Knowing God the Father and His Values - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker argues that humanity's distorted sense of values stems from choosing the 'knowledge of good and evil' over the 'tree of life,' which is represented by Jesus Christ. True understanding of God's values, leading to eternal life, is not found merely through deep scriptural knowledge or adherence to rituals, but through a personal relationship with Jesus. The speaker warns that valuing things highly in the world, such as money or even religious knowledge, can be detestable to God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Living by the tree of knowledge versus the tree of lifeAdam's choice in Eden distorted human values, and only Jesus walked with an absolute right sense of values by partaking of the tree of life.
Searching the scriptures without coming to JesusJesus rebuked the Pharisees because they searched the scriptures and mastered rules yet refused to come to Him for eternal life.John 5:39–40
What is esteemed by men is detestable to GodHumanity's distorted values cause people to highly esteem things that God detests, because they live by the tree of knowledge.Luke 16:15
Money as a masterMany people mistakenly view the two masters as God and the devil, but Jesus taught that the two competing masters are God and money.
Fulfilling the Father's willEternal life requires having the right sense of values in order to accomplish the specific plan God designed for your life.
What is eternal life?Eternal life is not merely living forever in heaven, but personally knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ.John 17:3
Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?Jesus challenged worldly ideas of greatness by teaching that whoever humbles himself like a little child is the greatest.
Obeying even the least commandmentA person's attitude toward the smallest commandments of God determines their standing and place in the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 5:19
No one knows the Father except through the SonKnowing God the Father requires divine revelation through Jesus Christ rather than mere human cleverness or biblical study.Matthew 11:27
Do not be anxiousJesus repeatedly commanded His followers not to worry because their heavenly Father knows every detail and provides for their needs.Matthew 6:25–34
Deliverance in the center of God's willJust as Jesus quietly passed through an angry crowd in Nazareth, those who know the Father can experience His protection in dangerous situations.
The Lord carries us into old ageGod promises to sustain and carry His children even to their old age, proving His faithfulness through a lifetime of dependence.Isaiah 46:4
