Demonstrating God's Manifold Wisdom To Satan - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes that true understanding and revelation come through the filling of the Holy Spirit, allowing believers to grasp mysteries beyond what Jesus taught during his earthly ministry. Furthermore, he teaches that Christian witness extends beyond humanity to include confronting Satan, as believers are called to proclaim the manifold wisdom of God to the spiritual authorities. Overcoming Satan is achieved not by promising future improvement, but by confessing that the blood of Jesus has cleansed all past sin and by boldly declaring one's testimony.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Proclaiming God's manifold wisdom to heavenly rulersEphesians 3 teaches that God's multi-sided wisdom is to be proclaimed through the church to the evil rulers and authorities in heavenly places.Ephesians 3:10
Our lives as a witness to satan and demonsDemons watch every part of our private and daily lives, and we are to be a witness to them, a calling uniquely fulfilled under the new covenant.
Overcoming satan by the blood and the testimonyRevelation 12:11 explains that believers overcome satan by the blood of the lamb, which cleanses them entirely from sin, and by the word of their testimony.Revelation 12:11
The book of job as the first book writtenThe book of job was written around the time of job's life, 500 years before Genesis, and focuses directly on satan and god discussing a righteous man.
What brings delight to the heart of godThe very first words God chose to have written in scripture highlight a single man who feared God, was blameless, and turned away from evil.
Satan's challenge and job's responseSatan challenged that Job only served God because of his blessings, but when stripped of his wealth and children, Job fell and worshipped God without sinning.
The true purpose of divine predestinationRomans 8:28-29 reveals that God's purpose for calling us is not health and wealth, but to conform us to the image of His Son.
The severe sufferings of the apostle PaulThe apostle Paul, the most dedicated servant of his era, faced imprisonments, beatings, and shipwrecks, proving that faithful service involves deep suffering.
Modern examples of enduring trialsBelievers like Joni Eareckson Tada, paralyzed from a young age, demonstrate how enduring decades of hardship can powerfully glorify Christ.
Momentary affliction and eternal gloryPaul describes decades of severe suffering as a momentary and light affliction that produces an eternal weight of glory for those keeping their eyes on eternity.
God never tests us beyond our abilityFirst Corinthians 10:13 assures us that God is faithful and will never allow us to be tested beyond our strength, showing His confidence in us during hard trials.
A prayer of confession and consecrationThe message closes with a prayer confessing the sin of complaining, asking for the Holy Spirit's power, and dedicating the remaining years to be faithful witnesses to satan.
