Words of Encouragement — Olu Talabi & David Lane — September 10, 2023
http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that all of scripture ultimately points to Jesus Christ, who remains unchanging through all doctrines and times. The speaker emphasizes that true devotion is not merely intellectual agreement or outward profession, but a deep, heartfelt passion for knowing Jesus. He encourages the audience to seek a deeper knowledge of Christ, recognizing that God is vast and that true humility must come from the heart, not just outward behavior.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Seeing Jesus in all the scripturesEverything written in the Bible ultimately serves to reveal God in the face of Jesus Christ more and more.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and foreverHuman philosophies, doctrines, and attitudes change over generations, but Jesus remains an unchanging anchor for the believer.
Calling Jesus Lord by the Holy SpiritNo one can truly call Jesus Lord except by the Holy Spirit, distinguishing genuine faith from empty profession.
The vastness of God and JesusGod is so vast that scripture describes Him as dwelling in unapproachable light and having names that no one knows except Himself.
Growing in the knowledge of our SaviorBelievers are called to continually grow in grace and in the knowledge of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.
Putting on tender mercies and humilityBelievers are exhorted to clothe themselves with virtues like kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
The difference between mimicry and true humilityExternal behavior can easily mimic humility to gain a reputation, but true humility must happen deep within the heart before the Lord.
The King riding on a donkeyJesus exemplified supreme power coupled with profound humility as He entered Jerusalem lowly and sitting on a donkey.
The Lion who is a slain LambRevelation pictures Jesus both as the mighty Lion of the tribe of Judah and as a Lamb looking as though it had been slain.
The exceeding greatness of His power toward usGod's mighty power raised Christ from the dead and seated Him far above all principality and power in heavenly places.
Rising above the power of sin through ChristBy following Jesus in humility and staying under God's grace, believers are lifted above the pull of sin to sit with Him in heavenly places.
