Bobby McDonald - New Covenant Disciples Are Kind

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Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: New Covenant Disciples Are Kind Date: 01/29/2023 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 contrasts two men who experience identical difficult days, illustrating that the difference lies in their response. The first man reacts to every setback with frustration and anger, while the second man approaches each circumstance with a prayer to do God's will. True discipleship, like the second man, means presenting one's body as a living sacrifice, living with the attitude of existing solely to serve God's will.

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Proverbs 4:23 and Romans 12:1 as foundations for New Covenant lifeBobby introduces Proverbs 4:23 and Romans 12:1-2, noting that every circumstance in life is the exact equivalent of God saying this is His current will for us.

The story of two Christian men with the same dayBobby shares a story of two Christian men who face the exact same frustrating daily circumstances, from broken hot water to late trains and work issues.

How the second man starts his day differentlyWhile the first man prays for a good day and gets frustrated by every inconvenience, the second man prays to do God's will and accepts each interruption with contentment.

Waking up on an altar like IsaacThe difference between the two men is that the first man wanted a cozy bed, while the second man woke up on an altar like Isaac, living a life surrendered entirely to God.

Expectations versus complete dependence on GodThe first man had expectations of God and doubted His love when life got hard, whereas the second man trusted God completely, echoing Job's words that even if He slays him, his hope is in Him.

Obedience in everyday circumstancesBobby explains that while major sins like murder and stealing rarely come up, ninety-nine percent of discipleship is simply saying yes, Father, to everyday circumstances.

Watching and praying for God's handDrawing on Jesus' command to watch and pray, Bobby encourages believers to look for what God is sending their way and be eager to obey in every little thing.

Dying to our will in little thingsTrue spirituality is not about waking up early to read the Bible, but dying to our own will in small things and responding the way God wants.

How the two men treated othersA key difference between the two men was kindness; the first man took his frustrations out on others, while the second man remained patient and kind to his wife and co-workers.

Not losing the forest for the treesBobby cautions that believers can focus on religious rules while neglecting simple kindness, acting like religious robots without God's heart of love.

Love is patient, love is kindQuoting Paul's emphasis on love in First Corinthians, Bobby reminds listeners that spiritual gifts and sacrifices mean nothing without love.

Practical kindness in the home and familyBobby challenges husbands, wives, and children to examine whether their homes are places of warmth or places where people have to walk on eggshells.

Practical expressions of kindnessKindness is shown through keeping a good mood, listening patiently, giving full attention, showing gratitude, and appreciating the people God has placed in our lives.

Creating a warm environment instead of a cold oneJust as a too-cold refrigerator freezes milk, a cold home environment hardens hearts, so believers must radiate warmth and kindness like God does.

Summary in Micah 6:8Bobby concludes by summarizing the disciple's life with Micah 6:8: doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with God.

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