Elizabeth Baxter (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) - Santosh Poonen - September 27, 2023
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
Summary
The video recounts the life of Elizabeth Baxter, highlighting that great godly figures are not always famous or easily pictured. Baxter struggled early in life with understanding the deep theological promises made to her, feeling unguided by the church leadership. Her journey involved a deep yearning to reconcile God's holiness and justice with His love, a struggle that eventually led her to a deeper understanding of Christ's sacrifice.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Introduction to Elizabeth BaxterThe speaker introduces Elizabeth Baxter, noting that despite having only one known photograph of her, her quiet and godly life made a massive global impact.
A Strict Religious BackgroundElizabeth was raised by a strict Quaker father and a Church of England mother, giving her a formal religious upbringing but leaving her unsure of what personal salvation meant.
Unanswered Questions and Inner TurmoilAs a young teenager, Elizabeth struggled with the deep promises made at her baptism and confirmation, finding no pastors or adults who could explain how her sins could be forgiven.
A Father's Death and a Dying Girl's QuestionFollowing her father's death, Elizabeth encountered a dying girl asking the way to heaven; though Elizabeth prayed for her and the girl found peace, Elizabeth remained unsatisfied and deeply burdened by her own sin.
Finding Peace Through Isaiah 53:6Through a friend named Caroline Smith, Elizabeth finally understood that all her sins were laid on Jesus, bringing her immediate peace and the joyous desire to share Christ with others.Isaiah 53:6
Seeking a Deeper Work of GracePrompted by early fruit in her witness and a book by Phoebe Palmer, Elizabeth yielded herself as a living sacrifice to experience a deeper holiness and surrender.
Service at Mild May and Marriage to Michael BaxterElizabeth took charge of women servers at Mild May, ministered during a cholera epidemic, and later married Michael Baxter, a like-minded evangelist passionate about reaching the lost.
Publishing Work and a Miraculous Call to GermanyThe Baxters expanded their publishing ministry during DL Moody's London meetings, and God miraculously enabled Elizabeth to preach the gospel in Germany despite knowing virtually no German.
Refining Through Pain and SurrenderTo strip away self-reliance, God allowed Elizabeth to suffer from violent neuralgia, teaching her through intense pain to let go of self and embrace a life entirely like Gethsemane.
Jesus as Our SanctificationElizabeth realized she had fallen into spiritual pride by trying to work for her own holiness, discovering instead that Jesus must dwell in her to be her patience, love, and sanctification.
Caring for the Sick and Training MissionariesAfter recovering, the Baxters opened a home for the sick focused on spiritual restoration and physical healing, later opening a training home to send young people into the mission field.
A Testimony That God Is FaithfulElizabeth completed her life at age 89 after sixteen years as a widow, desiring to be remembered by the simple testimony that God is faithful.
The Great I Am Versus Our WeaknessIn her writings, Elizabeth taught that when the Holy Spirit takes possession of us, our own excuses and "I am" statements are replaced by the almighty "I am" of God.
Crucified with ChristConcluding her reflections, Elizabeth pointed to the freedom of being crucified with Christ, ending self-complaining so that Christ alone lives and works through the believer.
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