Speaker: Annie Poonen
Title: Near To The Heart of God
Date: 03/28/2021
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The central message is that Christians should strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker uses the concept of 'rest'—drawing parallels from Genesis, the Sabbath rest in Hebrews, and Jesus' invitation in Matthew—to illustrate that true rest and closeness to God are found through faith in Christ. This closeness allows for forgiveness, comfort, and the full release of all burdens by surrendering everything to the Lord.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Growing up with a hunger for GodAnnie shares how attending church conventions in her early Christian life and hearing a godly speaker sing a special hymn planted a deep spark and hunger in her heart to know God more.
What if Eve had joined God in His rest?Reflecting on Genesis, Annie imagines how different history would have been if Eve had asked God what He was doing on the seventh day and joined Him in His rest instead of talking to the tempter.
Israel's missed Sabbath restThough God wanted the Israelites brought out of Egypt to experience a Sabbath rest, their hearts remained in Egypt and they missed it due to unbelief and disobedience.
Jesus offers rest to the wearyWhen Jesus came into the world, He made it easier for us to enter that rest, inviting all who labor and are heavy laden to come to Him and find rest for their souls.
A place of quiet rest and victory over sinWritten by McAfee, the hymn speaks of a place near God's heart where sin cannot molest us, made possible because Jesus died for our sins and daily calls us to take up the cross.
A place of comfort sweet in our trialsThe second verse of the hymn speaks of finding comfort near the heart of God amidst the trials, sickness, and career pressures of this world by seeking His presence every morning.
A place of full release, joy, and peaceThe third verse describes a place of full release where we surrender all our plans, past failures, and future burdens into the Lord's hands, leaving us with pure joy and peace.
Speaker: Annie Poonen
Title: Near To The Heart of God
Date: 03/28/2021
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The central message is that Christians should strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker uses the concept of 'rest'—drawing parallels from Genesis, the Sabbath rest in Hebrews, and Jesus' invitation in Matthew—to illustrate that true rest and closeness to God are found through faith in Christ. This closeness allows for forgiveness, comfort, and the full release of all burdens by surrendering everything to the Lord.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Growing up with a hunger for GodAnnie shares how attending church conventions in her early Christian life and hearing a godly speaker sing a special hymn planted a deep spark and hunger in her heart to know God more.
What if Eve had joined God in His rest?Reflecting on Genesis, Annie imagines how different history would have been if Eve had asked God what He was doing on the seventh day and joined Him in His rest instead of talking to the tempter.
Israel's missed Sabbath restThough God wanted the Israelites brought out of Egypt to experience a Sabbath rest, their hearts remained in Egypt and they missed it due to unbelief and disobedience.
Jesus offers rest to the wearyWhen Jesus came into the world, He made it easier for us to enter that rest, inviting all who labor and are heavy laden to come to Him and find rest for their souls.
A place of quiet rest and victory over sinWritten by McAfee, the hymn speaks of a place near God's heart where sin cannot molest us, made possible because Jesus died for our sins and daily calls us to take up the cross.
A place of comfort sweet in our trialsThe second verse of the hymn speaks of finding comfort near the heart of God amidst the trials, sickness, and career pressures of this world by seeking His presence every morning.
A place of full release, joy, and peaceThe third verse describes a place of full release where we surrender all our plans, past failures, and future burdens into the Lord's hands, leaving us with pure joy and peace.
