Knowing God and All He Has Done for Us -- Olu Talabi -- May 9, 2021

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Summary

The central message is that God desires for every believer to grow in the deep knowledge of Him, which is made possible through the work of Jesus Christ in the New Covenant. The speaker emphasizes that true knowledge goes beyond mere information; it requires an intimate understanding of what Christ has accomplished, urging believers to walk in the victories already won by faith rather than remaining in doubt or stagnation. This growth is facilitated by the Holy Spirit opening our eyes to these truths.

Outline

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God's New Covenant desire for us to know HimA core promise of the new covenant is that every believer can know God personally, with His Spirit deposited in each heart.Hebrews 8:11

God desires mercy and the knowledge of Him over sacrificeGod is not primarily looking for religious works or sacrifices, but for His people to know Him intimately and grow in grace.

The grief of stagnation and the destruction of ignoranceIt grieves God's heart when believers fail to grow in intimacy with Him, leading to destruction and vulnerability because of ignorance.

The devil's tactic of bringing doubt and confusionBecause believers lack full knowledge of what Christ has accomplished, the enemy brings confusion, doubt, and uncertainty into their hearts.

Paul's prayer for the saints in EphesusPaul prayed that believers would receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation, and that the eyes of their understanding would be enlightened.Ephesians 1:7

The incredible power at work in believersThe very same power that raised Jesus from the grave is at work in those who believe, yet many quickly forget this reality.

Why Jesus said it is better that He go awayJesus explained that the Holy Spirit needed to come because He is the Comforter who leads us into all truth, bringing life where human hearing falls short.

The flesh profits nothing without the SpiritWithout the Holy Spirit setting God's word on fire in our hearts, reading the Bible and hearing preaching remains merely an intellectual exercise.

The caged bird picture of spiritual bondageMany believers live like a bird in a cage whose door has swung wide open, failing to realize they are free to soar in Christ.

Standing fast in the liberty of ChristPaul calls believers to stand fast in the freedom Christ has provided and to avoid becoming entangled again in a yoke of bondage.Galatians 5:1

Who are you serving?Paul warns that whoever we yield our bodies and minds to obey is who we serve, whether it is sin leading to death or obedience unto righteousness.Romans 6:16

Do not use liberty as an occasion for the fleshBelievers must be careful not to use their God-given freedom as a cloak for maliciousness or an excuse to indulge the flesh.1 Peter 2:16

The danger of returning to old habitsJesus' warning about a demon returning with seven others shows the serious danger of yielding back to evils from which Christ has saved us.

Using Paul's prayer as a foundation for our own livesWe should use Paul's prayer in Ephesians to ask God for the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so our inner eyes may be enlightened to our rich inheritance.Ephesians 1:17

Refusing to let Christ's finished work pass us byWe must not let ignorance rob us of the powerful life Christ purchased, but instead pray daily for the Spirit to help us walk in victory.

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