Knowing The Father And Jesus - Zac Poonen
''Preserving The Glory Of The Lord In Our Church'' 2015 Bangalore Conference Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker argues that much Christian discontent and difficulty in fellowship stem from deep-seated insecurity, which he compares to the condition of orphans. He suggests that true security and overcoming this insecurity come from knowing God as one's Father and experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit. The message concludes by emphasizing that the ultimate proof of love, as taught by Jesus, is to love one another sacrificially, mirroring Christ's willingness to give up everything for us.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why are so many Christians hard to get along with?Despite hearing wonderful truths, many believers remain harsh, grumpy, and insecure because they live like spiritual orphans who have never known the intimate love of a father.
The Holy Spirit brings the revelation of the FatherJesus promised the Holy Spirit not just for spiritual gifts, but to help us keep His commandments and to rescue us from the orphan spirit by crying out Abba, Father.John 14:15
Jesus came to explain and reveal the FatherJesus shattered the false image of a harsh judge and strict policeman created by religious Pharisees, revealing instead a loving Dad who sits in the center of heaven.John 1:18
Your heavenly father knows what you needBecause God is our personal Father who cares for birds and flowers, we are commanded not to be anxious and can trust Him completely with our daily needs.
Is it possible to walk as Jesus walked?While many view walking like Jesus as an unbearable burden, it is actually a glorious possibility for a wretched sinner saved by grace.1 John 2:6
Jesus was made like His brothers in every wayJesus was tempted in all things just like us, enabling Him to sympathize with our weakness and help us when we face severe temptation.
Crying out for deliverance from the slavery of sinJust as the Israelites groaned under Egyptian bondage, we must experience a deep, agonizing heart cry for freedom from the power of sin in our daily lives.Exodus 2:23
A prayer to be searched by GodOur constant prayer should be for God to search our hearts and remove anything that causes Him sadness or hurts our relationship with Him.Psalm 139:23–24
What made Jesus angry?Jesus never reacted out of anger when personally insulted, but He became righteously angry at the commercialization of God's house and the oppression of legalism.Ephesians 4:26
Driving out the money changersJesus made a whip and drove merchants out of the temple because God's house must have nothing to do with merchandise, business, and making money in His name.John 2:14
Anger toward religious legalistsJesus looked with anger at the Pharisees because their legalistic rules and petty demands made life miserable for people and hindered them from entering the kingdom.Mark 3:2–5
