Bobby McDonald - Noah Built The Ark Moved By A Fear Of The Lord

Bobby McDonaldNovember 19, 201921mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: Noah Built The Ark Moved By A Fear Of The Lord Date: 11-17-2019 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The speaker uses Noah building the Ark as an analogy to illustrate that a genuine fear of God compels one to pursue perfection in their spiritual life. He argues that merely going through the motions (religion) is insufficient; true faith requires meticulous care, ensuring that one's life is sound enough to withstand future trials, like the coming flood. This pursuit of perfection is rooted in the desire to be blameless before God.

Outline

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

What did Noah have and what did he do with it?Noah had basic tools, wood, pitch, and nails, and he used them to build the ark just as God instructed.Hebrews 11:7

Moved with fearIn reverence and fear of God, Noah prepared the ark for the salvation of his household despite having no written Bible, church, or Holy Spirit.Hebrews 11:7

Quality control on the arkNoah acted as the master quality control tester, ensuring every inch was covered with pitch and tar with no defects or cracks.

Rejecting the good enough attitudeJust like Noah's lack of a 'good enough' attitude, believers should press on to perfection and never settle in their spiritual life.

Religion versus New Covenant ChristianityNoah's sons may have just gone through the motions like religion, while Noah had a genuine heart and fear for God like a New Covenant Christian.

Cleansing ourselves from defilementBelievers are called to cleanse themselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit and perfect holiness out of the fear of God.

Extreme dedication in the world and in spiritual lifeChess champion Magnus Carlsen demonstrates intense single-minded dedication, offering a picture of how believers should constantly refine themselves.

Listening instantly to the Holy SpiritWaiting to obey the Holy Spirit is equivalent to saying no to Him, while instant responsiveness helps believers grow closer to Jesus.

Taking every thought captiveWith thousands of daily thoughts and decisions, believers must imitate Jesus by keeping their head down from temptation and taking every thought captive.

Building day in and day outThough elderly and facing physical hardships, Noah got up every day motivated by the fear of God to build the ark.

What self-control isSelf-control is saying yes to what matters eternally and no to stumbling blocks as the fear of God grows in a believer's life.

Acting on truth over feelingsPraising God and choosing to obey in the middle of a storm even without feeling different is an act of faith based on God's word.

Bearing fruit with perseveranceGood soil hearers hold fast to God's word with an honest heart, bearing fruit with perseverance through the fear of God.Luke 8:15

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