Behold, I Send You - Santosh Poonen - September 25, 2016
http://rlcfchurch.org/behold-i-send-you River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that effectiveness in ministry is dependent on faithfulness in small, inner areas, using the analogy of using time and money as tests of faithfulness. He contrasts the tendency to focus on external works with Jesus' call for 'Shepherds,' and draws a parallel from Isaiah's experience. Isaiah's transformation from proclaiming woes to accepting God's message is shown by first confronting his own sinfulness before being commissioned to speak God's word.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Being faithful in little thingsOur effectiveness in outer ministry depends on our faithfulness in the inner, seemingly small areas of life where God has called us.
Isaiah sees the glory of GodIsaiah had a powerful revelation of God's holiness in chapter 6, which immediately exposed his own sinfulness and transformed his prophetic message.
Woe is me and here am I send meAfter his lips were cleansed by the burning coal, Isaiah responded to God's call with complete surrender.
Jesus gives authority to heal and cast out spiritsJesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits and every kind of sickness, demonstrating what He had already practiced.
All authority has been given to JesusThe foundation for our going and making disciples is the absolute authority given to Jesus in heaven and on earth.Matthew 28:18–19
The diverse group of disciples Jesus choseJesus called men with deeply conflicting backgrounds, such as Simon the Zealot and Matthew the tax gatherer, teaching them to love one another and build His kingdom together.
The original restricted commissionJesus initially instructed the disciples not to go to the Gentiles or Samaritans, but specifically to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.Matthew 10:5–7
Christ broke down the dividing wallThrough His blood, Jesus brought Gentiles who were once far off near, uniting Jews and Gentiles into one new man.
The Great Commission to make disciplesOur primary calling today is to make disciples of all nations, teaching them to observe everything Jesus commanded, trusting in His constant presence.
Signs following those who believeWhile signs like casting out demons and healing the sick accompany believers, our focus must remain on making disciples rather than manufacturing spectacles.Mark 16:15–18
