Preserving Our Devotion To Jesus - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker contrasts the Old Covenant, which focused on obeying specific commandments and resulting in guilt when disobeyed, with the New Covenant, which is characterized by a personal relationship with God. True spirituality in the New Covenant means that one's conscience convicts not over specific rules, but over a loss of fervent love for Jesus. Furthermore, the speaker advises believers to prioritize what is profitable and edifying—whether in spending money or consuming media—over merely what is lawful.
Outline
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What is the difference between Old and New Covenant consciences?In the Old Covenant, consciences were convicted by breaking specific individual commandments. In the New Covenant, the Holy Spirit convicts us when we lose our sense of personal relationship and presence with Jesus.
What does it mean to choose what is profitable?A spiritual Christian goes beyond just avoiding what is clearly wrong, instead choosing only what is profitable and edifying out of all lawful things.1 Corinthians 10:23
Why must we not be mastered by anything?A spiritual person ensures that things like food, sports, or the internet do not master them, imitating how Jesus lived.1 Corinthians 6:12
What was the crime of the church in Ephesus?The leader of the church in Ephesus did not commit gross sin, but he lost his fervent, first love for Jesus Christ.
How does the Song of Solomon picture our relationship with Christ?The book serves as a spiritual picture of the believer seeking and longing for Jesus as their bridegroom, desiring His presence above all else.1 Corinthians 3:1
How can reputation dull our passion for Jesus?Believers who gain a good reputation or standing in the church often begin to slacken off and lose their deep passion for the presence of Jesus.
What happens when we grow lazy in our fellowship with the Lord?When we prioritize other things over immediate fellowship with the Lord, we risk missing Him when He knocks and losing that sense of His presence.
How did God's people in Malachi despise the Lord?The Israelites despised God by offering defective sacrifices and treating their service as a burdensome routine rather than giving their absolute best.Malachi 1:6
What is the aroma of Christ?When believers gather with a passionate longing for Jesus, they transmit the aroma of Christ and His presence to those who come in touch with them.
What is the mark of a true worshipper?A true worshipper desires nothing on earth or in heaven beside Jesus Himself, finding ultimate satisfaction in His presence alone.Psalm 73:25
