BUILDING THE BODY OF CHRIST: 2.Jesus Is Our Example - Zac Poonen (Hindi)
Summary
The central message is that the Church is called the Body of Christ because Jesus Christ was the first manifestation of God's glory on earth. The primary purpose of the Church is not merely to perform good works or preach, but to reveal what God is like, mirroring Christ's own life. Furthermore, the speaker warns against a misunderstanding of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that true believers must be fully dedicated to holiness, as partial commitment allows sin and unholy influences to pollute the inner life.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the primary purpose of the church?The church is called the body of Christ, meant to show the world what Jesus is like in every part of the earth, far beyond just doing good deeds or running hospitals.
Jesus revealed what God is likeJesus came in grace and truth so that humanity could finally see what God is like, telling His disciples that whoever has seen Him has seen the Father.
Living out the message at homePreaching and activities are a waste of time if we behave poorly at home; our calling is to show Christ to the people closest to us first.
Living under the New Covenant through the Holy SpiritEntering the New Covenant means being filled with the Holy Spirit to be made truly clean inside, rather than just speaking in tongues while remaining unchanged.
Jesus grew up in a difficult homeJesus grew up as the eldest brother in a poor family of seven with a widowed mother and siblings who did not initially believe in Him.
The greatest miracle of JesusThe greatest miracle is that Jesus lived in such a challenging home environment for thirty years without ever sinning once, providing an example for believers facing family friction.
Following Jesus' personal exampleUnlike Old Testament prophets who only said to listen to their message, Jesus and the apostle Paul invited people to follow their personal way of life.
The number one secret of Jesus' lifeFrom a young age, Jesus knew God was His personal Father and lived with the absolute security of that relationship.
Living like spiritual orphansMany Christians live practical lives like orphans whose parents are away in a far country, doubting God's care during their daily problems and financial needs.
Moving from insecurity to faithThe speaker shares his own testimony of living defeated for years until he truly grasped God's promises and trusted Him as a loving Father who gives the Holy Spirit.
The greatest truth in the BibleRomans 8:23 reveals that the Father loves us just as much as He loves Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit helps us cry out 'Abba, Father' with deep intimacy.
