August 16 | Daily Devotion | Seeing Jesus in the Scriptures | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenAugust 15, 202411mWatch on YouTube

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The central message is that the scriptures do not contain eternal life; rather, they testify about Jesus Christ, who is the true source of life. True spiritual understanding requires the operation of the Holy Spirit, which reveals Jesus in all of scripture, moving believers from mere knowledge to a personal encounter with Christ. The speaker urges listeners to study the Bible not as a set of laws, but with the goal of seeing Jesus in every passage, mirroring the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

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Searching the Scriptures for LifeJesus points out that people search the scriptures thinking eternal life is found directly in the text, but the purpose of the scriptures is to lead people to him.John 5:39

Growing in Intimacy with ChristJust as a healthy marriage involves a husband and wife knowing each other better over time, being born again means continually getting to know Jesus better year after year.

The Difference Between Old and New TestamentsIn the Old Testament, people only had the written law and scribes because they could not come to Jesus personally, whereas the whole purpose of the scriptures today is to see Jesus.

The Blindness of Studying Without Seeing JesusReligious scholars studied the scriptures intensely yet failed to recognize Jesus when he stood right before them, showing how blind a person can become through mere academic study.

Avoiding the Mistake of the PhariseesChristians can make the same mistake as the Pharisees by treating individual verses as the source of eternal life rather than coming to Jesus himself.

Needing the Holy SpiritTrying to produce spiritual life through human struggle and Bible study alone is as impossible as Mary trying to have Jesus born in her womb without the Holy Spirit.

The Clearest Definition of the Spirit's WorkThe Holy Spirit has a dual ministry: first, to let us look into the mirror of God's word to see the glory of Jesus, and second, to change us into that same image from glory to glory.2 Corinthians 3:18

Seeing What Others MissWhile scholars and scribes saw only law and letter in the Old Testament, Jesus saw himself throughout those same scriptures because he possessed the Holy Spirit.

The Three-Hour Bible Study on the Road to EmmausDuring a seven-mile walk to Emmaus, Jesus opened the scriptures to two disciples, beginning with Moses and all the prophets to explain things concerning himself.Luke 24:13

Rules Versus Jesus in PreachingMany preachers today offer self-improvement programs and rules that bring people under condemnation, but believers are meant to see Jesus in the scriptures.

Praying to See JesusBelievers should study the Bible with the prayer that the Holy Spirit will open their eyes to see Jesus everywhere in the text.

The Holy Spirit Will Glorify MeJesus promised that when the Holy Spirit comes, he will take what belongs to Christ and make it known by glorifying him and showing it to the believers.John 16:14

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August 16 | Daily Devotion | Seeing Jesus in the Scriptures | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · August 15, 2024 · 11m

The Bible The Holy Spirit

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Avoiding the Mistake of the PhariseesChristians can make the same mistake as the Pharisees by treating individual verses as the source of eternal life rather than coming to Jesus himself.

Needing the Holy SpiritTrying to produce spiritual life through human struggle and Bible study alone is as impossible as Mary trying to have Jesus born in her womb without the Holy Spirit.

Seeing What Others MissWhile scholars and scribes saw only law and letter in the Old Testament, Jesus saw himself throughout those same scriptures because he possessed the Holy Spirit.

Rules Versus Jesus in PreachingMany preachers today offer self-improvement programs and rules that bring people under condemnation, but believers are meant to see Jesus in the scriptures.

Praying to See JesusBelievers should study the Bible with the prayer that the Holy Spirit will open their eyes to see Jesus everywhere in the text.

The Holy Spirit Will Glorify MeJesus promised that when the Holy Spirit comes, he will take what belongs to Christ and make it known by glorifying him and showing it to the believers.John 16:14

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