Dates : 19th and 20th November 2016 (Saturday & Sunday) Theme: Living A Heavenly Life On Earth ఈ లోకములో పరలోకపు జీవితము జీవించుట
Summary
The central message is that true holiness and God's power are manifested not in human strength, but in our acknowledged weakness. The speaker uses the example of the Apostle Paul, who was prone to pride despite his heavenly experiences, and how God allowed him a 'thorn in the flesh' to keep him humble. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to embrace difficulties and weakness, recognizing that this is the very condition where the power of Christ can dwell.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does Paul's experience in the third heaven teach us about pride?Paul experienced incredible things in the third heaven but was given a thorn in the flesh to keep him from exalting himself.
Why does God use sickness to keep us humble?God never gives sickness, but He permits it to help us remain humble, because there is no place for pride in heaven.
How did God answer Paul's prayer for healing?God told Paul His grace was sufficient, choosing to let the sickness remain rather than risking Paul becoming proud.
Why should we be thankful for our weaknesses?We can gladly boast in our weaknesses so that the power of Christ may dwell in us.
Why do the wicked prosper while believers face trouble?The psalmist honestly expressed envy of proud and wicked people who live comfortably without facing the same trials as those seeking God.
What is the lesson in keeping our doubts to ourselves?When we have doubts about God, we should not broadcast them and stumble others, but instead go into God's sanctuary for answers.
Does Jesus heal every sick person?At the pool of Bethesda, Jesus healed only one man out of a multitude, showing that God does not heal everyone and often uses sickness to teach us.
What is the danger of spiritual pride in a good church?Believers in a good church face the danger of becoming proud, acting like the Pharisee who prayed to himself and thanked God he wasn't like other people.
What does it mean to forget what lies behind?Paul looked at his extensive service for God as if he had done nothing, always reaching forward rather than boasting in his past achievements.
What was Paul's specific physical illness?Paul's bodily illness appears to have been an issue with his eyes, which served as his thorn in the flesh to keep him humble.
Why is God's grace more important than physical health?Grace is more important than health because with God's grace we can accomplish His purpose and remain humble, whereas pride leads us to become like the devil.
