Words of Encouragement - Olu Talabi & David Lane - April 12, 2020
http://rlcfchurch.org/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that Jesus Christ must be the absolute focus of our lives, as He is the central figure in all scripture. Drawing from Hebrews 12, the speaker emphasizes that we have received mercy through Christ's sacrifice and must respond by showing that same mercy to others. Furthermore, the sermon cautions against being distracted by worldly events, urging listeners to choose the 'good part'—sitting at the feet of Jesus to listen to His word, as exemplified by Mary.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus is central to every storyJesus Christ is the central figure in all biblical messages and stories, and He must be the central focus of our lives today.
The voice of God's mercyThrough Jesus as the mediator of the new covenant, we hear the voice of God's mercy toward us despite deserving judgment.Hebrews 12:24
Showing mercy to othersHaving obtained mercy from Christ, we are called to turn around and show that same mercy to others.
God's kindness in the story of Abraham and LotLooking at Abraham interceding and God remembering Lot, we see God's infinite kindness and mercy in saving the imperfect.
Martha and Mary's exampleIn a familiar passage, Martha is distracted by preparations while Mary chooses to sit at the lord's feet and listen to His word.
Guarding against worldly distractions and shifting hopeIt is easy to get distracted by world events and news reports, shifting our joy and hope away from the Lord.
One thing is necessaryJesus points out that only one thing is necessary: listening to the voice of Jesus and having our hope based on what He says.
Approaching scripture with childlike faithInstead of relying on analytical formulas or intellectual understanding, we should come to the word with pure devotion to see Jesus and hear Him speak to our hearts.
