CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Better Message Of The New Covenant - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The message contrasts the miraculous, external blessings of the Old Covenant with the superior gift provided in the New Covenant. The central message is that the greatest blessing is dwelling in the Father's presence, which brings fullness of joy. To attain this, believers must actively lay aside sin and worldly weights, following the example of Jesus who daily took up his cross.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Wonderful things done in the old covenantHebrews 11 lists many old covenant figures who performed miraculous feats like splitting the red sea and shutting the mouths of lions.
God has provided something better for usWhile many Christians major in external blessings like health and wealth, the end of Hebrews 11 states that God has provided something better for us.
Reading the Bible continuously across chapter breaksChapter divisions can obscure continuity, so readers should review the end of the previous chapter when beginning a new one to better understand the truth.
Laying aside every weight and sinLike spectators in a stadium, the cloud of witnesses watches us run the race while we strip off every encumbrance and entangling sin that acts like a chain.
The joy set before JesusJesus ran the race looking to the joy of the Father's presence, where Psalm 16:11 declares there is fullness of joy.Psalm 16:11
Prioritizing God's presence over temporary thingsThe greatest pursuit should not be money or physical health, but living in the continuous presence of the heavenly Father every moment of the day.
Denying self and taking up the cross dailyFollowing Jesus requires daily self-denial and taking up the cross, just as he did, which maintains unbroken fellowship in the Father's presence.Luke 9:23
Spiritual maturity versus spiritual babyhoodJust as mature adults focus on long-term investments rather than children's toys, spiritually mature believers focus on eternal wealth rather than immediate temporal things.
Sitting on the throne as overcomersJesus despised the shame and sat down at the right hand of God, and Revelation 3:21 promises that those who overcome will sit with him on his throne.Revelation 3:21
Considering Jesus to avoid wearinessBy considering Jesus and his endurance of hostility from sinners, believers can keep from growing weary or losing heart amid disappointments.
The response of the crowds and the few who waitDespite seeing miraculous proofs like the resurrection, many failed to wait for the Holy Spirit as instructed, showing that not everyone takes the call seriously.
Resisting to the point of shedding bloodNew covenant believers have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in their striving against sin, whereas Jesus fought sin until the end of his life.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: The Better Message Of The New Covenant - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/the-better-message-of-the-new-covenant
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The message contrasts the miraculous, external blessings of the Old Covenant with the superior gift provided in the New Covenant. The central message is that the greatest blessing is dwelling in the Father's presence, which brings fullness of joy. To attain this, believers must actively lay aside sin and worldly weights, following the example of Jesus who daily took up his cross.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Wonderful things done in the old covenantHebrews 11 lists many old covenant figures who performed miraculous feats like splitting the red sea and shutting the mouths of lions.
God has provided something better for usWhile many Christians major in external blessings like health and wealth, the end of Hebrews 11 states that God has provided something better for us.
Reading the Bible continuously across chapter breaksChapter divisions can obscure continuity, so readers should review the end of the previous chapter when beginning a new one to better understand the truth.
Laying aside every weight and sinLike spectators in a stadium, the cloud of witnesses watches us run the race while we strip off every encumbrance and entangling sin that acts like a chain.
The joy set before JesusJesus ran the race looking to the joy of the Father's presence, where Psalm 16:11 declares there is fullness of joy.Psalm 16:11
Prioritizing God's presence over temporary thingsThe greatest pursuit should not be money or physical health, but living in the continuous presence of the heavenly Father every moment of the day.
Denying self and taking up the cross dailyFollowing Jesus requires daily self-denial and taking up the cross, just as he did, which maintains unbroken fellowship in the Father's presence.Luke 9:23
Spiritual maturity versus spiritual babyhoodJust as mature adults focus on long-term investments rather than children's toys, spiritually mature believers focus on eternal wealth rather than immediate temporal things.
Sitting on the throne as overcomersJesus despised the shame and sat down at the right hand of God, and Revelation 3:21 promises that those who overcome will sit with him on his throne.Revelation 3:21
Considering Jesus to avoid wearinessBy considering Jesus and his endurance of hostility from sinners, believers can keep from growing weary or losing heart amid disappointments.
The response of the crowds and the few who waitDespite seeing miraculous proofs like the resurrection, many failed to wait for the Holy Spirit as instructed, showing that not everyone takes the call seriously.
Resisting to the point of shedding bloodNew covenant believers have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in their striving against sin, whereas Jesus fought sin until the end of his life.
