God Dwells With Broken Contrite People | Zac Poonen | Tamil
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Summary
The speaker reflects on the intimacy of Jesus's fellowship, noting that after his resurrection, he spent the most significant time breaking bread with only two people: Mary Magdalene and the disciples on the road to Emmaus. He emphasizes that Jesus's deepest connections were not with the educated elite, but with those with whom he could share deep fellowship, pointing to the ultimate unity of God's love regardless of status or background.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Remembering the First Time Jesus Met His DisciplesAs we come to the Lord's table, we are reminded of the first time Jesus met with His disciples and instituted this table in the upper room.
The Three-Hour Walk to EmmausAfter His resurrection, Jesus had many brief meetings with people, but He spent three hours walking with two disciples on the road to Emmaus.
Seeing Jesus in All the ScripturesJesus opened up the Scriptures to them, starting from Moses and all the prophets, teaching them not mere doctrine, but showing Himself on every page.
Hearts Burning Within UsWhen Jesus explains the Scripture to us, our hearts burn within us because we see His glory rather than just receiving intellectual instruction.
Eyes Opened in the Breaking of BreadAs Jesus broke bread with them, their eyes were suddenly opened, they recognized Him, and He vanished from their sight.
God Dwells with the Humble and ContriteGod looks for those who have a broken and contrite spirit, declaring that He dwells in the high and holy place and also with the lowly.
Revelation Given to Babes, Not the WiseJesus praised the Father for hiding these truths from the wise and intelligent and revealing them to babes, because spiritual revelation requires childlike humility.Matthew 11:25
God Chooses the Foolish ThingsPaul writes that God has chosen the foolish, weak, and despised things of the world so that no man can boast before Him.1 Corinthians 1:26
Recognizing That We Are a Zero in God's EyesWe need the Spirit of Christ and true brokenness to recognize that in God's eyes we are a zero, allowing us to truly appreciate the breaking of bread.
Reading a Hymn by Watchman NeeThe speaker reads a hymn that expresses the desire to love when unthankful, to suffer in secret, and to break bread to meet the needs of others.
Coming to the Table with Contrite HeartsPoonen exhorts believers to come to the Lord's table with broken and contrite hearts, knowing that we are precious in His eyes and desiring Him to dwell with us.
