God Is Our Father And Jesus Is Our Example - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message emphasizes that true church gathering must occur by the Holy Spirit, not merely by assembling in the name of Jesus. The speaker warns against allowing worldly concerns, especially money, to supersede the focus on Christ's presence. He stresses that experiencing God's presence, which brings fullness of joy, requires maintaining a clear conscience, which fundamentally involves forgiving others.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Gathering in the name of Jesus by the Holy SpiritTrue church gatherings are assembled by the Holy Spirit where two or three meet, and Jesus Christ alone is exalted rather than money or human personality.
Fullness of joy in God's presenceMaintaining a clear conscience and forgiving others allows believers to experience the fullness of joy found in the presence of God.
Being filled with the Holy SpiritBelievers are commanded to be filled with the Holy Spirit, which brings God's presence and true joy, just as they are commanded not to get drunk with wine.
Walking in truth and avoiding hypocrisyThe Holy Spirit guides believers into reality and truth, helping them avoid the hypocrisy of acting spiritual or singing praise without genuinely addressing Jesus.
Asking the Holy Spirit to reveal the private life of JesusBelievers should pray for the Holy Spirit to disclose the hidden details of how Jesus lived, worked, and grew up as an ordinary human being.John 16:15
Meditating on Scripture to find spiritual abundanceComparing scripture with scripture through careful meditation shows how God uses trials and difficult circumstances to bring believers to a place of spiritual abundance.Psalm 23:5
The compassion and selflessness of JesusEven while suffering immensely on the cross, Jesus lovingly cared for His mother's future and forgave those who crucified Him.
Jesus has explained the FatherJesus came to reveal God not as a harsh taskmaster waiting to punish every mistake, but as the best and most loving father in the universe.
Rejecting wrong views of God's characterBelievers must let go of harsh pictures of earthly fathers and trust that God is longsuffering, merciful, and ready to help them in their weakness.
Directing true worship to Jesus in His presenceThe congregation concludes by standing, closing their eyes, and singing praise directly to Jesus in recognition of His living presence among them.
