Joshua McGuire | Am I a Nebuchadnezzar? | Austin CFC | 2021-02-07
Summary
The speaker discusses five areas where God's will is clearly stated in scripture: avoiding sexual immorality, rejoicing always, praying always, being thankful always, and doing right/submission to authority. He emphasizes that achieving these things is a process of pressing on toward perfection, not an automatic accomplishment. The message concludes by drawing parallels from the Book of Daniel, highlighting examples like Daniel's early resolve against sin and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's unwavering faith.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What are five clear aspects of God's will from scripture?Scripture explicitly outlines five foundational things for believers: avoiding sexual immorality, rejoicing always, praying always, giving thanks, and doing the right thing through submission to authority.
Why study the book of Daniel?By focusing on the book of Daniel, we see familiar stories of faith as well as negative examples like King Nebuchadnezzar that help us examine our own lives for pride.
Do I sleep peacefully at night?Just as a small child falls asleep being tucked in by a parent, a believer with a clear conscience and open prayer life should experience sweet sleep without fear.
How do I treat others that are also human?We must examine whether we place unrealistic expectations on others and react harshly with our words when those expectations are not met.
Do I try to control beyond what the Lord has given me?Like Nebuchadnezzar refusing to accept the limits of his kingdom, human flesh often desires to push past God-given boundaries and maintain control.
Do I boast about myself in any area?We must ask what we have that we did not receive, guarding against taking credit for our intelligence, health, or work ethic instead of giving God the glory.
Does it take a long time for me to humble myself?Rather than needing years of painful breaking like Nebuchadnezzar, our response to correction and humbling should be instant.
What is the ultimate hope found in Nebuchadnezzar's story?Even for the most stubborn and prideful, looking toward heaven in repentance brings the restoration of reason and a testimony that God is able to humble those who walk in pride.
Congregational sharing and closing prayerMembers of the body step forward to share personal insights on humility, serving others like Christ, and resting in God's grace.
