Bobby McDonald - Part of God's Plan

Bobby McDonaldMarch 12, 201816mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: Part of God's Plan Date: 03-11-2018 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The central message is that Christians must live as new creations, no longer living for themselves but for the one who died and rose again—Christ. To achieve this, believers must strive to please God in all aspects of life, which involves cultivating a heart that desires God's will over the desires of the flesh. The speaker emphasizes developing a hatred for sin and a deep love for righteousness to remain sensitive to God's leading.

Outline

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Reciting our memory verseThe speaker reviews 2 Corinthians 5:15, emphasizing that believers should no longer live for themselves, but for Christ who died and rose again on their behalf.2 Corinthians 5:15

Becoming a new creature in ChristAnyone in Christ is a new creation whose old selfish nature has passed away, replacing self-rule with living for God.

Walking to please GodThe speaker references 1 Thessalonians 4 to explain that walking to please God involves abstaining from sexual immorality and pursuing sanctification.

The mindset on the flesh versus the SpiritRomans 8 explains that a mindset set on the flesh is hostile toward God and unable to please Him, unlike the life and peace found in the Spirit.Romans 8:7–8

Checking in with God throughout the dayJust as people frequently check their phones, believers should constantly check in with God to ensure they are walking in His will.

Developing a hatred for sinThe more we hate sin, the more sensitive we become to recognizing it quickly in our lives and actions.

Jesus submitting to the Father's planJesus endured the cross by keeping His mind fixed on the Father's great plan and fulfilling the Scriptures.

Fulfilling the Scriptures during the arrestWhen arrested, Jesus rebuked Peter and pointed out that these events had to take place to fulfill what the scriptures said.

Salvation obtained through difficultyFirst Peter 4:18 indicates that the righteous are saved with difficulty, meaning our struggles are part of God's plan.1 Peter 4:18

The universe revolves around God's plan, not oursJust as the earth revolves around the sun rather than itself, our lives must revolve around God's purpose rather than our own plans.

Every circumstance is handcrafted by GodGod is intentional in everything He allows, meaning nothing in a believer's life happens by mere coincidence.

Being encouraged by the faith of othersSeeing the faith and rest of fellow believers going through deep trials uplifts and strengthens our own walk with God.

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