UK Conference : Building A Godly Home - Zac Poonen
This is the live streaming of the London conference with the theme - New Covenant Promises & Commandments. Speaker : Zac Poonen.
Summary
The speaker discusses the New Covenant message, noting that much of contemporary preaching focuses on areas like money while neglecting core teachings such as forgiving enemies and rejoicing always. He emphasizes that true conversion requires more than a quick decision, advocating for deep repentance. Furthermore, he stresses the importance of family life, contrasting the Old Testament's lack of emphasis on marriage with the need for godly foundations in modern Christian living.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Discovering the missing pieces of the New CovenantThe speaker shares his calling to preach neglected New Testament teachings, comparing unbiblical evangelism without discipleship to an incomplete pregnancy.
The difference between Old and New Testament family lifeIn the Old Testament, leaders like Moses, Samson, and Samuel often blundered in their family lives without it disqualifying their ministries, whereas the New Testament places immense importance on the home.
The foundation: God loves us as He loved JesusThe foundation of the church and a godly life is the profound assurance that God the Father loves every surrendered believer just as He loves Jesus Christ.
New Testament qualifications for leadership and the homeNew Covenant elders must be men whose family life is in order, managing their households well and having children who are believers, because a man cannot lead a church if he cannot govern his own home.
Partnership in the New CovenantUnder the Old Covenant, prophets labored alone, but the New Covenant stresses unity and partnership, perfectly illustrated by the oneness of a husband and wife.
Fighting the devil instead of lecturing the victimUsing David and Goliath as an illustration, the speaker explains that when Satan grabs hold of a spouse or child, believers must fight the demonic force and deliver the person rather than just lecturing them.
The power of agreement in prayer (Symphony)When a husband and wife are in complete agreement like instruments in a symphony, their prayers to bind evil and release deliverance in the home will be answered by the Father.Matthew 18:18
Prioritizing godliness over worldly educationParents must instill godly values into their children above worldly success and education, ensuring that the home atmosphere reflects true Christian living.
God's purpose for marriage is godly offspringGod makes a husband and wife one covenant flesh because He is seeking godly offspring, meaning He fully supports parents who are training their children in His ways.Malachi 2:15
Be quick to ask forgiveness and quick to forgiveBecause misunderstandings and accidental hurts happen in marriage, the more spiritual partner should always take the first step toward reconciliation without standing on pride.
Christ-like submission and mutual supportWives are called to submit to their husbands just as Christ submitted to the Father, while husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church, serving as iron that sharpens iron.1 Corinthians 11:3
Investing personal time in your childrenParents must ensure their children never feel neglected by church work, spending intentional one-on-one time with them and pointing them to God's mercy if they have failed in the past.
