CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Zacchaeus Linked with Abraham and Melchizedek - Zac Poonen
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Summary
Jesus came to seek and save the lost, as demonstrated through the encounter with Zacchaeus. True salvation involves a complete transformation and a commitment to righteousness, reflecting the same faith principle that connected Abraham and Melchizedek throughout Scripture.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The Son of Man has come to save the lostParaphrasing Luke 19:10, Jesus came to save those lost in the love of money, sexual lust, arrogance, ingratitude, and the fear of man.Luke 19:9–10
Saved from the slavery of human opinionsMany Christians only think of salvation from hell, but right now Jesus wants to free believers from being slaves to the opinions of relatives, friends, and office colleagues.
Examining our hearts regarding moneyWhile needy people must work to make ends meet, those who already have plenty and continually accumulate extra wealth are trapped in a slavery to money that only Jesus can break.
Dumping the weight of earthly thingsBelievers must ask the Lord to save them from every wretched thing binding them down, just as a hot air balloon must dump sandbags of earthly weights to rise higher.
Trusting God instead of accumulating for childrenIf you honor God, you and your children will never starve, and Jesus can do a far better job caring for your descendants than your own accumulation of wealth.
Try to learn what is pleasing to the LordThe speaker points to Ephesians 5:10, emphasizing the gentle encouragement of the Holy Spirit who asks us simply to try to learn what pleases God each day.Ephesians 5:10
Changing attitudes in response to the WordListeners are encouraged to let what they have heard shape their actions and change their attitudes so they can please the Lord.
Closing prayer of forgiveness and surrenderThe message concludes with a moment of silent prayer, urging believers to forgive anyone they hold grudges against and to ask God to save them from seeking human approval.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Zacchaeus Linked with Abraham and Melchizedek - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/zacchaeus-linked-with-abraham-and-melchizedek
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
Jesus came to seek and save the lost, as demonstrated through the encounter with Zacchaeus. True salvation involves a complete transformation and a commitment to righteousness, reflecting the same faith principle that connected Abraham and Melchizedek throughout Scripture.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The Son of Man has come to save the lostParaphrasing Luke 19:10, Jesus came to save those lost in the love of money, sexual lust, arrogance, ingratitude, and the fear of man.Luke 19:9–10
Saved from the slavery of human opinionsMany Christians only think of salvation from hell, but right now Jesus wants to free believers from being slaves to the opinions of relatives, friends, and office colleagues.
Examining our hearts regarding moneyWhile needy people must work to make ends meet, those who already have plenty and continually accumulate extra wealth are trapped in a slavery to money that only Jesus can break.
Dumping the weight of earthly thingsBelievers must ask the Lord to save them from every wretched thing binding them down, just as a hot air balloon must dump sandbags of earthly weights to rise higher.
Trusting God instead of accumulating for childrenIf you honor God, you and your children will never starve, and Jesus can do a far better job caring for your descendants than your own accumulation of wealth.
Try to learn what is pleasing to the LordThe speaker points to Ephesians 5:10, emphasizing the gentle encouragement of the Holy Spirit who asks us simply to try to learn what pleases God each day.Ephesians 5:10
Changing attitudes in response to the WordListeners are encouraged to let what they have heard shape their actions and change their attitudes so they can please the Lord.
Closing prayer of forgiveness and surrenderThe message concludes with a moment of silent prayer, urging believers to forgive anyone they hold grudges against and to ask God to save them from seeking human approval.
