Jesus: Our Model of a Life Well-Pleasing to God - Olu Talabi - July 31, 2018
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Summary
The central message is that the goal of Christian life must be to live in a way that pleases God the Father, using Jesus Christ as the perfect model. The speaker emphasizes that our ultimate ambition should not be to please people, but to be found pleasing to God when we stand before the judgment seat of Christ. He draws parallels between Daniel's life and Jesus's life to illustrate this principle.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What was Paul's ambition?Paul states in 2 Corinthians that his primary ambition, whether alive or dead, was to be found pleasing to God.2 Corinthians 5:9–10
Daniel as an example of a man who pleased GodDaniel was declared by an angel to be greatly beloved of God because he sought to keep himself pure and honor God throughout his life.
The voice of the Father declaring His delight in JesusThe Father declared from heaven that Jesus was His beloved Son in whom He was well pleased, providing the ultimate security for Jesus' life.
Jesus Christ is the end of self-righteousnessJust as the Israelites failed by seeking righteousness outside of God's prescription, pleasing God begins and ends solely with Jesus Christ.Romans 10:2–4
The Father is always with usBecause Jesus always did those things that pleased the Father, He had the deep assurance that the Father had not left Him alone.John 8:29
God hears and answers our prayersWhen we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight, we have the confidence that whatever we ask according to His will is received from Him.1 John 3:21–22
The knowledge of God over sacrificeGod delights more in loving-kindness, judgment, righteousness, and the intimate knowledge of Himself than in all outward sacrifices.Jeremiah 9:24
To do justly, love mercy, and walk humblyGod requires us to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him, following the example of our humble Savior.Micah 6:8
Humility as the standard of greatnessJesus taught that whoever humbles themselves like a little child is the greatest in the kingdom of God.
Obedience and submission to authorityObeying parents and submitting to established authorities in life and work is well-pleasing to the Lord.Colossians 3:20
