God Dwells With Broken Contrite People | Zac Poonen
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Summary
The sermon emphasizes that the purpose of studying scripture is not to accumulate doctrine or knowledge, but to see Jesus Christ in every passage. Drawing from Jesus' time with the disciples on the road to Emmaus, the speaker argues that true spiritual understanding results in a burning heart. The central message is to cultivate a passionate desire to see Jesus in the Bible, as this passion is what draws God's presence.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The Heart of Jesus in Instituting the TableJesus expressed an earnest desire to eat the Passover and institute the Lord's table with His uneducated disciples, showing His longing for fellowship with ordinary people.Luke 22:14
The Longest Post-Resurrection FellowshipAfter His resurrection, Jesus spent three unhurried hours walking with two disciples to Emmaus, breaking bread with them and opening up the entire Old Testament.
Seeing Jesus in Every Page of ScriptureGod gave the Bible not to amass clever doctrines or legalistic arguments, but to behold the glory of Jesus on every page.2 Corinthians 3:18
Hearts Burning as the Scriptures Are OpenedWhen Jesus explains the Word, believers experience burning hearts and an insatiable desire to know Him more deeply.
The Material God Uses to Build His HouseGod looks for a broken and contrite spirit, and He dwells in the high and holy place as well as with the lowly to revive their hearts.Isaiah 66:2
Revelation Hidden from the Wise and IntelligentSpiritual truth is hidden from the clever and intelligent of this world and revealed to babes who humble themselves.Matthew 11:25
The Bride's Heart in the Song of SolomonIn the Song of Solomon, the bride recognizes her unworthiness in the world's eyes yet knows she is lovely to Jesus because of her broken spirit.
God Chooses the Weak Things of the WorldGod deliberately chooses the foolish, weak, and despised things of the world so that no flesh may boast in His presence.1 Corinthians 1:26
The Opposite of Lucifer's PrideTrue brokenness is the exact opposite of the pride that corrupted Lucifer and reflects the spirit of Jesus, who washed His disciples' feet.
Recognizing That We Are a Zero in God's EyesSeeing that we are a zero in God's eyes allows us to truly appreciate the breaking of bread and value ordinary believers without condescension.
A Hymn on Serving and Pouring Out for OthersA devotional hymn by Watchman Nee encourages believers to seek no human praise or sympathy, but rather to gladly suffer, break bread to meet others' needs, and put everyone else first.
Coming to the Table with a Contrite HeartThe speaker concludes with a call to examine these words slowly, come to the table with a truly broken and contrite heart, and rest in the preciousness of God's presence.
