Loving Christ Supremely - Zac Poonen - September 7, 2014
http://rlcfchurch.org/rlcf-family-conference-2014 RLCF Family Conference 2014: As Jesus Lived on Earth River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that true worship involves desiring nothing on earth except Jesus Christ, as exemplified by Psalm 73:25. The speaker warns that many Christians mistake singing praise or accumulating knowledge for genuine worship. True spirituality is found in heart-level devotion, prioritizing Christ above all earthly possessions, relationships, or even ministry success.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Whom have I in heaven but thee?The secret of true worship is being able to say sincerely from the depth of your heart every day that you desire nothing on earth except Jesus.Psalms 73:25
Job as a worshiperJob is presented in the very first book of the Bible written as a genuine worshiper who surrendered everything to God, giving God something he could boast about to Satan.
Loving Jesus more than anyone or anythingJesus declared that anyone who loves family, work, or money more than Him is not worthy of Him, warning against substituting bible knowledge for spiritual reality.
Reading the Bible to know the BridegroomWe read and study the Bible because it is the only book that reveals Jesus, and relying on screens instead of bringing physical Bibles to meetings leads to spiritual laziness.
Moving from milk to spiritual maturityPreaching Christ crucified is milk for babies, but mature believers can receive the hidden wisdom and thoughts of God revealed by the Holy Spirit.
A shepherd's godly jealousy for the churchA true shepherd cares deeply about presenting the church and the next generation as a pure virgin to Christ, training children to reject the world's wealth and sin.
Resisting the devil through humilityThe devil easily deceives the proud and clever, but he is terrified of humble people who submit themselves to God and receive His grace.
The tree of life as simple devotion to ChristJust as the serpent deceived Eve away from simple devotion, believers must avoid the independent knowledge of good and evil and hold fast to Christ as the tree of life.2 Corinthians 11:3
We love Him because He first loved usOur love for Christ is stimulated by understanding the true depth of the cross, where Jesus experienced the ultimate agony of being forsaken by the Father for our sins.1 John 4:19
The one who is forgiven much loves muchAs believers draw closer to God, they become aware of unconscious sins and sins of omission, realizing they are forgiven much and therefore loving much.Luke 7:47
