The Spirit Reveals Christ Whose Love Compels Us — David Lane & Allan Daniel — March 17, 2024
http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker meditates on John 16:13-15, emphasizing that the Holy Spirit guides believers into all truth by revealing the mind and heart of the Father and Jesus. He stresses that true understanding of God's things comes not from human intellect or academia, but through the Spirit's direct disclosure to the heart. The core message is the need to continually commune with the Holy Spirit to deepen one's knowledge of Christ's life and sacrifice.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does John 16 teach about the Holy Spirit?Jesus explains that the Spirit of truth will not speak on His own initiative, but will take what belongs to Jesus and disclose it to believers, glorifying Him.
How are the deep things of God revealed?First Corinthians explains that God reveals His prepared things to us through His Spirit, because only the Spirit of God knows the thoughts of God.
Why is natural human effort not enough?The natural man cannot receive the things of God through mere intellectual study or human effort without the inner work of the Holy Spirit communicating to the heart.
Can we pray directly to the Holy Spirit?The speaker affirms that we can talk to the Holy Spirit as a person and ask Him to reveal Jesus, who lived a humble and pure life, and write His ways on our hearts.
What does the anointing of the Spirit teach us?First John notes that the anointing we receive abides in us and teaches us about all things, helping us learn how to abide in Christ.
What was Mother Teresa's reward?When a rich man asked Mother Teresa how she could endure working with lepers for any amount of money, she replied that her reward was Jesus and seeing His face in her service.
How does the love of Christ compel us?Paul writes in 2 Corinthians that Christ died so that those who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and was raised.2 Corinthians 5:14
Why do God's commandments sometimes feel burdensome?If Christ's commandments feel heavy or His yoke feels burdensome, it is usually because we are trying to obey in our own strength instead of coming to Him first.
What is the difference between human effort and loving God?An atheist might replicate external good works or Bible reading, but loving God and keeping His first commandment requires an active relationship with Him.
How did Moses approach God compared to the Israelites?Unlike the Israelites who murmured under the heavy weight of the law without knowing God's ways, Moses sought God's presence, declaring he would not go forward without Him.
What is the conclusion of the matter?Ecclesiastes states that the end of the matter is to fear God and keep His commandments, which, combined with Jesus' words, means that loving the Lord naturally leads to keeping His commands.Ecclesiastes 12:13
