The Fellowship of Christ's Sufferings - Zac Poonen - May 26, 2018

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The speaker contrasts the Old Covenant understanding of blessings (material prosperity) with the New Covenant understanding, where spiritual blessings are found in adversity and suffering. He emphasizes that ministry in the New Covenant comes not through isolated study or prophecy, but through enduring suffering, drawing heavily on Paul's experience. True discipleship involves understanding that believers are called to share in Christ's sufferings to attain the resurrection life.

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The Difference Between Old and New Covenant BlessingsThe Old Covenant promised material wealth and physical health for obedience, but the New Covenant focuses on spiritual blessings and adversity as the true path.

How New Covenant Ministry is FormedPaul explains that true ministry does not come from academic study alone, but through experiencing God's comfort during personal trials so we can comfort others.

Filling Up What is Lacking in Christ's AfflictionsPaul rejoiced in his sufferings, desiring to fill up his share of Christ's afflictions on behalf of the church, a concept often skipped over by modern Christians.Colossians 1:24

Bearing the Reproach of Jesus Outside the CampFollowing Jesus means enduring a cross and facing reproach, going outside the camp just as Jesus was crucified outside the gate of Jerusalem.Hebrews 12:2

The Inward Sufferings of Jesus During His Hidden YearsAside from the cross of Calvary, Jesus suffered inwardly for thirty years, enduring irritation from His family without sinning in thought or word.Isaiah 53:10

Heart Control Versus Tongue ControlControlling the tongue alone is merely behavioral discipline akin to yoga or Buddhism; true Christianity requires dealing with anger and lust in the heart.

Suffering in the Flesh to Cease from SinSuffering in the flesh refers to the agonizing death of our self-will during moments of temptation, which is the secret to stopping sin entirely.Galatians 5:17

The Veil Representing the Flesh and Access to GodThe temple veil represented human self-will. As Jesus exhausted every temptation by dying to Himself, the veil was torn, opening a living way into the Holy of Holies.Hebrews 10:19–20

Moving Beyond the Outer Court to Become WorshippersWhile many Christians remain in the outer court with only forgiveness and service, very few press on through suffering to become true worshippers in God's presence.

Jesus Learning Obedience Through SufferingThough He was the Son, Jesus received a human education on earth, learning obedience and the denial of His human will through the things He suffered.Hebrews 5:8

Dying to Self and Overcoming OffenseBeing easily offended stems from pride and being somebody; God's goal is to make us nobodies who can endure rejection and mistreatment without resentment.

The Strict Requirement to Forgive from the HeartGod demands that we forgive others entirely from the heart, or else face severe spiritual discipline and the reinstatement of our own past forgiven debts.

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The Fellowship of Christ's Sufferings - Zac Poonen - May 26, 2018

Zac Poonen · May 29, 2018 · 1h 3m

When life is hard Following Jesus

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

How New Covenant Ministry is FormedPaul explains that true ministry does not come from academic study alone, but through experiencing God's comfort during personal trials so we can comfort others.

Bearing the Reproach of Jesus Outside the CampFollowing Jesus means enduring a cross and facing reproach, going outside the camp just as Jesus was crucified outside the gate of Jerusalem.Hebrews 12:2

Heart Control Versus Tongue ControlControlling the tongue alone is merely behavioral discipline akin to yoga or Buddhism; true Christianity requires dealing with anger and lust in the heart.

Suffering in the Flesh to Cease from SinSuffering in the flesh refers to the agonizing death of our self-will during moments of temptation, which is the secret to stopping sin entirely.Galatians 5:17

Dying to Self and Overcoming OffenseBeing easily offended stems from pride and being somebody; God's goal is to make us nobodies who can endure rejection and mistreatment without resentment.

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