Jesus Our Forerunner - Zac Poonen (Hindi)
Having No Regrets In Eternity - Jesus Our Forerunner by Zac Poonen (Hindi)
Summary
Jesus came to earth not only to die for our sins but also to provide an example of how to live a life worthy of eternity. The speaker emphasizes that following Jesus means emulating the principles of His life, not just acknowledging His sacrifice. True discipleship requires understanding that our ability to live such a life is dependent on our faith, as we cannot do it by our own strength.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus came to give us an exampleJesus did not come solely to die for our sins, but to provide a pattern and principles by which we should live our lives on earth.
Is it possible to follow Jesus?Jesus is called the forerunner in Hebrews, meaning He ran the exact track we are called to run, and the Apostle Paul similarly told believers to follow him as he followed Christ.
The New Covenant standard of livingUnlike the Old Covenant where people only listened to a distant leader like Moses, the New Covenant invites people to look closely at our daily lives and homes as we follow Christ.
Walking as Jesus walkedGod's Word commands everyone who claims to be a Christian to walk just as Jesus walked, and our heavenly father would never ask us to do something impossible.
Finishing the work God gave usJesus glorified the Father by finishing the specific work He was given to do in His short thirty-three-year life, and every believer has a unique function in Christ's body.
Jesus made like His brothers in every wayJesus was made like His brothers in all things, becoming the firstborn among many brethren so that we can call Him brother without hesitation.
One hundred percent God and one hundred percent manJust as He was fully God, Jesus was one hundred percent human and faced the exact same temptations we face, yet without sin, making it possible for us to follow Him.
No partiality with GodGod shows no partiality among His children; everything the Father did for His firstborn Son Jesus, He has also provided for us.
Living a life free of defeat and fearBecause our heavenly Father cares for us and protects us according to His timing, we do not need to live defeated, fearful lives.
Surrendering to God's plan for your lifeWhen we realize our heavenly Father has a perfect plan for us, we can stop caring about human opinions and resolve to please God for the rest of our days.
It is never too late to serve GodEven if much of life has passed, God can take the remaining time and do wonderful things through us, just like the workers hired in the eleventh hour.
God uses the weak and ordinaryGod purposely chooses low and ordinary things—like the donkey Jesus rode into Jerusalem—to display His power through weak instruments.
Minimum versus maximum Christian livingBelievers must choose between a minimum faith that asks how little is required for heaven and a maximum faith that seeks to accomplish great things for God.
A prayer of full surrenderWe must repent of half-hearted living, confess our laziness, and give our lives completely to God so He can fill us with the Holy Spirit.
