A Higher Calling For Our Children - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker contrasts the earthly focus of the 'old covenant' with the heavenly focus of the 'new covenant' church. He uses the examples of John the Baptist and the promise to Zacharias to illustrate that true greatness is measured by the Lord, not by worldly success or recognition. Therefore, parents should pray that their children desire to be great in the sight of the Lord rather than being great in the eyes of the world.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Greater than John the BaptistJesus declares that among those born of women, none is greater than John the Baptist, yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater still.Matthew 11:11
Earthly Kingdoms versus the Kingdom of HeavenIsrael was a kingdom of earth occupied with earthly things and prosperity promises, whereas the kingdom of heaven is the new covenant church focused on heavenly realities.
Applying the Greater PrivilegeThis high spiritual status does not automatically apply to every nominal Christian because the vast majority remain occupied with earthly things.
The Prophecy Concerning John the BaptistThe angel told Zacharias that many would rejoice at John's birth because he would be great in the sight of the Lord.Luke 1:13
A Higher Longing for Our ChildrenWhile worldly parents rejoice in earthly accomplishments, wealth, and education, citizens of the kingdom of heaven desire their children to be great in God's sight.
An Inner Attitude for ParentsParents must take God's perspective seriously rather than glorying in their children's external attractiveness, cleverness, or worldly intelligence.
