Bangalore Conference - 2015: Day 2: Session - 4
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Summary
The speaker discusses the root cause of many sins and relational difficulties in Christians, comparing it to the insecurity felt by orphans. This deep-seated insecurity, which stems from a loss of perfect intimacy with God (like Adam losing God in Eden), leads to jealousy, possessiveness, and an inability to accept rebuke. The message ultimately points to the power and sufficiency found in Jesus' name and the reality of Christ's sacrifice.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why are so many Christians hard to get along with?Despite hearing wonderful truths for years, many believers remain harsh, demanding, and insecure like orphans who have never felt a parent's hug.
The Holy Spirit delivers us from being orphansWhen Jesus first spoke of the Holy Spirit, it was in relation to keeping His commandments and receiving the spirit of adoption to cry out "Abba, Father."John 14:15
Jesus came to reveal the FatherJesus came to tear down the veil and show us that God is a loving dad rather than a strict judge waiting to punish us over silly rules.John 1:18
Your heavenly father knows what you needBecause God is our Father who feeds the birds and clothes the lilies, we are commanded not to be anxious about earthly needs.Matthew 6:8
Can we really walk as Jesus walked?Walking as Jesus walked is not a heavy burden, but a glorious possibility made open to wretches saved from the gutter through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus was made like His brothers in every wayJesus was a man tempted just like us, enabling Him to sympathize with our weaknesses and act as a merciful high priest.
Groaning for deliverance from slavery to sinLike the Israelites sighing under Egyptian slavery, we must cry out with a deep inner desperation for victory over the sin that plagues us.Exodus 2:23
A prayer that God will not be hurtOur constant prayer should be for God to search our hearts and reveal anything in our lives that brings sadness or hurts Him.Psalm 139:23–24
What made Jesus angry?The only two things that provoked Jesus to righteous anger were making money in the name of God and the oppression of legalism.Ephesians 4:26
Cleansing the temple from business and merchandiseJesus drove the money changers out of the temple because God's house must never be turned into a place of business.John 2:14
Jesus was angry with legalistsJesus looked with anger at the Pharisees who used petty rules and commandments to make life miserable for ordinary people.Mark 3:2–5
