Through The Bible - English - 64 (Hebrews-4) by Zac Poonen
Summary
The sermon discusses the profound benefits of the New Covenant detailed in Hebrews. Key points include the fact that God no longer remembers our sins, the universal access to know God personally through Jesus, and God's promise to write His laws into our hearts and minds, granting both desire and ability. The speaker emphasizes that while God provides the means, human submission, like Mary's, is required to receive this new life.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God will not remember your sins anymoreThe first major aspect of the New Covenant is that God completely wipes away past records and does not hold previous sins against believers.
All shall know the Lord personallyUnder the New Covenant, every believer from the least to the greatest can know God personally as a friend and father without needing a human intermediary.
God writes His laws in our minds and heartsGod puts His laws into our minds to give us the desire and upon our hearts to give us the ability to do His will, requiring our submission just as Mary submitted.
A perfect conscience through the blood of JesusThe blood of Jesus cleanses the conscience from dead works through the eternal spirit, enabling believers to genuinely serve the living God.
God desires a body, not sacrificesWhile the Old Testament emphasized tithes and external offerings, the New Testament emphasizes presenting every part of our physical body as a living sacrifice.
Coming into the world to do God's willJesus came to earth to do the Father's will in His body, whether that meant working quietly as a carpenter or preaching full-time when the time came.
The New and Living WayBelievers now have confidence to enter the most holy place through the new and fresh way inaugurated by the torn veil of Christ's flesh.
What is faith?Faith is the conviction of things not seen and the assurance of things hoped for, without which it is impossible to please God.
The life of faith demonstrated by Abraham and MosesFigures like Abraham, Noah, and Moses demonstrated faith by rejecting worldly honor, pleasures, and wealth to follow God's call without seeing immediate fulfillment.
Different outcomes of faithFaith can result in miraculous deliverance, but it also includes the faith to suffer, endure torture, and remain faithful until death.
Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of faithBelievers must run the race by keeping their eyes on Jesus, who resisted sin to the point of shedding His blood and provides an example for overcoming.
Practical instructions for daily Christian livingBelievers are exhorted to show hospitality, remember prisoners, keep marriage pure, and be completely satisfied with God's promise never to fail or forsake them.
Obeying leaders and following their exampleChristians should submit to and respect spiritual leaders who watch over their souls, following the example of their faith because Jesus Christ remains the same yesterday, today, and forever.
