Bobby McDonald - Colossians 1:9

Bobby McDonaldJanuary 5, 20158mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: Colossians 1:9 Date: 01-04-2015 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning member of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The central message is that Christians are called not just to know God's will, but to deeply understand it to know His heart. The speaker contrasts this understanding with merely obeying out of compulsion, drawing parallels from Psalm 32 and Psalm 73. Ultimately, true understanding leads to a joyful, surrendered life where one desires only God's will, realizing that God's plan is always best.

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Introduction to Colossians 1:9The speaker introduces a new memory passage starting from Colossians chapter 1, verse 9.

God Wants Us to Understand His HeartGod wants us to understand His ways and why He does things, not just follow a list of dos and don'ts, so we can know His heart.

Law versus Grace in Psalm 32Psalm 32 contrasts the old law with grace, showing God instructing us rather than checking us with bit and bridle like a horse or mule.

Living with a United WillGod does not want to yank us back and forth like an unwilling animal; He wants our will to be united with His so we serve with a thankful heart.

Looking Back Through God's EyesOn judgment day, if we see our lives with God's eyes, we would have chosen everything for ourselves that He chose for us.

Seeing Dimly Now But Clearly LaterRight now we see dimly like through an opaque glass, but eventually we will see why closed doors were a blessing.

The Joyful Surrendered LifeWe can have a joyful and peaceful life, trusting that God is a loving father who allows things and chooses the best for us.

Trusting Until We UnderstandGod wants us to trust Him while we are blind to many things, but He also desires for us to understand His ways.

Asaph's Struggle in Psalm 73Asaph was troubled wondering why wicked people prospered while he valued righteousness, until he entered the sanctuary of God.

From Ignorance to Refuge in GodOnce Asaph understood God's ways, he realized his past ignorance and concluded that the nearness of God is his true good.

Desiring God Above Earthly ThingsWhen we understand God's heart and love, earthly prosperity fades in importance, and we simply desire God.

Spiritual Wisdom Through ProverbsProverbs helps us gain spiritual wisdom and understand God's will just as Paul prayed in Colossians.

God as a Gentle Loving FatherUnlike demons that try to possess and control, God is a gentle, loving father who leads us.

Praying for Understanding and Upcoming FocusBobby encourages praying Paul's prayer to be filled with understanding, followed by a time of praise, prayer, and sharing upcoming elder burdens.

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