2.We Need The Power Of The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen
Kakinada Meetings 2012: The Kingdom Of God
Summary
The central message is that experiencing the Kingdom of God in our lives requires the power of the Holy Spirit, as the Old Testament examples cannot fully manifest heavenly life. The speaker cautions against using the Old Testament to excuse sin and urges the congregation to ask God to fill them with the Holy Spirit so that God's name can be glorified through their lives. This desire for the Spirit's power is presented as the model demonstrated by the early disciples at Pentecost.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The future day when the Lord is kingThe speaker references Zechariah to show how God blessed people in earthly ways in the past because they lacked the Holy Spirit.Zechariah 14:9
The promise of the helperWe can study the word without the Spirit, but Jesus promised to ask the Father to give another helper to be with us forever.
How our lives differ from the old covenantThe speaker asks how our lives differ from old testament believers, noting that Jesus said even the greatest born among women was less than the least in the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 11:11
Looking to the New Covenant instead of Old Testament sinsBelievers must never go to the Old Testament to find comfort for their sins, but should look at what God has provided as something better.
Bringing the atmosphere of heavenMany people claim to be filled with the Spirit, which should bring the atmosphere of heaven and glorify God in our lives.
The perfect example of Jesus ChristWe should not be confused by fanatical extremes, but instead look to the perfect example of the spirit-filled man demonstrated in Jesus Christ.
Asking God for the Holy SpiritJust as a father gives good gifts to his children, God gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him in prayer.
Praying for the power of the Holy SpiritWe must pray for the kingdom of God and ask to be filled with the Holy Spirit, just like the disciples did in the book of Acts.
