Immanuel - God With Us – Ian Robson
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Summary
The central message is that the distinguishing mark of a true Christian life and church is the presence and power of God working through believers. The speaker emphasizes that merely doing good works or having good fellowship is insufficient; one must be anointed with the Holy Spirit and power to truly help others and resist the devil. This divine presence is what sets believers apart from all others.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How Peter introduced JesusPeter introduced Jesus to the Gentiles by summarizing His entire life with one central truth: God was with Him.Acts 10:38
The only sentence I want written about my lifeThe speaker expresses that more than any church service or sacrifice, he wants it said that God was with him, anointing him with power to heal those oppressed by the devil.
Needing divine enablement to do goodNo one is good except God, meaning we cannot truly do good or help others escape the devil's power unless God enables and anoints us.
The mark that distinguishes the churchGood singing, fellowship, and social gatherings are not enough; the presence of God is what truly distinguishes a church from a mere club.
Moses' prayer to know God's waysMoses desired to know God's ways rather than just His works, pleading that God's presence would go with them to distinguish them from all other peoples.Exodus 33:12
Show me your gloryAfter receiving assurance of God's presence, Moses asks to see God's glory, learning of His grace and compassion.
Being distinguished in everyday lifeWhen God is with us, we stand out not just in church meetings but in our offices, businesses, and daily interactions.
The birth of Jesus as ImmanuelThe angel announced Jesus' birth as the fulfillment of prophecy, meaning His name is Immanuel, which translates to 'God with us.'Matthew 1:21
Others recognizing God is with youScripture from Zechariah and 1 Corinthians shows that when God is truly among His people, unbelievers and outsiders will notice and fall down to worship God.Zechariah 8:23
The golden line through the BibleThroughout biblical history with Abraham, Joshua, David, and Joseph, the consistent theme is that God was with His people.Genesis 21:22Joshua 1:9
The culmination in the New JerusalemThe Bible story ends in Revelation with the tabernacle of God dwelling among men, where He makes all things new.Revelation 21:1–5
A God who hides HimselfIsaiah describes God as one who hides Himself rather than making a public parade, mirroring how Jesus often withdrew after doing good.
The example of Melchizedek and AbrahamMelchizedek came unannounced, blessed Abraham with bread and wine, and disappeared, picturing the quiet way God's servants should operate.
Doing exploits and delivering the captiveWith little time left, believers should earnestly desire God's presence so they can be anointed to heal those held captive by Satan.
