Abraham: The Man Who Worshipped God - Zac Poonen - September 5, 2020
http://rlcfchurch.org/abraham-the-man-who-worshipped-god Series: New Covenant Men in the Old Testament (RLCF Family Conference 2020) River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that all scripture is profitable, and believers are called to be witnesses not only with words but through their entire lives, even when alone. He argues that the ultimate witness is to God, not just to people, citing Job as an example. The message concludes by drawing parallels between Abraham's life, Jesus's testing, and the longing to be called by God as both His servant and His friend.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Being a witness to the rulers and authoritiesGod's purpose through the church is to make known His manifold wisdom to the demonic spirits in heavenly places, acting as a witness to Satan.
Abraham called the friend of GodGod tested Abraham and ultimately called him His friend, setting his life of faith and obedience as an example for us.Isaiah 41:8
The ambition to be pleasing to GodThe apostle Paul stated that his chief ambition in life, whether at home or absent from the body, is to be pleasing to God.
Leaving country, relatives, and father's houseGod told Abraham to leave his country and relatives, mirroring the foundational condition of discipleship where one must love Jesus above all family ties.Genesis 12:1
Abraham taking Terah and Lot alongAbraham failed to fully obey initially because his father Terah and nephew Lot came along, causing them to get stuck in Haran until Terah died.
The example of Levi's devotionThe tribe of Levi was chosen for the priesthood because they stood on the Lord's side and showed no partiality to their earthly family members.
Separating from Lot over pasture and propertyWhen conflict arose over livestock, Abraham selflessly let Lot choose the best land first, demonstrating a heart detached from material possessions.
Rescuing Lot and refusing the king of Sodom's rewardAbraham rescued captured Lot with a small group of servants and refused to take even a shoelace from the king of Sodom so that God alone would get the credit.
Being tested with Isaac on Mount MoriahGod tested Abraham decades later by commanding him to offer his beloved son Isaac as a sacrifice on the mountain.
True worship defined through sacrificeAbraham went to the mountain to worship, which meant offering his absolute best to God, a principle echoed in the New Testament call to present our bodies as a living sacrifice.
Justification by a faith that worksJames points to Abraham offering Isaac as the proof that his faith was perfected by his works of obedience, earning him the title of God's friend.James 2:21–23
Christ becoming a curse for usChrist became a curse for us on the cross so that the blessing of Abraham—specifically the promise of the Holy Spirit—might come upon believers.
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