
Recognizing the spiritual battle in our relationshipsWhen we fight or refuse to speak, we are actually providing delight to demons and causing angels to grieve. We must learn to recognize the devil's voice that incites conflict and instead practice the presence of God.
The secret to seeing Jesus in your homeTo see Christ manifested in our lives and families, we must follow the principle of a grain of wheat falling into the ground and dying to self.
Working toward peace by controlling the tongueAchieving a peaceful home begins with the practical work of controlling your speech and your thoughts.
The power to control the whole bodyIf a person can master their tongue, they can master their entire body, which is vital since speech causes much damage in relationships.James 3:2
Moving beyond silence to positive speechWhile keeping quiet is a good first step, the goal is to use your tongue to build fellowship through loving and positive words.
The necessity of biblical disciplineTrue parental discipline is modeled after God's own way, and failing to discipline children suggests a lack of true relationship with them.
Speaker: Zac Poonen
Title: Building Your Home in a Godly Way
Date: 06/06/2026
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)
Summary
The message emphasizes that the Christian life requires reflecting Jesus by growing in personal purity, functioning within the local church, and maintaining a godly family. Zac Poonen notes that the New Testament establishes clear standards for family life, citing 1 Timothy 3, which requires an elder to manage his own home well. Ultimately, he stresses that the primary goal for both the home and the church is to manifest the peace Jesus repeatedly offered to His disciples after the resurrection.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The lack of godly family examples in the Old TestamentMany great Old Testament leaders had messy or wayward families because the Holy Spirit had not yet been given to reveal God's perfect will.
The New Testament revelation of marriage and leadershipUnder the New Covenant, God's will is for one man to have one wife, and church elders must demonstrate the ability to manage their own families well.
The three stories of the New Testament churchA healthy Christian life is built on a foundation of God's love, a first floor of walking with a clear conscience, and subsequent levels of godly family and church building.
The necessity of restoring the original patternBecause churches can lose their spiritual vitality over time, God raises up movements to restore the church to its true New Testament standards.
Striving for peace through dying to selfTo achieve the primary goal of peace in a home, one must be willing to die to their own ego and refuse to engage in conflict.
The slavery of sin and the path to deliveranceJust as Israelites were slaves to Egyptian masters, we can be slaves to the devil's impulses until we are delivered through Christ. However, true deliverance requires passing through 'Jordan,' which symbolizes the death to self necessary to enter God's rest.
Understanding the promise of spiritual restUsing Hebrews 4, the speaker explains that God's promised rest is a state where enemies are defeated and strife is removed. We must be diligent to enter this rest so we do not fall into disobedience like the Israelites did.
The process of overcoming unconscious sinChristian growth is a continuous process of conquering both visible and hidden sins. We must strive to possess every area of our lives so that we move from rest to even greater levels of peace.
Prioritizing peace in the home over material standardsImproving our standard of living is secondary to ensuring the peace of Christ reigns in our homes. A larger house is useless if it is filled with conflict and strife between spouses.
Recognizing the spiritual battle in our relationshipsWhen we fight or refuse to speak, we are actually providing delight to demons and causing angels to grieve. We must learn to recognize the devil's voice that incites conflict and instead practice the presence of God.
The secret to seeing Jesus in your homeTo see Christ manifested in our lives and families, we must follow the principle of a grain of wheat falling into the ground and dying to self.
Working toward peace by controlling the tongueAchieving a peaceful home begins with the practical work of controlling your speech and your thoughts.
The power to control the whole bodyIf a person can master their tongue, they can master their entire body, which is vital since speech causes much damage in relationships.James 3:2
Moving beyond silence to positive speechWhile keeping quiet is a good first step, the goal is to use your tongue to build fellowship through loving and positive words.
The necessity of biblical disciplineTrue parental discipline is modeled after God's own way, and failing to discipline children suggests a lack of true relationship with them.
