NCCF Church Sharing - June 30, 2019

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Speaker: Church Title: Church Sharing Date: 06-30-2019 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

The message centers on the command to 'circumcise your heart and stiffen your neck no longer,' drawing context from Deuteronomy 10:16. The speaker emphasizes that true devotion requires more than outward observance; it means setting one's affections and heart apart for the Lord daily. Furthermore, believers must avoid placing confidence in their own flesh and instead trust God's guidance, especially when facing difficult circumstances or 'wilderness' periods.

Outline

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Context of Deuteronomy chapter 10 verse 16Moses speaks to the second-generation Israelites at the threshold of the promised land, reminding them of God's statutes and unfailing love.Deuteronomy 10:16

Chosen by God out of graceGod set His affection on Israel not because of their size or goodness, but because they were the least of all peoples.Deuteronomy 10:14

Two meanings of the covenant of circumcisionCircumcision signifies being set apart as God's people and reminds believers not to put confidence in their own flesh.

Applying circumcision to daily lifeEvery single day we should set our affections apart for the Lord and refuse to place any confidence in our flesh.

Stiffen your neck no longerLearning from the first generation's unbelief and rebellion, we must humbly submit to God's hand in new circumstances rather than stiffening our necks.

What does it mean to practically apply circumcising your heart?Deuteronomy 30:6 explains that circumcising the heart means to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.Deuteronomy 30:6

The command paired with a promiseWhile Deuteronomy commands us to circumcise our hearts, Deuteronomy 30 promises that God Himself will circumcise our hearts, acting like a command to run alongside the provision of a car.

A warning from Pilgrim's ProgressAn interaction from the interpreter's house in Pilgrim's Progress serves as a personal warning to take heed lest we fall from a precipice into carnality.

The picture of the man with the muck-rakeA Christian man can sometimes act like a hoarder of the world, setting his mind on fleshly things and staring downwards at dust instead of looking up to Christ.

The Father's grace and the heavenly crownGod provides for our needs and never tempts us beyond what we can endure, offering an imperishable crown of righteousness to those who love His appearing.

Turning our eyes upon JesusAs we look to Jesus, the urge to grasp at earthly things lessens, and we are empowered to let go of the muck-rake and receive the offered crown.

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