Jeremy Utley - Submitting to Human Authority in Reverence for the Lord

Jeremy UtleyApril 1, 202425mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Submitting to Human Authority in Reverence for the Lord Date: 03/31/2024 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)

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Jeremy Utley teaches about the danger of rejecting God's appointed authority, using the story of Korah's rebellion as a warning against pride and insubmission. He emphasizes that submission is a precious virtue in God's order—one that Jesus himself exemplifies eternally—and cautions the church against the subtle pride that questions divine authority, just as Korah questioned Moses' leadership.

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Who was Korah and why does Jude warn against him?Jude warns believers to avoid the way of Korah, referring to the shocking Old Testament story in Numbers where Korah rebelled against Moses and was swallowed by the earth.

Rejecting God's appointed orderGod establishes an order in the world and in the church, and rejecting that appointed order by exalting our own understanding above God's leads to spiritual trouble.

Submission as a precious virtueWhile the world treats submission like a curse word, it is a fundamental virtue in the church that even Jesus Christ happily demonstrates in His eternal relationship with the Father.

Recognizing the roots of rebellion in our own heartsRebellion often begins quietly with thoughts like 'who are you to tell me this,' mirroring Korah's misunderstanding of true greatness in God's kingdom.

Receiving a prophet's reward through submissionGod does not show favoritism, and those who yield under God's appointed order receive the same reward as those given special roles, simply by receiving them faithfully.Matthew 10:41

Building the church through submissionJust as a wise woman builds her house by bringing the spirit of Christ in through submission, the church is built by those who bring the spirit of Christ through submissive hearts.

The true example of the BereansThe Bereans are often cited for examining scriptures critically, but their primary noble trait was that they first received the word with great eagerness.

Suspicion as a seed of rebellionMinor suspicions and a guarded attitude towards instruction can easily take root and eventually grow into open rebellion against God's order.

Choosing to whom we submitA disciple does not get to choose whether they submit, but only to whom they submit, making the time of correction the wrong moment to question authority.

The contrasting fates of Peter and JudasWhile Peter returned in repentance, Judas harbored suspicion and critical judgment against Jesus, illustrating the dangerous and destructive end of unsubmissiveness.

Jesus submitting to imperfect parentsJesus Christ demonstrated the true value of submission by willingly subjecting Himself to imperfect earthly parents for a long time.

Desiring submission for the listener's benefitTrue spiritual authority does not seek submission for selfish control, but desires it because submission increases the spiritual profit and blessing of the disciple.

Submitting to human authority out of reverence for GodChildren, wives, church members, and leaders are all called to submit to their respective authorities not out of mere loyalty to people, but as an act of reverence to God.

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Jeremy Utley - Submitting to Human Authority in Reverence for the Lord

Jeremy Utley · April 1, 2024 · 25m

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Rejecting God's appointed orderGod establishes an order in the world and in the church, and rejecting that appointed order by exalting our own understanding above God's leads to spiritual trouble.

The true example of the BereansThe Bereans are often cited for examining scriptures critically, but their primary noble trait was that they first received the word with great eagerness.

Suspicion as a seed of rebellionMinor suspicions and a guarded attitude towards instruction can easily take root and eventually grow into open rebellion against God's order.

Choosing to whom we submitA disciple does not get to choose whether they submit, but only to whom they submit, making the time of correction the wrong moment to question authority.

Jesus submitting to imperfect parentsJesus Christ demonstrated the true value of submission by willingly subjecting Himself to imperfect earthly parents for a long time.

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