22nd Nov 2019 - Know God In An Intimate Way/Who Is God Pleased With ? - Bro Joji & Zac
22nd Nov 2019 - Session 7 - Bangalore Conference 2019. 11:15am to 12:30pm IST. For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com/
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the critical importance of passing down the message of Christ through successive generations, citing Paul's charge to Timothy. He stresses that the message must be entrusted not just to the intelligent or wealthy, but to faithful men who can teach others. The talk concludes by praising the diversity and strength of the church in India, where multiple languages allow the message to be carried forward by dedicated local leaders.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Passing on the Message of Christ to Faithful MenPaul's great burden was that the message of Christ should be entrusted to faithful men across multiple generations, not merely clever or rich individuals.2 Timothy 2:2
Enduring in Love: The Perpendicular and HorizontalThe total aspect of Christianity is to remain in love, which has two directions: towards the Lord and towards one another, beautifully pictured by the cross.
God's Preservation and Our ResponsibilityWhile God is the one who is able to keep us from stumbling, we also have the responsibility to keep ourselves in the love of God.
I Have Loved You, But I Am Not PleasedGod can have agape love for His people while simultaneously being displeased with certain aspects and actions of their lives.
The Israelites in the WildernessAlthough God delivered the Israelites out of Egypt, He was not well pleased with most of them, and they fell in the wilderness as an example for us.
Doing the Will of the Father Versus Religious ActivityMany will perform religious works and quote scripture in Jesus' name, yet the Lord will declare He never knew them because they practiced lawlessness.Matthew 7:21–23
An Intimate Two-Way RelationshipKnowing the Lord is not a one-way traffic; it implies a deeply personal, intimate relationship just as Mary questioned the angel regarding her virginity.
Growing in Our Awareness of SinEven after years of serving the Lord, Paul viewed himself as the foremost of sinners, showing that spiritual growth brings a deeper awareness of our need for cleansing.
The Contrast Between Israel's Miracles and Jesus' LifeWhile the Israelites experienced countless genuine miracles in the desert yet displeased God, Jesus experienced no supernatural miracles for thirty years yet lived a life fully pleasing to the Father.
Drawing Power Through Personal FaithAmid multitudes of believers and religious activity, the person who reaches out in desperate personal faith will experience healing power flowing from the Lord.
An Invitation for Healing and SurrenderThe speaker invites those who are weary, lonely, or struggling with sin to turn to the Lord in repentance and touch Him in faith for total restoration.
