9th June 2019 - God's People And Their Homes Are To Be A Blessing - Ian Robson
9th June 2019 - God's People And Their Homes Are To Be A Blessing - Ian Robson
Summary
The message centers on the promise that God will make His people and their homes a blessing, drawing heavily from Ezekiel 34 and Genesis 12. The speaker challenges the congregation to believe this promise fully, emphasizing that true blessing is not material wealth but a spiritual reality rooted in Christ's redemption. He warns against 'Babylonian preachers' who offer counterfeit teachings that distract from the truth of God's Word.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God's will to make His people a blessingGod declares in Ezekiel that He will make His people and their homes a blessing, sending showers of blessing like life in the Holy Spirit.Ezekiel 34:26
The blessing of Abraham through ChristChrist redeemed us so that the blessing of Abraham, promised in Genesis, might come to the gentiles through faith and receiving the Spirit.
Fleeing from worldly and counterfeit teachingsBelievers must reject false prosperity preachers who offer a counterfeit cup of Babylon and instead separate themselves to walk in holiness.Jeremiah 51:7
The sheep know the Good Shepherd's voiceJesus explains that His sheep enter through the door, know His voice, and flee from strangers, receiving abundant life.
Laying down our lives for the brethrenBelievers are called to know love by Christ laying down His life for us, which means we ought to lay down our lives for one another.
Entering God's Sabbath restThere remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, where those who enter rest from their own works just as God did.Hebrews 4:9–10
Abraham's unwavering faith in God's promiseAbraham did not waver in unbelief regarding God's promise of descendants, but grew strong in faith and gave glory to God.Romans 4:20–21
New covenant promises written on the heartGod promises in the new covenant to put His laws in our minds, write them on our hearts, and be merciful to our iniquities.
Becoming a blessing through brokennessJust as Jesus broke the bread and gave it, spiritual life flows forth to bless others when we are willing to be broken and silent in provocation.Luke 22:19
Rivers of living water from a surrendered lifeA small trickle of water from the altar grows into a mighty river of the Holy Spirit, bringing healing and life wherever it flows.
