30th November, 2014 - Knowing God's Ways And Seeing His Glory - Ian Robson
This is the live webcast of the Sunday Church Service from Christian Fellowship Church, Bangalore
Summary
Drawing from Psalm 103, the speaker emphasizes that God reveals His ways and acts to a select few, not to the masses. While people often seek visible signs and wonders, true understanding of God's ways requires a genuine interest and desire to learn. The message cautions that merely witnessing miracles is insufficient; one must be receptive to God's revealed truth.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Opening prayer and worshipThe speaker leads the congregation in giving thanks and praise to God, acknowledging His greatness and presence in their midst.
Reading from Psalm 103Ian Thompson shares a word from Psalm 103, highlighting God's benefits, compassion, and how He made known His ways to Moses while displaying His acts to the sons of Israel.
Knowing God's ways versus seeing His actsWhile many people witness God's miraculous acts and signs, only a few are humble enough to seek Him and have His ways made known to them.
Learning God's ways through humilityDavid prayed for God to teach him His paths, and Scripture shows that God teaches the humble His way and instructs sinners in the right path.
Moses asks to see God's gloryWhen Moses asks to see His glory, God places him in the cleft of the rock and proclaims His name as compassionate, gracious, and abounding in loving-kindness.
Reflecting God's patience instead of severityUnlike human tendencies to be harsh and quick to anger, God does not deal with us according to our sins, calling us to understand His abounding mercy.
Being crowned with loving-kindness and compassionDavid writes that God redeems our lives and crowns us with loving-kindness and compassion, renewing our youth like the eagle when we know His ways.
Singing Psalm 25 as a prayerThe congregation joins together in singing scripture from Psalm 25, asking God to teach His paths and protect them from their enemies.
Living free from past sins and condemnationThe speaker encourages everyone that past sins are blotted out by the Lord, allowing believers to walk forward in boldness, faith, and freedom.
Welcoming visitors and closingThe service concludes with a warm welcome extended to all first-time visitors standing among the congregation.
