23rd June 2013 - We Are To Be Witness Of Christ's Resurrection
This is a live recording of the Message during the Sunday service on 23rd June 2013.
Summary
The message emphasizes that believers are privileged to be witnesses of the greatest event in history: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Psalm 16, the speaker highlights that David prophetically foretold not only the life and death of the Messiah but also His resurrection. Ultimately, the message calls the congregation to live in constant remembrance of God's presence, knowing that with Him at their right hand, they will never be shaken.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the greatest event in history?The speaker points out that believers are called to be witnesses of the greatest event in history, which is the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
David's prophetic golden psalmDavid wrote Psalm 16 prophetically, seeing ahead to the resurrection of the Messiah and declaring that God would not allow His Holy One to undergo decay.
Peter's proclamation on the day of PentecostPeter quotes Psalm 16 in Acts 2 to prove that David was speaking prophetically about the Messiah, declaring that God raised Jesus up from the dead.
The resurrection establishes the death of ChristThe resurrection does not nullify the death of Christ; rather, it magnifies and establishes it, because if Jesus did not rise, believers would still be lost in their sins.
Paul's defense of the resurrectionPaul stood on trial and suffered persecution because he faithfully preached and defended the resurrection of the dead.
Five realities of what the resurrection means to usThe speaker introduces five distinct realities for believers based on the five fingers of the hand, beginning with forgiveness and release from the power of sin.
The second reality: The gift of the Holy SpiritBecause Jesus rose and ascended, believers can receive the promised gift of the Holy Spirit and be immersed in Him.
The third reality: A living hope and imperishable inheritanceThrough Christ's resurrection, believers are born again to a living hope and an imperishable, incorruptible inheritance reserved in heaven.
The fourth reality: The path of life and fullness of joyThe resurrection reveals the path of life, where God's presence brings fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore.
The fifth reality: An unshakeable lifeBecause the Lord is at the believer's right hand through resurrection power, they belong to an unshakeable kingdom and will never be shaken.
Rejoicing over those being baptizedThe speaker encourages the church to celebrate with heaven over the ten individuals, mostly young people plus one older sister, who are testifying to their faith through baptism.
Buried and raised with Christ in baptismWater baptism represents a spiritual reality where believers are crucified, buried with Christ, and raised to walk in newness of life.
Leaving the old country of sin behindBaptism testifies that the believer has left the old country of sin behind and entered a new land of grace where sin is no longer master.Galatians 3:27
Yielding daily to God as slaves of righteousnessBelievers must continually yield their members to God daily, breaking sin's power and living as servants of righteousness and purity.
