CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Grace And Glory In The New Covenant: 5.Jesus Our Forerunner - Zac Poonen
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Summary
Jesus demonstrated complete submission to the Father's will, even in Gethsemane, which ultimately opened the way to the most holy place. Following this example, true discipleship requires a daily, radical self-denial—replacing personal will with God's will. The speaker warns that merely claiming to be 'born again' without giving up personal ambitions and plans is insufficient; true commitment is like a marriage where one gives up all personal autonomy to the spouse.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Did Jesus have a will of His own?Jesus faced a real struggle in Gethsemane between His own human will and the Father's will, ultimately choosing the Father's path.
The daily cross of denying selfThrough 33 and a half years, Jesus constantly said no to His own will, renting the veil little by little until the work was finished on the cross.
Walking the way of the rent veilBelievers are called to follow Jesus in this same way of self-denial, leaving behind empty satisfaction to live in the Father's presence.
Is there a cheaper way?There is no alternative path to the most holy place; believers must sit down and count the cost rather than living for their own ambitions.
The failure of superficial evangelismMany Christians were never taught true repentance or what it means to be a disciple, leaving them saved from outward vices but still living for themselves.
The marriage covenant with ChristBeing born again is like a marriage where one joins Christ, changing names and ambitions to follow Him wherever He goes.
What are you doing when you break bread?Partaking in holy communion is a declaration that you want to share in Christ's death to your own will and ambitions.
Christ did not please HimselfJesus never pleased Himself, and He continues to gather people on earth who refuse to live for their own will and desire only the will of God.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Grace And Glory In The New Covenant: 5.Jesus Our Forerunner - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/jesus-our-forerunner
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
Jesus demonstrated complete submission to the Father's will, even in Gethsemane, which ultimately opened the way to the most holy place. Following this example, true discipleship requires a daily, radical self-denial—replacing personal will with God's will. The speaker warns that merely claiming to be 'born again' without giving up personal ambitions and plans is insufficient; true commitment is like a marriage where one gives up all personal autonomy to the spouse.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Did Jesus have a will of His own?Jesus faced a real struggle in Gethsemane between His own human will and the Father's will, ultimately choosing the Father's path.
The daily cross of denying selfThrough 33 and a half years, Jesus constantly said no to His own will, renting the veil little by little until the work was finished on the cross.
Walking the way of the rent veilBelievers are called to follow Jesus in this same way of self-denial, leaving behind empty satisfaction to live in the Father's presence.
Is there a cheaper way?There is no alternative path to the most holy place; believers must sit down and count the cost rather than living for their own ambitions.
The failure of superficial evangelismMany Christians were never taught true repentance or what it means to be a disciple, leaving them saved from outward vices but still living for themselves.
The marriage covenant with ChristBeing born again is like a marriage where one joins Christ, changing names and ambitions to follow Him wherever He goes.
What are you doing when you break bread?Partaking in holy communion is a declaration that you want to share in Christ's death to your own will and ambitions.
Christ did not please HimselfJesus never pleased Himself, and He continues to gather people on earth who refuse to live for their own will and desire only the will of God.
