4. Worshipping God In Spirit And Truth - Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenFebruary 18, 201925mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: 4. Worshipping God In Spirit And Truth Series: The Glory Of The New Covenant Date: 02-17-2019 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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The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life requires a clear conscience before God, aiming for a daily testimony of being conscious of nothing against oneself. He distinguishes between mere 'praise' and true 'worship,' asserting that genuine worship must occur in the Spirit and in Truth. This means worshiping God according to His reality, recognizing that the Spirit is the most vital part of man, and that this understanding transcends mere intellectual knowledge.

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Having a clear conscience 24/7The apostle Paul had the testimony of a clear conscience where he was conscious of nothing against himself, a standard every true disciple should aim for.1 Corinthians 4:4

Led in triumph alwaysChristians should aim to live in constant victory, recognizing that Jesus keeps us from falling rather than relying on our own strength.2 Corinthians 2:14

Mistaking praise and thanksgiving for worshipMany Christians confuse emotional praise and thanksgiving with true worship, settling for a counterfeit experience.

Worshipping the Father in spirit and truthJesus told the Samaritan woman that the Father seeks true worshippers who worship Him in spirit and in reality.

The tabernacle pattern of body, soul, and spiritJust as the tabernacle had an outer court, holy place, and most holy place separated by a veil, man consists of body, soul, and spirit.1 Thessalonians 5:23

Jesus inaugurating the new and living way through the veilWhen Jesus died, the veil of His flesh was rent, opening a way into the presence of God where we can fellowship with Him alone.Hebrews 10:20

Presenting your body a living sacrificeTrue worship in the spirit involves offering your body piece by piece—eyes, tongue, and hands—to God on the altar.

Renewing the mind and putting away murmuringWe must align our minds with God's Word and refuse to murmur or complain, embracing the high calling of the New Covenant.Philippians 2:14

Job's worship in deep lossWhen Job lost all his property and children, he fell down and worshipped God, proving that nothing on earth meant more to him than God.Job 1:20

Abraham offering Isaac on Mount MoriahAbraham called his willingness to offer his most precious son to God an act of worship.

Desiring God above all elseA true worshipper echoes the psalmist in desiring nothing and no one on earth besides God.

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