All That Jesus Taught (Bible Study – 64 of 80) - Zac Poonen
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that true acceptance into God's kingdom comes through obedience and repentance, not mere religious activity or knowledge. Drawing from parables, the speaker argues that God is shifting His favor from Israel to the Church, and that the Church must bear this by producing spiritual fruit. Ultimately, the message stresses that believers must be broken by the Lord before they can be used for His purposes.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The landowner and the wicked tenantsJesus tells a parable about a landowner who rented out his vineyard, and when he sent his servants and finally his son to collect the produce, the tenants beat and killed them.
The rejected stone becoming the cornerstoneQuoting Psalm 118, Jesus explains how the stone rejected by the builders has become the chief cornerstone, signifying that Israel's rejection of Christ leads to the kingdom being given to others.
Falling on the stone and being brokenJesus warns that whoever falls on this stone will be broken, emphasizing that personal Brokenness is a fundamental requirement for anyone God uses.
The king giving a wedding feast for his sonJesus shares a parable about a king who invites guests to a wedding feast, but the original invitees ignore the call, leading the king to invite people from the streets instead.
The guest without wedding clothesA man attends the feast wearing his own clothes instead of the freely offered wedding garment and is cast into outer Darkness, illustrating the folly of self-righteousness.
Human righteousness as filthy ragsQuoting Isaiah, the speaker stresses that even our best human deeds are like filthy rags in God's eyes due to our corrupt nature, proving that everyone needs a savior.Isaiah 64:6
