A Faith Rooted Through Testing — Olu Talabi — March 26, 2023
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Summary
The central message is that God tests our faith to prove its genuineness, a process likened to Noah building the Ark and the preciousness of the blood of Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that our response to Christ's sacrifice must be a faith confident enough to follow God's calling, even when it seems impossible. True faith is proven through testing and refining, leading to a life that testifies to God's faithfulness.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God testing my faith and confidenceThe speaker reflects on the morning's message regarding faith in God and how God tests our confidence in Him and His word, much like He tested Noah.
Faith and redemption being more precious than goldDrawing from First Peter chapter one, Olu notes that God desires our tested faith to be more precious than gold, and that we are redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus.
Redeemed by the blood of JesusPeter highlights that believers are redeemed not with corruptible things like silver or gold, but by the precious blood of Jesus Christ as of a lamb without blemish.
Finishing the work and trusting God fullyJesus on the cross and Paul in Second Timothy both finished their course by fully trusting God and keeping the faith through their obedience.2 Timothy 4:7
The Lord tests the righteousPsalm 11 verse 5 reminds the speaker that God will test the righteous to reveal where they stand in their walk and confidence in Him.
Without faith it is impossible to please GodHebrews 11:6 shows that without confidence in God, everything else is discounted, which is why God set up Abraham and Noah as examples of steadfast faith.
The mustard seed and a faith rooted by testingExamining Luke 17, the speaker discusses the life within a mustard seed and concludes that our faith is rooted, refined, and strengthened through testing.
