Being A Witness To Satan | The Missing Messages in Today's Christianity | Zac Poonen
Salt & Light Meetings UAE Meetings 26th October 2014 Theme: The Missing Messages in Today's Christianity Message Title: Being a Witness to Satan By Zac Poonen
Summary
The speaker argues that understanding the mysteries of God, revealed in the New Testament, requires spiritual understanding rather than mere intellectual knowledge. He uses the analogy of the Tabernacle veil, explaining that God dwells in the Spirit, not the body or mind. True understanding of God's mysteries is only possible through the Holy Spirit, which cultivates genuine humility—a quality Jesus associated with babes—as opposed to the pride often found in the clever or wealthy.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The Mystery Hidden in GodPaul speaks in Ephesians about a mystery hidden in God for ages, which is distinct from the plain moral laws found in the Old Testament.Ephesians 3:9
Knowing God in the SpiritBecause man is made as a trinity of body, soul, and spirit, spiritual truth must be understood within the spirit rather than the intellect of the mind.1 Thessalonians 5:23
Revealed to Babes Rather Than the CleverJesus praised the Father for hiding these deep truths from clever, intelligent people and revealing them instead to humble babes.Matthew 11:25
The Blindness of Biblical ScholarsReligious rulers who diligently studied the scriptures every Sabbath failed to recognize the Messiah when He stood right before them.Acts 13:27
Valuing Revelation Over Human UnderstandingPeter recognized Jesus as the Son of God not through human cleverness, but because the Father in heaven gave him direct revelation.Matthew 16:16
The Many-Sided Wisdom Made Known to AuthoritiesGod's eternal purpose includes the church acting as a witness to spiritual rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.
The Old Man, the Flesh, and the New ServantWhile the old man of sin is crucified at new birth, the lusts of the flesh remain active, requiring a strengthened new nature within to resist temptation.
Satan as the Accuser of the BrethrenThe devil constantly accuses God's children day and night, making a believer's private sin far more damaging to God's testimony than an unbeliever's sin.
Job as a Testimony Before SatanThe Book of Job highlights how God could point out a truly blameless, God-fearing man to Satan as a shining proof of righteousness.
Seeking One's Own Interests Versus Christ's InterestsWhile the vast majority of people seek their own personal interests, rare servants like Timothy genuinely focus on the interests of Jesus Christ.Philippians 2:19–21
The Power of Prayer from a Righteous PersonThe effective prayer of a righteous person who seeks God's kingdom rather than personal gain can accomplish a great deal.James 5:16
God Never Forsakes the RighteousDavid reflects on a lifetime of experience, noting that he has never seen God forsake a righteous person or their descendants beg for bread.Psalm 37:25
Contentment and Free Character from the Love of MoneyBelievers are commanded to keep their character free from greed, resting in the promise that God will never desert those who are truly content.Hebrews 13:5
Doing Everything Without GrumblingTo completely shut the mouth of the enemy and avoid harboring the spirit of the devil, believers must learn to do all things without grumbling or complaining.Philippians 2:14
