The Compromise of Korah - Santosh Poonen - August 5, 2017
http://rlcfchurch.org/compromise-korah River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message emphasizes that true Christian life involves being fully integrated into the body of Christ, rather than maintaining an independent connection to Christ alone. The speaker warns against the deception of thinking one can be special in heaven by resembling Jesus, stressing that the body's unity is what reflects Christ. Furthermore, he discusses that spiritual growth requires embracing brokenness, contrasting this with the sin of compromise, exemplified by Korah's rebellion.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the heartbeat of the conference?The ultimate calling is to become like Jesus, which is not an isolated individual journey but found together in His body, the church.
Why is being part of a local church necessary?Your depth to self and willingness to take up your cross is truly tested when you have to build fellowship with other believers whose personalities differ from yours.
What is the compromise of Korah?The compromise seen in Korah's rebellion is a refusal to be broken, which starts with small resistances and grows into defiance if left unaddressed.
What is the difference between pestering and persevering?Pestering God is asking repeatedly for things contrary to His word, like unequally yoked relationships, while persevering is continuing to ask when you do not yet know His specific will.
How did Paul handle his thorn in the flesh?Paul persevered in prayer three times asking God to remove the messenger of Satan before finally receiving the answer that God's grace was sufficient.
Why should we persevere in asking for the Holy Spirit?Believers should maintain a burning burden to be filled with the Holy Spirit daily, laying everything on the altar until the fire falls.
The sinful woman at the feet of JesusA nameless sinner humbled herself at Jesus' feet, bringing an expensive alabaster vial of perfume and breaking it in utter devotion.Luke 7:36
What does God do with our accomplishments?God will take the accomplishments, hopes, and dreams we have collected and ask us to break them so His fragrance can be released.
How does God break men like Jacob and Moses?God broke Jacob through years of hardship and reduced Moses from a self-sufficient 40-year-old to an 80-year-old whose trust was entirely in God.
Jesus washing the disciples' feetJesus demonstrated ultimate brokenness by washing the stinking feet of His disciples, including Judas, showing what it means to live as He lived.
Did all of Korah's family perish in the rebellion?While Korah and his rebellious companions were swallowed by the earth, the sons of Korah survived because they refused to participate in the rebellion.Numbers 26:9
The psalms written by the sons of KorahThe sons of Korah penned powerful psalms born out of brokenness, expressing a deep soul-thirst for God above all earthly desires.
Why today can be the best day of your lifeBecause Jesus is sweeter to you today than ever before, you can live with increasing spiritual passion and run all the way into His presence.Proverbs 4:18
