The Sisters of Jesus Who Build Up His Church - Santosh Poonen - May 14, 2017

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Summary

The sermon emphasizes that God chooses the poor in the world to be rich in faith, drawing parallels from scripture like James 2:5. The speaker argues that this principle applies not just to material poverty but also to spiritual and circumstantial hardship, using the example of Jesus Christ's suffering and exaltation. Ultimately, the message encourages listeners to look to Christ's ultimate sacrifice, which proves that no earthly circumstance can diminish one's ultimate spiritual wealth in God.

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God chooses the poor in the eyes of the worldGod has chosen those who are seemingly poor or devalued by the world, such as mothers, to be rich in faith and heirs of His kingdom.

Jesus experienced the ultimate poverty of spiritJesus experienced greater poverty and suffering than anyone else, culminating in being forsaken by His Father on the cross.

Fixing our eyes on Jesus to endure hardshipBelievers are called to lay aside every encumbrance and sin, looking to Jesus who endured the cross and was exalted by God so we do not lose heart.

The agony in Gethsemane and God's way of escapeJesus's intense agony over bearing our sin provides proof that God will always make a way of escape in our trials.

Jesus as the example of submissionJust as God is the head of Christ and Christ submitted to the Father, women are given an example of godly submission that carries immense power.

The Holy Spirit as the helperGod gave women a ministry as helpers, modeled after the Holy Spirit whom Jesus sent as our helper in a world full of tribulation.

The church taking down the gates of hellThe universal church, including women, is called to be triumphant and actively take down the gates of hell through submission to Christ.

Finding freedom and identity in ChristSocietal oppression and worldly objectification are both forms of slavery, and true release only comes from finding our identity in Christ.

Women as fellow heirs of the grace of lifeHusbands must honor their wives as fellow heirs of the grace of life, setting a goal much higher than mere equality with men.

Our union with Jesus and the Father's loveBecause Jesus prayed for our perfection in unity and shares His love with us, we have the right to claim equality with Jesus in inheriting the grace of life.John 17:23

Making our calling and election sureBelievers must be diligent to grow in godly qualities and make their calling and election sure, living out true spirituality in daily responsibilities.

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