7. RLCF Discipleship Conference 2022 Q&A -- Zac Poonen -- July 24, 2022

Zac PoonenJuly 26, 20221h 26mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

The speaker discusses various aspects of Christian living, including the necessity of humble service, using the example of foot washing as a non-ritualistic act of service. He advises that for fellowship, starting small in a home is ideal, with online participation being a good second option. Regarding fasting and prayer, announcing these times is acceptable as long as the motive is pleasing to God, not seeking human honor. Finally, he clarifies that New Testament prophecy is not about predicting the future but about building up, challenging, and comforting the hearers.

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Should foot washing be observed today?Jesus washed feet out of necessity because there were no slaves to do the dirty job; today, the equivalent is doing humble, dirty jobs like cleaning restrooms for one another.

What should isolated believers do if there is no local church?Be faithful in little things, join online only as a second best, and pray that God will bring like-minded people together to start a house church.

Is announcing times of fasting and prayer a violation of Matthew 6?Announcing a prayer or fasting time for a church is fine because Jesus condemned seeking personal honor, not gathering the body together for corporate prayer.

Are women allowed to preach?New Testament prophesying is speaking to edify, exhort, and comfort; women can share testimonies or encourage others, but 1 Timothy 2:12 prohibits them from holding a position of teaching authority over men.

Is it a Christian's responsibility to protect family from harm even by killing?Believers are permitted to defend themselves when attacked, as seen when Jesus told disciples to carry swords, but they must not take the offensive or seek to kill people.

What is the proper time to be baptized?Baptism should happen when a person has a personal, mature conviction of knowing the Lord, rather than merely following friends or family pressure at a young age.

How should a husband relate to an abusive wife or vice versa?Believers must remain submissive in character to win unbelieving spouses, but individuals facing physical danger may separate to protect themselves without seeking unbiblical divorce.1 Peter 3:1

What does it mean practically to be the head of the family?A husband should act like the physical head or brain—sensitive to his wife's hurts and immediately caring for her needs, rather than acting like a corporate CEO.

What should someone do when dealing with mental health problems?Mental health issues can be physical or inherited like diabetes, and just as Paul told Timothy to take medicine for his stomach, believers should utilize proper medical treatments.

How do we deal with people asking for bribes at work?While believers must not participate in unrighteousness, some tricky situations function like a tip or extortion where seeking wisdom and protecting oneself is necessary.

How has the church funded its buildings without asking for money?Following the principle that Jesus never begged or sent out financial reports, the church trusts God directly to provide for needs, honoring faith when projects are truly His will.

Why do many people struggle to be filled with the Holy Spirit?God must bring people to a zero point of desperation where they realize they cannot live the Christian life on their own strength before He fills them.

What translation of the Bible do you use?The speaker uses the New American Standard Bible because he finds it more accurate, while avoiding translations like the NIV due to specific misleading renderings.

How do you overcome the memory of past experiences and hurt?Forgiveness is an act of the will rather than a feeling, so believers must consciously choose to forgive and pray for those who hurt them even when memories linger.

Closing prayer and the need for spiritual fireBelievers should seek the baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire, following biblical examples where preaching causes hearts to burn with devotion to Christ.

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