Speaker: Wenhai Pan
Title: Rejoicing With Others and the Role of the Apostle in Building the Body
Date: 04/05/2026
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 members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Wenhai Pan challenges Christians to develop two essential attitudes toward the body of Christ: rejoicing with others when they are honored (rather than being neutral or jealous), and building the church according to God's design rather than human preference. He illustrates these points through Elizabeth's joyful response to Mary's blessing and the contrast between Egypt's pyramids and God's tabernacle design, emphasizing that God's presence dwells where His way is followed.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Introduction to the Lord's TableThe speaker introduces the significance of the bread and cup as symbols of Christ's body and blood, expressing a desire to be part of the local church body.
Two thoughts for the congregationThe speaker presents two goals: having a right attitude toward brothers and sisters and building the body in the way God intends.
Rejoicing with others in the bodyUsing 1 Corinthians 12:26, the speaker explains that being part of the body means actively rejoicing when other members are honored or successful.1 Corinthians 12:26
An example of rejoicing without jealousyThe speaker shares how Elizabeth reacted with joy and the Holy Spirit when Mary announced she would bear Jesus, showing that a Spirit-filled person avoids jealousy.Luke 1:41–42
Building the church according to God's wayThe speaker discusses building the church through the gifts of Christ, specifically highlighting the blessing of having an apostle as a spiritual father for guidance and protection.Ephesians 4:12
Speaker: Wenhai Pan
Title: Rejoicing With Others and the Role of the Apostle in Building the Body
Date: 04/05/2026
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 members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Wenhai Pan challenges Christians to develop two essential attitudes toward the body of Christ: rejoicing with others when they are honored (rather than being neutral or jealous), and building the church according to God's design rather than human preference. He illustrates these points through Elizabeth's joyful response to Mary's blessing and the contrast between Egypt's pyramids and God's tabernacle design, emphasizing that God's presence dwells where His way is followed.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Introduction to the Lord's TableThe speaker introduces the significance of the bread and cup as symbols of Christ's body and blood, expressing a desire to be part of the local church body.
Two thoughts for the congregationThe speaker presents two goals: having a right attitude toward brothers and sisters and building the body in the way God intends.
Rejoicing with others in the bodyUsing 1 Corinthians 12:26, the speaker explains that being part of the body means actively rejoicing when other members are honored or successful.1 Corinthians 12:26
An example of rejoicing without jealousyThe speaker shares how Elizabeth reacted with joy and the Holy Spirit when Mary announced she would bear Jesus, showing that a Spirit-filled person avoids jealousy.Luke 1:41–42
Building the church according to God's wayThe speaker discusses building the church through the gifts of Christ, specifically highlighting the blessing of having an apostle as a spiritual father for guidance and protection.Ephesians 4:12
