3rd April 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | What It Means To Fear God And Worship Him - Zac Poonen
3rd April 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | What It Means To Fear God And Worship Him - Zac Poonen
Summary
The message explores the true meaning of fearing and worshipping God, asserting that genuine worship is not merely an activity performed on Sunday morning. Instead, it requires laying one's entire life and all that one possesses upon the altar, exemplified by God asking Abraham to sacrifice Isaac.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The secrets of the Lord are for those who fear HimGod does not reveal His spiritual mysteries to everyone, but He makes them known to those who truly fear Him and walk close to Him.Psalm 25:14
Jesus lived as a man and prayed to be saved from spiritual deathChrist lived on earth as a hundred percent man relying on God, fearing the spiritual death that results from sin, and offering up supplications to overcome it.
The Holy Spirit is given as our helper to overcome sinThe Holy Spirit was primarily sent to help us keep God's commandments and maintain victory over sin, not just to enable speaking in tongues.John 14:15
The first mention of worship and the fear of God in the BibleBoth worship and the fear of God first appear in Scripture when Abraham is called to offer his son Isaac on the mountain.
Offering up that which you love the mostFearing God requires placing whatever we love most—whether positions, ambitions, or earthly treasures—on the altar and holding nothing back.
Obedience without leaning on human reasonAbraham did not argue with God's command or question why the journey took three days; true fear of God means obeying simply because He spoke.
Building the church through secret transactions with GodGod builds His true church using people who, like Abraham and David, have made personal, hidden sacrifices and refuse to offer God that which costs them nothing.
Being flexible when God changes directionJust as God stopped Abraham from killing Isaac at the last moment, a person who fears God must be willing to change course immediately if God alters His instructions.
God's priority for men and women who fear HimDemonstrating how deeply God values the fear of Him, the very first book He inspired to be written for mankind highlighted a man who feared God and turned away from evil.
