Day 2 Session 2 - As Jesus is so are we in this World
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes that in the New Covenant, believers have direct access to the Holy Spirit, who teaches us all things without needing constant instruction. True spiritual fullness, like the miraculous birth of Jesus, comes through the Holy Spirit's work, not through human effort or seeking personal honor. He warns against seeking outward signs or noise, urging instead for a quiet, Christ-like submission and testimony.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The new covenant blessing of the Holy SpiritIn the new covenant, believers do not need human teachers in the same way because the Holy Spirit lives within them and guides them directly.
Christ formed in us as a miracleJust as Jesus was formed in Mary by the Holy Spirit despite the social shame she faced, Christ must be formed in believers through the Spirit rather than human effort.
True spiritual power is quiet, not noisyJesus did not shout or quarrel in the streets, and true spiritual authority does not require making a lot of noise or yelling during deliverance.Matthew 12:19
As Jesus is, so are we in this worldBelievers can claim the promise that as Jesus is, so are they in this world, giving them genuine authority over satan when they depend on God's strength.
My kingdom is not of this worldWhen standing before Pilate, Jesus declared that His kingdom is not of this world, which is why His followers do not fight earthly battles or argue over possessions.
Human authorities have no power except what God permitsJesus boldly told Pilate that human threats carry no real power over a child of God apart from what the heavenly Father chooses to allow.
Dressing and living differently from the worldBelievers and young people must stop following worldly fashions and trying to please human culture if they want to stand firmly as witnesses for Christ.
Fight the good fight of faith like TimothyPaul reminded Timothy to remember the confession of Jesus before Pontius Pilate and to fight the good fight of faith without yielding to fear.
Satan as the accuser versus Jesus as the intercessorWhile satan roams about accusing believers day and night, Jesus lives forever to make intercession for us, meaning we must never join in fault-finding.
The heavenly Father knows your needs before you askBelievers can freely bring their physical and material needs to God in prayer, trusting that the Father already knows what they require.
Forgiving others before bringing requests to GodBefore asking God for help in prayer, believers must forgive everyone who has wronged them so their prayers are not hindered.
