Life That Flows From the Sanctuary -- Santosh Poonen -- November 24, 2024
http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that true joy and assurance come from knowing that one's name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life, which is a gift revealed by Jesus. The speaker urges the audience to find their happiness not in worldly achievements or temporary circumstances, but in this eternal assurance. This assurance is given by the Holy Spirit and requires trusting Jesus, as this security is permanent and cannot be taken away.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Rejoicing that your name is in the Book of LifeThe speaker reflects on the immense joy of Revelation 5 and Jesus's words that disciples should rejoice above all else because their names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life.
Having assurance through the Holy SpiritUnlike religious systems that teach uncertainty, children and adults in the church can have a rock-solid assurance of salvation given directly by the Holy Spirit.
Moving from Old Covenant division to New Covenant accessThe tearing of the veil abolished old covenant divisions between the outer court, the holy place, and the distinction between a special priestly class and ordinary people.
Hearing from God for yourselfLiving under the New Covenant means every believer hears directly from God rather than relying solely on a pastor or religious leader.
Characteristics of the undivided spiritual lifeTrue spiritual life has no division between the outer and inner life; words, deeds, and hidden devotion must all align as a perfect cube.
Quiet growth and living for God's gloryThe Spirit-filled life grows quietly like a seed in the soil and is motivated entirely by doing all things for the glory of God rather than self-interest.Mark 4:26
A well of water springing up to eternal lifeJesus promised that the water He gives becomes a well springing up into eternal life, picturing the Holy Spirit overflowing into every area of our existence.John 4:14
The expanding river from the sanctuary in EzekielIn Ezekiel's vision, water flows out from the altar and increases from a trickle to a deep river where everything lives and thrives wherever the water goes.
Starting at the inner sanctuary and the crossThe spiritual river must begin in a private sanctuary of personal devotion and self-death, where a person takes up their cross like a dying grain of wheat.
The test of the marriage and homeBefore any public ministry or service, the reality of the Spirit-filled life is tested and proven in private relationships between husbands, wives, and children.
Raising children like amram and joked raised MosesGodly parents can raise children to reject worldly pleasures and sin, looking instead to eternal rewards just as Moses' parents did by faith.
The workplace and the local church bodyBelievers should work quietly to provide for their families and properly manage their lives, while prioritizing fellowship and bringing the life of God into dry workplaces.
