Breaking Of Bread - A Celebration - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes that Christian gatherings, like breaking bread, should always be marked by a spirit of celebration because of the resurrection of Jesus. He contrasts the initial disciples' gloom before the resurrection with the joy of the early church, urging listeners to live with the hope that nothing God cannot solve. True gloom should only exist over unconfessed sin, unresolved conflict, or unaccepted correction, not over general life circumstances.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Breaking bread with gladnessThe early Christians in Acts continued daily with one mind, breaking bread from house to house with gladness and sincerity of heart.
The difference between before and after the resurrectionThe disciples were gloomy before the resurrection because they thought Jesus's death was the end, but after the resurrection every meal became a celebration.
Meeting the Risen JesusWe come to meetings to meet with the risen Jesus who conquered death, defeated the devil, and put away our sins, leaving no room for murmuring.
Trusting God beyond the crossJust as there is a resurrection beyond every cross, there is no problem or sickness that God cannot handle or solve.
Living in the reality of SundayWe do not live on the days of Jesus's burial under the Old Covenant Sabbath, but on Sunday, the day of his resurrection.
Death as man's unconquerable enemyWhile humanity can conquer many diseases, death remains God's verdict on Adam's sin that no human discovery can conquer.
When gloominess is deservedThe only things that should make a believer gloomy are unconfessed sin, unforgiveness toward others, or refusing correction.
Rejoicing in the Lord alwaysBeing gloomy as a Christian is a bad testimony, and we are commanded to rejoice in the Lord and who he is regardless of circumstances.
Refusing to be a slave to circumstancesA believer should choose by will not to let wealth, financial loss, or the opinions of others dictate their happiness.
Thankfulness for daily health and lifeIt is a daily miracle to wake up healthy, and we should focus on thankfulness rather than letting the devil use minor troubles to create gloom.
A cheerful heart as medicineThe Bible teaches in Proverbs that a cheerful heart acts as medicine for the body, while gloominess and gossip can cause sickness.
Coming to the table with a forgiving spiritAs we come to the Lord's table, we must ensure we have forgiven everyone so we can celebrate without heaviness about tomorrow.
