The Preeminence of Jesus - Olu Talabi - January 6, 2019
http://rlcfchurch.org/preeminence-jesus River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that all spiritual efforts, including church attendance and Bible study, are insufficient until one deeply knows and tastes the life of Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus is the singular path, way, and truth, urging the congregation to shift their focus entirely to Him, as He is the source of life, salvation, and victory. Knowing Christ requires continually drawing nearer to Him and following His teachings.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Tasting of Christ above all elseUntil we personally taste and experience intimacy with the Lord Jesus Christ, all other religious activities and messages will not suffice for our spiritual maturity.
Paul's prayer for the ColossiansReading from Colossians chapter 1, the speaker highlights Paul's desire for believers to be filled with the knowledge of God's will, walk worthy of the Lord, and grow in spiritual understanding.Colossians 1:9–14
The preeminence of Jesus in all creationJesus is the image of the invisible God, the creator of all things visible and invisible, and the head of the church so that he might have preeminence in everything.
Moving past human heroes to JesusEarly in his faith, the speaker idolized David because he related to his frailties, but God eventually showed him that his focus was misdirected and needed to shift entirely to Jesus.
Hearing God's voice concerning His SonDrawing from the Mount of Transfiguration and Peter's reminder in Acts, the Father's command is clear: listen to and follow Jesus, the immovable rock.
Standing steadfast on the RockBy rooting ourselves in Jesus Christ, we find true stability and can remain steadfast and immovable in our work for the Lord.
Why did Moses miss the Promised Land?While people often blame Moses striking the rock in Numbers 20, scripture reveals that God rebuked him because of unbelief, which manifested in his actions.
Recognizing the subtlety of unbeliefJust like Moses, believers often harbor subtle unbelief and doubt God's ability to work in their lives, which leads to murmuring, fear, and a failure to experience God's victory.
Living by faith in what God can doThe Christian life rests entirely on trusting that God can and will bring us into maturity and a life of rest if we humbly look to Him for grace.
