CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Sanctification | 1. A Pure Spirit - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The sermon emphasizes that true worship, as commanded by Jesus, must occur in spirit and truth, moving beyond mere physical or emotional expression. The speaker draws parallels between the Old Testament tabernacle and humanity, arguing that until Christ, access to God's immediate presence was restricted. Now that the veil is rent, believers have the capacity to worship God in the spirit, which is described as an intimate attitude centered entirely on the person of God, rather than being tied to service or personal blessings.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Worshipping God in spirit and in truthJesus declared in John 4 that God is spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth.John 4:24
The threefold nature of manFirst Thessalonians 5:23 highlights man's threefold nature of spirit, soul, and body, which are distinct as divided by the word of God in Hebrews.1 Thessalonians 5:23Hebrews 4:12
The tabernacle as a picture of manThe Old Testament tabernacle had three parts—outer court, holy place, and most holy place—corresponding to man's body, soul, and spirit.
The veil and Old Testament limitationsBefore Jesus died, a thick veil prevented entry into the most holy place, meaning Old Testament believers could only worship in the body and soul.
Worship before serviceJesus told Satan in Matthew 4 to worship the Lord God and serve Him only, establishing the proper order of worship before service.Matthew 4:10
A new and living way through the veilHebrews 10 describes the new and living way opened through the veil by Jesus, allowing believers to enter God's immediate presence.
Distinguishing the spiritual from the soulfulOld Testament worship was loud and impressive, but much modern Christian practice is soulfilled rather than spiritfilled due to a lack of discernment.
God seeking true worshippersGod is actively seeking true worshippers who will worship Him in spirit and truth from the heart.
Thanksgiving, praise, and worshipThanksgiving relates to God's gifts, praise to His attributes, while worship is completely centered in God Himself.
The intimacy of worshipWorship brings intimacy between man and God and preserves believers from backsliding and ineffective service.
Worship as an ongoing life attitudeA worshipper lives a close, intimate walk with Jesus, akin to the relationship described in the Song of Solomon.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Sanctification | 1. A Pure Spirit - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : hhttps://cfcindia.com/sermon/a-pure-spirit
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that true worship, as commanded by Jesus, must occur in spirit and truth, moving beyond mere physical or emotional expression. The speaker draws parallels between the Old Testament tabernacle and humanity, arguing that until Christ, access to God's immediate presence was restricted. Now that the veil is rent, believers have the capacity to worship God in the spirit, which is described as an intimate attitude centered entirely on the person of God, rather than being tied to service or personal blessings.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Worshipping God in spirit and in truthJesus declared in John 4 that God is spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth.John 4:24
The threefold nature of manFirst Thessalonians 5:23 highlights man's threefold nature of spirit, soul, and body, which are distinct as divided by the word of God in Hebrews.1 Thessalonians 5:23Hebrews 4:12
The tabernacle as a picture of manThe Old Testament tabernacle had three parts—outer court, holy place, and most holy place—corresponding to man's body, soul, and spirit.
The veil and Old Testament limitationsBefore Jesus died, a thick veil prevented entry into the most holy place, meaning Old Testament believers could only worship in the body and soul.
Worship before serviceJesus told Satan in Matthew 4 to worship the Lord God and serve Him only, establishing the proper order of worship before service.Matthew 4:10
A new and living way through the veilHebrews 10 describes the new and living way opened through the veil by Jesus, allowing believers to enter God's immediate presence.
Distinguishing the spiritual from the soulfulOld Testament worship was loud and impressive, but much modern Christian practice is soulfilled rather than spiritfilled due to a lack of discernment.
God seeking true worshippersGod is actively seeking true worshippers who will worship Him in spirit and truth from the heart.
Thanksgiving, praise, and worshipThanksgiving relates to God's gifts, praise to His attributes, while worship is completely centered in God Himself.
The intimacy of worshipWorship brings intimacy between man and God and preserves believers from backsliding and ineffective service.
Worship as an ongoing life attitudeA worshipper lives a close, intimate walk with Jesus, akin to the relationship described in the Song of Solomon.
