God's Book Of Remembrance Of Those Who Fear Him And Are His Jewels - Ian Robson
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Summary
The sermon draws from Malachi, emphasizing God's enduring love despite human backsliding and the need for a pure offering to Him. The speaker highlights that God's promise remains that His name will be great among the nations, especially for those who fear Him. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to focus on being among 'those who fear the Lord,' as they will be recorded in a 'book of remembrance' and belong to God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The condition of God's people in Malachi's dayMalachi addresses a time of spiritual decline similar to today, where God's people questioned His love and offered defiled sacrifices while justifying themselves.
Arrogant words and discouragement within the churchMany believers complain that it is vain to serve God and watch the wicked prosper, falling into a spirit of scoffers who doubt the promises of God.
The book of remembrance for those who fear the LordAmidst the general decline, those who fear the Lord and encourage one another are noticed by God, and a book of remembrance is written for them as His treasured jewels.
Job's blameless life and his familyJob was the richest man on earth and a blameless man who continually offered sacrifices for his children out of a deep reverence for God.
Satan's accusations and Job's profound lossSatan challenged God regarding Job's motives, and after losing all his wealth and children in a single day, Job fell to the ground and worshipped without sinning.
God honing Job through testingThrough physical affliction and misunderstandings with his friends, God used trials to strip away Job's self-righteousness and shape him into a precious jewel.
Job's repentance and seeing GodAfter God spoke to him, Job recognized his own limitations, repented in dust and ashes, and moved from merely knowing about God to truly seeing Him.
Abraham's willingness to obey God completelyAbraham proved his fear of God by being ready to offer his only son Isaac, demonstrating a refusal to compromise regardless of personal cost.
The spirit of the fear of the Lord in JesusIsaiah prophesied that the Spirit of the Lord and the fear of the Lord would rest on Jesus, who delighted in obeying His Father.
Jesus's prayers heard because of His godly fearIn the days of His flesh, Jesus offered prayers and supplications with tears and was heard because of His godly fear, battling against sin and choosing the Father's will.
Solomon's conclusion and warningDespite his unmatched wisdom and riches, Solomon turned away from God toward the end of his life, leaving a stark warning that the whole duty of man is to fear God and keep His commandments.
