God's Ways are Higher than Ours - Zac Poonen - April 7, 2019
http://rlcfchurch.org/gods-ways-are-higher-than-ours River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker argues that the primary opposition to the Gospel today comes not from non-Christians, but from within the church—from believers whose shallow lives are exposed by the truth. He critiques modern church practices, such as making money from the poor in the name of God, comparing it to the money changers in the temple. Furthermore, he emphasizes that Jesus's work on the cross included breaking down the division between Jews and Gentiles, showing that God's love extends to all people.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What Jesus did in the templeJesus drove out those making money in the temple and exploiting the poor, modeling the need for truth regarding money today.Matthew 21:12
Jesus defends the children's praiseThe chief priests were angry at children shouting praises, but Jesus defended them, quoting Scripture about praise coming from infants.
Brought nigh by the blood of ChristJesus broke down the dividing wall of hostility between Jews and Gentiles so they could be brought together.Ephesians 2:11
Destroying the enmity in our fleshThe cross destroys the natural enmity in our flesh against people who are different from us, requiring daily death to self.
Five things that gave a solid grip on the Christian lifeThe speaker outlines foundational truths including justification by the blood of Christ, which credits believers with His righteousness.
Why Jesus was forsaken on the crossPhysical death is only a fraction of sin's punishment; Jesus suffered eternal hell in three hours as an infinite God.
The cup Jesus dreaded in GethsemaneThe cup Jesus shrank from was the temporary break in fellowship with His Father, endured out of love and obedience.
A life of gratitudeReflecting on God sparing his life after a severe accident, the speaker expresses that his entire ministry is simply saying thank you to the Lord.
Restoring the hearts of fathers and childrenMalachi prophesied that prophetic voices in the last days would restore the hearts of fathers to their children to avoid a curse.Malachi 4:5–6
Unity in marriage and the homeGod intends husbands and wives to be joint heirs of the grace of life, treating each other with mutual respect rather than tyranny.
No distinction in Christ across races and culturesIn the new creation, cultural, social, and educational distinctions vanish as believers of all backgrounds become one in Christ.Colossians 3:11
Knowing the four-dimensional love of ChristBelievers come to know the breadth, length, height, and depth of Christ's love together along with all the saints.
