http://rlcf.church
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The sermon contrasts the Old Covenant, where God promised to increase the kingdom, with the New Covenant, which is characterized by the believer decreasing so that Christ's government may endlessly increase. The speaker uses the analogy of a pencil to illustrate that as the pencil writes more (the mission increases), it gets smaller (the self decreases). This principle of self-emptying is presented as the hallmark of the new covenant life, exemplified by Paul's willingness to be afflicted and diminished for Christ's life to be manifested.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What was the promise of the old covenant?Under the old covenant, God blessed His people by promising to increase their personal kingdoms, properties, and health.Deuteronomy 1:11
How does the new covenant differ in its increase?The new covenant focuses on the endless increase of Christ's government and kingdom, requiring believers to adopt John the Baptist's stance of decreasing.
Did biblical figures like Moses model this humility?Moses exemplified the new covenant spirit by remaining silent and refusing to defend himself when attacked by his own relatives.Numbers 12:2
How is a pencil a picture of the new covenant?Like a pencil that gets smaller the more it writes, a believer decreases in order for God to use them to write His letter of life in others.
What does the unnamed nature of the Holy Spirit teach us?The Holy Spirit is simply called the Helper, showing that being filled with the Spirit creates a willingness to serve without needing a name or recognition.John 14:16
Why is revelation from the Lord essential?Even when disciples hear the scriptures explained, their hearts can remain slow to believe until Jesus Himself opens their eyes and sets their hearts on fire.
What is the role of the preached word versus Jesus' work?The preached word is necessary, but it serves to drive us to the Lord Jesus so He can finish the work of transformation by revealing His glory.2 Corinthians 3:18
How did Jesus help the disciples comprehend the truth?Just as Jesus had to open the understanding of the disciples and the Lord opened Lydia's heart to Paul's message, we must depend entirely on God to reveal His word in our lives.
http://rlcf.church
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The sermon contrasts the Old Covenant, where God promised to increase the kingdom, with the New Covenant, which is characterized by the believer decreasing so that Christ's government may endlessly increase. The speaker uses the analogy of a pencil to illustrate that as the pencil writes more (the mission increases), it gets smaller (the self decreases). This principle of self-emptying is presented as the hallmark of the new covenant life, exemplified by Paul's willingness to be afflicted and diminished for Christ's life to be manifested.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What was the promise of the old covenant?Under the old covenant, God blessed His people by promising to increase their personal kingdoms, properties, and health.Deuteronomy 1:11
How does the new covenant differ in its increase?The new covenant focuses on the endless increase of Christ's government and kingdom, requiring believers to adopt John the Baptist's stance of decreasing.
Did biblical figures like Moses model this humility?Moses exemplified the new covenant spirit by remaining silent and refusing to defend himself when attacked by his own relatives.Numbers 12:2
How is a pencil a picture of the new covenant?Like a pencil that gets smaller the more it writes, a believer decreases in order for God to use them to write His letter of life in others.
What does the unnamed nature of the Holy Spirit teach us?The Holy Spirit is simply called the Helper, showing that being filled with the Spirit creates a willingness to serve without needing a name or recognition.John 14:16
Why is revelation from the Lord essential?Even when disciples hear the scriptures explained, their hearts can remain slow to believe until Jesus Himself opens their eyes and sets their hearts on fire.
What is the role of the preached word versus Jesus' work?The preached word is necessary, but it serves to drive us to the Lord Jesus so He can finish the work of transformation by revealing His glory.2 Corinthians 3:18
How did Jesus help the disciples comprehend the truth?Just as Jesus had to open the understanding of the disciples and the Lord opened Lydia's heart to Paul's message, we must depend entirely on God to reveal His word in our lives.
