Speaker: Jeremy Utley
Title: Jesus points Out What We Lack
Date: 01-17-2016
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
Jesus often points out what we lack in order to guide us toward the living water and true knowledge of God. This pattern is seen in interactions like the one with the woman at the well and the rich young ruler, where Jesus addresses the obstacle in our path. The speaker encourages the audience to be honest about their shortcomings and to actively ask God for His gift, ensuring they experience His refreshment in their present circumstances.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The woman at the well asks for living waterJesus offers living water to the woman at the well, and when she asks for it, He tells her to go call her husband, exposing her current life situation.John 4:15
Pointing out the obstacle in her pathJesus points out the one thing displeasing to God in her life before giving her the living water, similar to how He told the rich young ruler that he lacked one thing.
Recognizing lack in our own prayer and worryThe speaker shares how God convicts him in prayer of his own shortcomings, such as holding onto sickness as an excuse or wasting time in anxiety instead of immediately crying out to God.
Correction as an expression of loveJesus pointing out what we lack is a deep expression of His compassion and love, acting as a loving father who wants us to walk perfectly.
If you knew the gift of GodJesus tells the woman at the well that if she knew the gift of God and who He was, she would have asked and received living water to avoid spiritual dryness.John 4:10
Passing on present stories of God's faithfulnessParents must share stories of God's faithfulness with their children, and these must include what God is actively doing today rather than just recounting ancient history.
Gideon's desire for present miraclesWhen the angel calls Gideon a valiant warrior, Gideon asks where the miracles are, revealing that his generation had heard old stories but lacked a present experience of God's power.
Present deliverance from obstaclesJesus desires present deliverance from all sins and obstacles so we can genuinely walk in the living way He offers.
Speaker: Jeremy Utley
Title: Jesus points Out What We Lack
Date: 01-17-2016
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
Jesus often points out what we lack in order to guide us toward the living water and true knowledge of God. This pattern is seen in interactions like the one with the woman at the well and the rich young ruler, where Jesus addresses the obstacle in our path. The speaker encourages the audience to be honest about their shortcomings and to actively ask God for His gift, ensuring they experience His refreshment in their present circumstances.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The woman at the well asks for living waterJesus offers living water to the woman at the well, and when she asks for it, He tells her to go call her husband, exposing her current life situation.John 4:15
Pointing out the obstacle in her pathJesus points out the one thing displeasing to God in her life before giving her the living water, similar to how He told the rich young ruler that he lacked one thing.
Recognizing lack in our own prayer and worryThe speaker shares how God convicts him in prayer of his own shortcomings, such as holding onto sickness as an excuse or wasting time in anxiety instead of immediately crying out to God.
Correction as an expression of loveJesus pointing out what we lack is a deep expression of His compassion and love, acting as a loving father who wants us to walk perfectly.
If you knew the gift of GodJesus tells the woman at the well that if she knew the gift of God and who He was, she would have asked and received living water to avoid spiritual dryness.John 4:10
Passing on present stories of God's faithfulnessParents must share stories of God's faithfulness with their children, and these must include what God is actively doing today rather than just recounting ancient history.
Gideon's desire for present miraclesWhen the angel calls Gideon a valiant warrior, Gideon asks where the miracles are, revealing that his generation had heard old stories but lacked a present experience of God's power.
Present deliverance from obstaclesJesus desires present deliverance from all sins and obstacles so we can genuinely walk in the living way He offers.
