Preparing The Way for The New Covenant - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes that God begins His work in the New Covenant with two people, citing the example of the Apostles. He warns against drifting from the faith of the Apostles, particularly regarding materialism, referencing Revelation. The core message stresses living without fear by trusting in God's protection and maintaining integrity, as exemplified by the remnant who speak no lies.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Following the New Testament pattern in church lifeThe church tries to follow the New Testament pattern exactly, including having elder leadership rather than a single pastor, functioning like a family.
Our policy on money and financesFollowing Jesus and the apostles, the church never asks for money, sends financial reports, or takes collections after preaching.
Being filled with the Holy Spirit and the spirit of truthTrue spiritual life requires the baptism in the Holy Spirit, who is the spirit of truth and does not allow falsehood or pretending to be more spiritual than one is.
Living without fearBelievers should not live in fear of people or worldly threats, resting in the promise that no weapon formed against a servant of the Lord will prosper.Isaiah 54:17
The remnant with no lie in their mouthAmong the redeemed, a small remnant stands with the Lamb, characterized by complete honesty and having no lie found in their mouth.Revelation 14:1–5
The secret of humility in ChristJesus commanded believers to learn humility and gentleness from Him, setting the ultimate example of humility.
The steps of Christ's humiliationChrist's attitude is seen in how He emptied Himself to become a man, then a servant, and finally humbled Himself to die the death of a criminal.Philippians 2:5
The root of sin as rebellion against authoritySin entered the universe long before Adam when Lucifer refused to submit to authority, making rebellion the root of all sin.
The principle of being under authorityEveryone is under authority, and God gives those in authority the right to remove those who rebel, as seen in the authority exercised by the apostles.
Old Testament books preparing the way for the New CovenantThe final books of the Old Testament act as a preparation pointing to why the New Covenant is necessary, focusing on building God's house and removing pride.
Building by the Spirit and removing commercialismBuilding God's work is done not by human might but by the Spirit, and prophecy indicates that all commercialism and profit-making will eventually be driven from God's house.Zechariah 4:6–7
Refusing to offer to God that which costs nothingGod condemned the Israelites for offering sick and defective animals that cost them nothing, a warning against giving God the leftovers instead of a pure, costly sacrifice.Malachi 1:8
The danger of uncommitted Christian workersJesus never called unemployed people to full-time service, and today's church suffers when untrained or uncommitted individuals enter ministry for convenience rather than true sacrifice.
