Gerhard Tersteegen (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- July 24, 2024

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Audiobook Live recordings from RLCF Family Prayer Meetings during which Santosh Poonen shares Christian biographies adapted for children Based loosely on the chapter from the book, "They Knew Their God" by Harvey, Harvey & Hey ----- http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

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The speaker discusses the life of Gerhard Tersteegen, noting his early withdrawal from business life to seek God in an isolated setting, comparing his experience to the Apostle Paul's time in the Arabian Desert. He outlines four key doctrines emphasized by spiritual revivalists: self-denial, the continuous work of the Holy Spirit, the emptiness of religion based on fear or reward, and the equality of all members in the church. The message stresses that true devotion comes from a life consecrated to God, not from seeking earthly protection or reward.

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Who was Gerhard Tersteegen?Santosh introduces Gerhard Tersteegen, a German Christian who lived in the 1600s and 1700s, noting that his life was marked by a deep pursuit of God amid a religiously dead era.

The Four Main Doctrines of the RevivalThe speaker outlines four key doctrines emphasized by spiritual reformers of the time: self-denial, the continuous activity of the Holy Spirit, the emptiness of a religion based on fear or reward, and the equal functioning of all believers in the body of Christ.

Hard Apprenticeship and Awakening to SinTersteegen worked diligently as an apprentice under strict conditions while carrying the heavy guilt of his sin, eventually leading to his crying out for God's forgiveness.

Finding God in the Woods and Coming As You AreWhile walking through the woods and fearing death, Tersteegen finally met God, realizing that he must come to Him exactly as he was to be transformed.

Simple Weaving and Five Years of DarknessTersteegen took up ribbon weaving to support himself while living simply and studying his Bible, though he experienced five long years of spiritual darkness and doubt.

A Deep Spiritual BreakthroughOn Green Thursday at age 27, Tersteegen experienced an overwhelming revelation of Christ, lifting him out of darkness into a profound new plane of fellowship with God.

Writing the Covenant of LoveIn his room, Tersteegen wrote out a passionate Covenant of Love, yielding his body, mind, and total obedience to Christ, declaring that he would rather give up his blood than be disobedient.

Thursday Meetings and the Flower GardenEncouraged by William Hoffman, Tersteegen began preaching on Thursdays, emphasizing Christ's atonement, words, spirit, and example, and later published his hymns and writings.

God and I None OtherDespite his extensive counseling ministry that ran from morning until night, Tersteegen constantly coved a quiet life alone with God in his heart.

Handling Praise and Remaining LowlyJust as he had endured scorn, Tersteegen learned how to handle admiration by remaining humble, recognizing that God dwells only with the poor in spirit who tremble at His word.

Valuing Prayer and the Word of GodTersteegen urged believers to make prayer their constant companion and to value the Bible as the divine expression of God's will, warning against arrogance and neglect of Scripture.Proverbs 8:31

Attitude Toward Church and SufferingHe maintained a balanced view of church attendance amidst corruption, while experiencing God's greatest comforts during his lifelong struggles with physical illness.

Content to Go as a ChildIn his final months of painful illness, Tersteegen reflected that God was patiently refining him like silver, and he was completely content to depart as a child.Malachi 3:3

Passing into the Presence of the KingTersteegen passed away quietly in his sleep on April 3, 1769, leaving behind a legacy not of mere outward achievements, but of deeply knowing God.

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Gerhard Tersteegen (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- July 24, 2024

Santosh Poonen · October 26, 2024 · 54m

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Finding God in the Woods and Coming As You AreWhile walking through the woods and fearing death, Tersteegen finally met God, realizing that he must come to Him exactly as he was to be transformed.

A Deep Spiritual BreakthroughOn Green Thursday at age 27, Tersteegen experienced an overwhelming revelation of Christ, lifting him out of darkness into a profound new plane of fellowship with God.

God and I None OtherDespite his extensive counseling ministry that ran from morning until night, Tersteegen constantly coved a quiet life alone with God in his heart.

Content to Go as a ChildIn his final months of painful illness, Tersteegen reflected that God was patiently refining him like silver, and he was completely content to depart as a child.Malachi 3:3

Passing into the Presence of the KingTersteegen passed away quietly in his sleep on April 3, 1769, leaving behind a legacy not of mere outward achievements, but of deeply knowing God.

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