30th June 2019 - God's Riches And Greatness And His love For Us.
30th June 2019 - God's Riches And Greatness And His love For Us.
Summary
The message emphasizes God's immense power and greatness, using creation and scripture to illustrate His unmatched might. It contrasts the temporary, insignificant nature of earthly wealth and worldly achievements with the infinite value of the human soul, which God values so highly that He sent Jesus Christ to redeem it. Ultimately, the focus is on recognizing God's supreme worth over all earthly possessions.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
To whom will you liken God?Turning to Isaiah 40, the speaker emphasizes that God controls the stars by name and measures the waters, while viewing all earthly nations as a mere speck of dust.Isaiah 40:25
What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world?Jesus taught that a human soul is worth far more than the entire earth, and nothing material can be given in exchange to redeem it.
God's great love for peopleGod loved the people of the world so much that He sent Jesus Christ to redeem us from being lost.John 3:16
The glorious wealth of the New JerusalemRevelation gives a glimpse of heaven's wealth, featuring streets of pure gold like transparent glass and foundation stones made of precious gems.
God's riches are His characterWhen Scripture speaks of God's riches, it refers to His grace, mercy, lovingkindness, patience, wisdom, and goodness.
All things work together for goodGod orchestrates everything for the ultimate good of those called according to His purpose, conforming them to the image of His Son.
How God becomes richer through His saintsGod receives an unimaginable inheritance and becomes richer when redeemed sinners cleansed by Jesus' blood are given to Him.
Moses chose the reproach of Christ over Egypt's treasuresMoses chose ill-treatment with God's people over the passing pleasures of sin, considering the reproach of Christ greater riches than Egypt's treasures.Hebrews 11:26
Small things blocking our view of a great GodJust as a small coin held close to the eye can block out the entire world, earthly worries and anxieties can cloud our perception of our great God.
The revelation given to PeterWhen Peter recognized Jesus as the Christ and Son of the living God, Jesus noted that this was a divine revelation from the Father, not mere human knowledge.Matthew 16:13
Paul's pursuit of knowing ChristPaul counted all things as loss and rubbish in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus and the power of His resurrection.
Growing in grace and knowledgePeter concludes by urging believers to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.2 Peter 3:18
