Santosh Poonen - A Disciple’s Ear is Always Listening to Jesus | Austin CFC | WoF 2023 Session 1
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that true church membership is defined by discipleship, referencing Matthew 28:19. He warns against the danger of complacency within established religious groups, arguing that merely attending services or professing belief is insufficient. The core message is a call to move beyond simply being 'in' a church building and instead actively commit to the demanding work of making disciples.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Matthew 28:19 and the Great Commission to Make DisciplesThe primary commission of the church is not merely getting people to say a prayer, but making disciples, which requires ongoing, intentional work.Matthew 28:19
Jesus Prays All Night Before Choosing the 12Before establishing his church, Jesus spent an entire night in prayer to God, showing utter dependence on the Father rather than relying on human programs or degrees.
Isaiah 50:4-5 and the Disciples Awakened EarGod awakens the ear of a true disciple morning by morning because that disciple goes to sleep with a constant, burning desire to hear His voice.
Proverbs 8:34 and Waiting Daily at God's GatesTrue disciples hunger for God daily like people lining up for essential food, rather than filling themselves with the worthless mud and sand of worldly distractions.Proverbs 8:34
Mary and Martha: Maintaining an Inner Listening Ear in Busy LifeEven while handling necessary daily responsibilities like Martha, a believer must cultivate the inward posture of Mary sitting at Jesus' feet to listen to His word.Luke 10:38
Luke 16:13: You Cannot Serve Two MastersA person either loves God 100 percent or hates Him, with the love of money acting as a pass-fail test that reveals who truly holds mastery over their life.
Matthew 4:4: Living on Every Word That Proceeds From GodDuring the wilderness temptations, Jesus modeled that man lives by every word of God, rejecting Satan's offer of worldly success through a minor compromise.Matthew 4:4
Psalm 73:25 and True WorshipWorship is desiring nothing in heaven or earth besides God, and recognizing that any activity originating from human ideas rather than God's voice falls short of His glory.
John 6:37-38: Jesus Came to Do the Father's WillJesus did not come to build a church or run a ministry based on human initiative, but solely to do the will of Him who sent Him.John 6:37–38
Luke 22:42: Jesus' Obedience in GethsemaneThe greatest thing Jesus did was not merely dying on the cross, but perfectly obeying His Father every moment, culminating in surrendering His will in the Garden of Gethsemane.Luke 22:42
First Samuel 3: The Danger of Eli and the Call of SamuelBecause Eli failed to listen to God and let sin run rampant in his family, the word of the Lord became rare, forcing God to speak instead to the young boy Samuel.
Discerning and Obeying the Voice of the Lord TodayBelievers must move past merely knowing right doctrine to actively listening to and obeying the voice of the Lord daily as true disciples.
