God's Nature
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The Most Famous Apostolic Prayer: The Lord's Prayer
By Mike Bickle2548:23MAT 6:9Mike Bickle emphasizes the significance of the Lord's Prayer as the most famous apostolic prayer, teaching that it serves as a model for how to pray. He highlights the importance of understanding each line as a profound truth that reflects God's nature and the principles of His kingdom. Bickle encourages believers to approach prayer with both reverence for God's majesty and the intimacy of a father-child relationship. He outlines six key requests in the prayer, three focusing on God's glory and three on human needs, urging that both aspects are essential in our prayer lives. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper engagement with this prayer to unlock its treasures and align our hearts with God's will.
"A Wall Great and High"
By T. Austin-Sparks0MAT 9:21LUK 8:46JHN 1:29JHN 10:10PHP 3:20HEB 12:22REV 20:15REV 21:3REV 21:10REV 21:27T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the 'great and high wall' of the New Jerusalem as a representation of God's nature and the boundaries that define His Church. The wall symbolizes protection from evil and delineates what is acceptable to God, highlighting that only those who embody the nature of Christ can enter. Sparks explains that the wall's height and the number twelve signify divine governance, while the foundation of the wall rests on the apostles' testimony of Jesus as the Lamb of God. He stresses that true entry into God's presence is based on the measure of Christ within us, rather than human-made barriers. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deep appreciation of Jesus Christ as the Lamb, which is essential for being part of God's eternal kingdom.
Delighted Wonder!
By A.W. Tozer0ISA 55:8JAS 1:17A.W. Tozer emphasizes the unchanging nature of God, who acts consistently according to His character, yet remains infinitely beyond our full understanding. He highlights that despite our efforts to know God, we are continually met with 'delighted wonder' at His astonishing actions that exceed our expectations. God's limitless knowledge and wisdom allow Him to operate beyond our rational comprehension, making His movements unpredictable yet always rooted in love, justice, and mercy. Tozer encourages believers to embrace the mystery of God's ways, recognizing that every encounter with Him brings a deeper sense of awe and amazement.
What Is God Like?
By Andrew Murray0PSA 84:11ISA 60:1MAT 5:45JHN 10:10JHN 15:5ROM 8:32GAL 5:22EPH 3:20JAS 1:172PE 1:3Andrew Murray explores the nature of God, comparing Him to the sun that shines generously on all, regardless of their state. He emphasizes that just as the sun continuously pours out its light, God is always willing to bestow His love and life upon us, nurturing our growth and fruitfulness. Murray challenges the notion that God withholds His presence, urging believers to examine their own experiences and expectations of communion with Him. He encourages a deeper understanding of God's willingness to bless and transform us, highlighting the beauty and potential that God desires to cultivate in our lives.
Time and Space
By John Nelson Darby0PSA 90:2PSA 139:7ECC 3:11ISA 57:15JHN 1:1ROM 11:33COL 1:17HEB 11:32PE 3:8REV 21:1John Nelson Darby explores the concepts of time and space, emphasizing that our understanding of time is limited to the present moment, 'now,' and that all events are relative to God's eternal existence. He argues that while we can measure time through events, God's nature is unchanging and eternal, existing beyond our finite comprehension. Darby also discusses the limitations of our understanding of space, asserting that we can only conceive of it in relation to bounded areas, and that true infinity cannot be fully grasped. He concludes that our knowledge of God transcends time and space, as He exists beyond our finite perceptions. The sermon highlights the importance of recognizing God's eternal nature and our relationship with Him beyond temporal constraints.