Bobby McDonald - Zoom Out and See God's Love

Bobby McDonaldAugust 24, 202021mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: Zoom Out and see God's Love Date: 8/23/2020 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 sermon explores two primary ways Satan tempts people to doubt God's love: questioning why God withholds something desired (like Adam and Eve) and questioning why God allows suffering (like Job). The central message is that when faced with these doubts, believers must 'zoom out' to see the bigger picture of God's overarching love, rather than focusing solely on the immediate problem or desire. This perspective shift allows one to trust God's plan even when the details are unclear.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

The first temptation with Adam and Eve in Genesis 3Satan tempted Eve by questioning God's goodness, leading her to eat the forbidden fruit because she wanted something she thought was good.Genesis 3:1–6

The second temptation with Job in Job 2Satan tested Job through severe suffering, using Job's wife to try and get Job to curse God.Job 2:4–10

Why does God leave our "why" questions unanswered?Instead of explaining all the details of our circumstances, God often gives us a needed word directing us to zoom out and see the big picture.

Understanding God's mighty hand over usWhat feels like a confining prison or heavy trial is actually God's protective hand of love keeping us from destroying ourselves.

Paul's thorn in the fleshGod gave Paul a thorn in the flesh to keep him from exalting himself in pride, turning Paul's frustration into thankfulness for God's limiting hand.2 Corinthians 12:7

Noah's ark as protection from prideGod made Noah toil for years to build the ark, which kept him humble and protected him from the sin of pride.

Looking at Jesus shrinks our mountain of sufferingSeeing what Jesus endured on the cross makes our own heavy burdens and struggles feel small in comparison.

Running the race by looking to JesusThe Holy Spirit helps us forget about ourselves and our problems by fixing our eyes on Jesus.

Paul's prayer for the Ephesians to comprehend Christ's lovePaul prayed that believers would be strengthened to comprehend the immense breadth, length, height, and depth of Christ's love.Ephesians 3:14–19

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