Jeremy Utley - Study Heavenly Minded Brothers And Sisters

Jeremy UtleyFebruary 22, 201611mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Study Heavenly Minded Brothers And Sisters Date: 02-21-2016 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 speaker encourages listeners to emulate the lives of those who have fully surrendered to God, drawing inspiration from biblical figures like Paul. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth requires not only observing godly examples but also diligently putting what is learned, received, heard, and seen into daily practice. A key focus is the ministry of intercession, urging the congregation to emulate Jesus' persistent prayer for the church's righteousness.

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Whose lives should we seek to emulate?Paul instructs believers in Philippians to observe those who walk according to the pattern found in the apostles and faithful saints.Philippians 3:17

Choosing heavenly minded examples over earthly onesWhile many set their minds on earthly things and follow the appetite of the world, believers have their citizenship in heaven and need heavenly minded examples.

Putting what we see into practiceIt is not enough to merely observe godly patterns; we must also practice the things we have learned, received, heard, and seen.

Observing the pattern of building the churchWhen looking at giants of the faith who sought to build the church, a key emphasis is the ministry of intercession on behalf of the body.

For Zion's sake I will not keep silentProphesied of the Messiah and demonstrated by Jesus, true intercession means crying out to God until His people's righteousness shines forth.

Appointed watchmen who give God no restGod appoints watchmen who will never keep silent and will give the Lord no rest until He establishes His work on the earth.Isaiah 62:6

Zechariah's active intercession in the visionIn the vision of Joshua the high priest, Zechariah could not remain a passive observer and actively interceded for what was lacking.Zechariah 3:3

How should we respond when we see a brother lacking?When we notice shortcomings in those close to us, our response should not be accusation or fixating on the flaw, but eager intercession before God.

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