This powerful message from Hebrews 2:17-18 reveals Christ's ongoing ministry of intercession for believers.

Main Ideas:

•Jesus is our High Priest in glory - Right now, Jesus stands before the Father interceding on our behalf as both fully God and fully man.

•Old Testament symbolism points to Christ - The tabernacle, Aaron's priesthood, and the altar of incense all illustrated Jesus's ministry of prayer and intercession for us.

•Jesus understands our struggles - Because he took on human nature and was tempted in every way, he sympathizes with our weaknesses and knows exactly what we're going through.

•His blood satisfies God's justice - Like the high priest sprinkling blood on the mercy seat, Jesus's blood cleanses us and makes us righteous before God.

•He constantly prays for us - Jesus mingles our prayers with his own, purifies them, and presents them to the Father, ensuring we're not walking alone in our battles.

•We have a merciful advocate - God isn't angry with us but gave his Son to intercede for us, to deliver us from darkness, and to keep us from falling.

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This powerful message explores the true meaning of God's grace and how it's often misunderstood in the church today. Pastor Wilkerson emphasizes that grace is not just about forgiveness, but about receiving the power to live a victorious Christian life through Jesus Christ.

Main Points:

•Grace Defined - Grace is the undeserved, unmerited favor and blessing of God. We cannot earn salvation through our own goodness or efforts; it comes solely from God's mercy.

•The Danger of Distorted Grace - Many preach grace as a license to sin or as freedom without responsibility. Misunderstanding grace can lead to a lightness about sin and loss of conviction.

•Grace Includes Judgment - Isaiah 61 speaks not only of liberty and comfort but also of "the day of vengeance." True grace preaching must include both God's mercy and his righteous judgment of sin.

•Jesus Is the Grace - God's grace isn't just a concept, it's a person. Jesus Christ is the embodiment of grace, given to us as the source of all power, strength, forgiveness, and everything we need for godly living.

•Grace Empowers Holy Living - True grace doesn't just forgive us; it empowers us through the Holy Spirit to mortify sin, live fruitfully, and finish God's work on earth. We draw strength from Christ by abiding in him.

•Fighting Sin in God's Strength - We cannot overcome temptation in our own power. Victory comes by clinging to Jesus and allowing the Holy Spirit to give us both the hatred for sin and the power to defeat it.

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David Wilkerson preaches on focusing on the concept of Christ abiding within believers, emphasizing intimate fellowship with God over religious works and activities. He reflects on Revelation 3:20, where Jesus knocks at the door of the lukewarm Laodicean church, and explores God's desire for deep, personal relationship with his people.

Main Points:

• God's need for fellowship - Throughout Scripture, God consistently seeks intimate relationship with humanity, from walking with Adam to Jesus cooking breakfast for his disciples after the resurrection

• The Laodicean problem - Jesus knocks at the door of lukewarm believers who are too busy with religious works, spiritual warfare, or pursuing gifts to maintain intimacy with him

• True abiding vs. religious activity - Moving in spiritual gifts or doing ministry work without intimate fellowship with Christ misses the entire point of Christianity

• The covenant of obedience - Making a commitment to absolute obedience opens the door for Christ to live His life through believers and speak his mind clearly to them

• Christ as friend and rewarder - The greatest reward is hearing God's voice clearly, which brings peace, joy, and direction that eliminates anxiety, fear, and depression

• The ultimate priority - If we cannot have constant, moment-by-moment communion with Christ abiding in us, directing our lives and giving us his peace, then there is nothing else in life worth living for

https://wcmin.us/ss251109c