Discipleship, and Love for God and for One Another - Zac Poonen - June 9, 2019
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that true discipleship requires complete commitment, exemplified by the commitment to God above all earthly relationships. Drawing from John 17:23, the speaker highlights that Jesus prayed for his disciples so that they might be perfect in unity, allowing the world to know God's love for them. Following this, the speaker details the cost of discipleship using Luke 14, explaining that 'hating' family members in this context means prioritizing Christ above all other loves.
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http://rlcfchurch.org/discipleship-love-god-one-another River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
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The central message is that true discipleship requires placing love for Christ above all other relationships, including family and self. The speaker interprets Jesus' command to 'hate' family members not as literal hatred, but as prioritizing Christ's love so highly that all other loves fade in comparison. This commitment to Christ must be the absolute first priority in every area of life.
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