Zac Poonen - We Are More Than Conquerors

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: We Are More Than Conquerors Date: March 22, 2020 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

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The central message is that the Christian life's ultimate goal is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, making all other pursuits secondary. The speaker emphasizes that true surrender to God's will, even through suffering, is how believers grow. He concludes by assuring the audience that what God did for Jesus, He will do for them, citing promises of provision and companionship.

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Why didn't Jesus call on the angels?When facing arrest, Jesus could have summoned thousands of angels for defense, but submitted entirely to the Father's timing and will.Matthew 26:51–53

The Lord's protection in difficult momentsJust as God intervened when an angry crowd tried to push Jesus off a cliff, He determines when to intervene in our lives and when to let us walk through trials.Luke 4:29

Jesus as our elder brotherRomans promises that all things work together for good for those whose primary aim is to be conformed to Christ, making Jesus our elder brother.Romans 8:28–29

What God did for Jesus, He will do for youBecause Jesus became the firstborn among many brothers at His resurrection, God cares for us with the exact same faithfulness He showed His only begotten Son.

Contentment and the promise of His presenceHebrews commands us to be content with what we have, backed by the absolute promise that God will never desert or forsake those yielded to His purpose.Hebrews 13:5–6

The Father's watchful eye over the sparrowsJesus taught that even worthless sparrows do not fall apart from the Father, assuring us that we are infinitely more valued and cared for.Matthew 10:29

Nothing can separate us from Christ's lovePaul asks what can separate us from Christ, concluding that tribulation, distress, and shortages cannot sever us from His unfailing love.Romans 8:35

Overwhelmingly conquering through every circumstanceGod allows us to face real battles so that through His love we emerge not merely surviving, but as more than conquerors over every power and trial.Romans 8:37–39

As Jesus is, so are we in this worldFirst John declares our identity with Christ, meaning the devil has no power over those who walk in genuine humility and servant-heartedness.1 John 4:17

Sifting Peter and praying for unfailing faithJesus permitted Satan to sift Peter to break his self-sufficient pride, praying specifically that Peter's faith would not ultimately fail.

God's power made perfect in our weaknessWhen Paul prayed for his thorn in the flesh to be removed, Jesus taught that divine grace and power are manifested most fully when we are weak.

Seeking first God's kingdom and righteousnessJesus instructs us not to worry about food, drink, or bodily needs, promising that our heavenly father knows what we require and will supply all our needs.Matthew 6:25

Living one day at a time without anxietyConcluding his instruction, Jesus tells us not to worry about tomorrow because each day has enough trouble and God gives fresh grace for the present moment.Matthew 6:34

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