Bobby McDonald - Our Pearl Of Great Price

Bobby McDonaldNovember 21, 201710mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: Our Pearl Of Great Price Date: 11-19-2017 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 central message is that Christians should view themselves as the richest people in the universe because of their salvation through Christ, comparing this to finding something of immense value like the pearl of great price. This realization shifts focus from earthly struggles or possessions to the supreme value of Christ, leading to a reduced expectation of others and a deeper delight in the Lord.

Outline

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I'm the richest person in the universeReflecting on the New Covenant, the speaker realizes that compared to what he deserves, what God has given him makes him the richest person in the universe.

The prisoner on death rowThe speaker likens his salvation to a prisoner on death row who is suddenly proven innocent and freed with nothing to his name, yet possessing a future and hope.

The parable of the pearl of great priceThe speaker reads the parable of the merchant who sells everything for a pearl of great value, illustrating that having Christ means earthly losses matter zero.

Having eyes for true valueLike an expert stamp collector who rejoices over a rare item others would throw away, believers need God to open their eyes to the true value of what they have.

Desiring nothing on earth beside GodQuoting Asaph, the speaker affirms that having God means needing nothing else, even if everything else on earth is taken away.

Expectations of life and other people go downFinding satisfaction in God alone reduces grief and disappointment caused by setting unrealistic expectations on other people or on God.

Fighting the love of moneyThe way to fight against the love of money is not just trying to avoid it, but seeking the Lord so that He fills the heart and pushes money out of one's thoughts.

Delight yourself in the LordDelighting in the Lord is a command, meaning believers must actively pursue desiring God rather than waiting passively for the desire to appear.

How do we make God our delight?Practically making God our delight looks different at different times, whether through repenting of sin, restoring a broken relationship, or giving up unprofitable things.

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