28. God Centered Prayer In this study of the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6), we discover that Jesus did not merely teach His disciples what to pray but how to think when they pray. Before bringing personal needs before the Father, believers are taught to seek God’s glory, God’s kingdom, and God’s will above everything…
27. The Right Way To Pray Prayer is practiced in nearly every religion, yet Jesus revealed a radically different way to pray. Instead of formal, rehearsed speeches or meaningless repetition, He taught His followers to approach God with the openness and trust of children speaking to their loving Father. This study explores Jesus’ warnings…
25. The New Covenant The New Covenant, established through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, offers far more than forgiveness of sins. Unlike the Old Covenant, which depended upon external commandments and exposed humanity’s inability to obey God perfectly, the New Covenant provides three glorious promises: God completely forgives and remembers our sins…
THE LIFE YIELDED – WHY (2)? Then let us define yielding. Yielding is the definite, deliberate, voluntary transference of the undivided possession, control, and use of the whole being, spirit, soul, and body from self to Christ, to whom it rightfully belongs by creation and by purchase. In yielding to Christ, we crown Him…
22. Examples Of Humility The humility of Jesus Christ stands in complete contrast to the pride that brought sin into the world through Satan. This study demonstrates that while Jesus showed mercy and compassion toward repentant sinners, He consistently opposed religious pride and self-righteousness. Drawing from numerous passages throughout Scripture, it reveals that God’s…
20. Holiness Of Jesus Many Christians rightly celebrate Jesus Christ as their Savior, yet often overlook His equally important role as our Example. This study explores the New Testament’s call to follow Christ’s example of humility, purity, and obedience, while rejecting the misconception that His holy life is unattainable for believers. Drawing from key…
19. Likeness To Christ This message explores the deeper purpose of Christ’s coming to earth. While His sacrificial death secured forgiveness of sins, God’s ultimate goal is far greater—to transform believers into the likeness of His Son. Jesus not only became our Savior but also our perfect example, demonstrating complete submission to the Father’s…
18. The Humanity Of Jesus This message reveals God’s original purpose for mankind and His provision for restoring that purpose through Jesus Christ and the indwelling Holy Spirit. Rather than merely acquiring biblical knowledge, believers are invited to take Christ’s yoke and learn directly from His life, allowing the Holy Spirit to transform them…
17. Transformation Many Christians believe heaven is the ultimate destination of the Christian life, yet Scripture reveals that God’s predetermined purpose is far greater—to conform believers into the image of His Son. This study explores the narrow gate of the new birth, the narrow way of sanctification, the continual work of the Holy Spirit,…
15. Jesus Is Our Forerunner This study explores the often-overlooked biblical truth that Jesus is our “Forerunner,” demonstrating not only His deity but also His full humanity. Because Christ faced genuine temptation as a man while relying on the power of the Holy Spirit, He became the perfect example for every believer to follow….
13. How Satan Became Satan This Bible study examines the biblical origin of evil by tracing the fall of Satan before the creation of mankind. Drawing primarily from Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14, it explains how pride, discontentment, and rebellion transformed a perfect, anointed cherub into the devil. The study then demonstrates how the…
12.The Power Of God’s Word The Bible begins and ends by emphasizing the importance of God’s Word, revealing it as the foundation of His purposes and the source of spiritual life for His people. Jesus Himself demonstrated complete dependence upon Scripture from childhood through every stage of His earthly ministry, overcoming temptation by faithfully…
11.God Is A God Of Love Many Christians struggle with fear, insecurity, and an incomplete understanding of God’s character because they have never fully grasped the depth of His perfect love. This study shows that everything God commands flows from His love and is designed for our highest good. Through the New Covenant, believers…
In the two wondrous gifts of His Son and His Spirit, God has made perfect provision for a life of true spirituality. God’s twofold gift to us was not a partial gift. When He gave Christ, He gave all of Christ; when He gave the Holy Spirit, He gave all of the Holy Spirit….
9. Repentance From All Sins This study examines the biblical doctrine of repentance as a continual turning from everything that is contrary to the character of Christ. Repentance is presented not as victory itself, but as the first step toward victory, leading believers into deeper fellowship with God and increasing conformity to Jesus Christ….
7. Grace and Faith This study explains humanity’s universal problem of sin and God’s solution through Jesus Christ. While all people have sinned and fallen short of God’s perfect standard, God, in both His love and justice, provided a way for forgiveness through the death and resurrection of His Son. The gospel is unique…
6. Free Will And The Conscience One of God’s greatest gifts to humanity is the freedom to choose. In this study, we examine how free will is essential to holiness because genuine obedience must be voluntary rather than forced. God never removes a believer’s ability to choose, even after conversion or being filled with…
5. Two Types of Sin This study examines foundational truths in Genesis 3 and 4, highlighting the distinction between sins that primarily harm oneself and those that harm others. While Adam and Eve’s sin brought spiritual death and separation from God, Cain’s sin introduced injury against another person, resulting in a direct curse upon…
4.The Fall Of Man Genesis 3 provides profound lessons about the nature of sin and God’s redemptive purpose for mankind. After Adam and Eve sinned, they attempted to hide from God and cover themselves with fig leaves, illustrating humanity’s ongoing tendency to conceal failure, seek acceptance through works, and blame others rather than acknowledge…
3.Satan’s Tactics This study examines the origin of sin through the account of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 and reveals the underlying strategy Satan continues to use today. By causing people to question God’s Word, doubt God’s love, and trust their own reasoning rather than God’s wisdom, the enemy leads them away from…
2. God’s Provision for Man This message explores God’s original purpose for mankind and the fundamental choice that confronts every believer: whether to seek the Creator or the things He has created. Through the examples of Adam and Eve, Abraham and Lot, the study reveals that sin begins when created things are valued above…
1. God’s Purpose For Man This message examines God’s original purpose in creating mankind and reveals the unique distinction between humans and animals: man was created with a spirit capable of fellowship with God. Drawing primarily from Genesis 1, it explains that humanity was made in God’s image to represent Him on earth, exercise…
“God hath not called us unto uncleanness but unto holiness,” and if we measure up to our calling as saints, all uncleanness must go. The infilling of the Holy Spirit demands the cleansing of one’s life. Two commands given to Christians regarding their relationship with the Holy Spirit reveal this fact very strikingly. Ephesians…
14. Body-Life And Not Individual Life This message explores one of the distinguishing marks of the New Covenant: genuine fellowship among believers. Unlike the Old Covenant, where even the greatest prophets often stood alone before God, the New Covenant creates a spiritual unity made possible through Christ’s death and resurrection. Through the crucifixion of…
13. Quality Not Quantity – Inner Life Before Outer Life This message examines one of the most important distinctions between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant: the shift from external obedience to inward transformation. While the Old Covenant emphasized outward actions, religious duties, and visible righteousness, the New Covenant focuses on the condition…
12. Freedom From The Love Of Money To Love God This message contrasts Old Covenant and New Covenant Christianity by examining the believer’s attitude toward money, possessions, sickness, poverty, and salvation. Drawing from Deuteronomy 28, Matthew 1:21, Matthew 6:33, Luke 16:13, Romans 14:17, Psalm 37:25, and other passages, the teaching argues that the Old…
11. Spiritual Enemies And No Earthly Enemy One of the clearest distinctions between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant is the nature of our enemies. Under the Old Covenant, Israel fought physical enemies such as the Canaanites, Amorites, and Moabites, but under the New Covenant, believers are called to wage war against spiritual…
10. Revelation Given To Those Who Become Like Babes This message emphasizes that the realities and mysteries of the New Covenant cannot be grasped merely through intelligence, education, or theological knowledge. Jesus taught that divine revelation is given to those who approach God with the humility, dependence, purity, and freedom from self-consciousness found in…
9. A Church Without Distinction Of Race Or Intellect This message explores a vital yet often overlooked aspect of the New Covenant: the removal of every dividing wall between believers through the finished work of Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 2 and other New Testament passages, the study emphasizes that Jesus not only died for…
8. God Gives Us The Desire And Ability To Do His Will Many believers understand biblical truths intellectually yet fail to experience the spiritual reality God intends. In this message, the true meaning of the Sabbath is revealed as a life of rest in Christ rather than mere observance of a day. Jesus invites…
The Reenactment of Christ’s Supernatural Power Through Us The reenactment of Christ’s supernatural power through us is the third outstanding mark of a Spirit-filled life. All power belongs unto God, and He has delegated this power to His Son, and the Son, in turn, transmits that power to the one whose life is united…
4. Worshipping God In Spirit And Truth This message explores the profound biblical meaning of true worship under the New Covenant, emphasizing that worship is far more than emotional praise or outward expressions. Drawing from passages such as John 4:23-24 and Romans 12:1, the teaching explains that genuine worship occurs when believers surrender themselves…
3. The Blood Of Christ And Justification This message explores the profound difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant through the blood of Jesus Christ. Emphasizing Hebrews 9 and Romans 5, the teaching explains how Christ’s blood not only forgives sin but justifies believers—declaring them righteous before God. The speaker highlights the…
The Realization of Christ’s Abiding Presence Is not the realization of Christ’s abiding presence the greatest need, as I dare say, it is the deepest desire of some of us? He said, “I will come unto you,” and with our intellect we believe He has come, but our hearts cry out for a deeper…
2. Seeing Christ’s Glory – And Becoming Like Him This message presents a powerful contrast between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant, emphasizing that true New Covenant living is marked by continual spiritual transformation “from glory to glory” through the work of the Holy Spirit. Drawing primarily from 2 Corinthians 3, 1 John…
This concluding study in the series “All That Jesus Taught” focuses on the Great Commission and Christ’s command to make disciples by teaching believers to obey everything He commanded. The message emphasizes that true Christian service must flow from submission to Christ’s authority rather than merely responding to human need. It explores the difference…
This message explores the profound spiritual significance of the torn veil at the death of Jesus Christ in Matthew 27. Drawing from Hebrews, Galatians, John, and other passages, the teaching explains how the veil symbolized the barrier of self-will that separated humanity from the presence of God. Through His life of perfect obedience and…
THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE In one terse, concise command, God shows us the highest point the believer can reach in his relationship to the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 5:18 “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit.” You, who have the Holy Spirit in you, give Him full right-of-way…
This lesson from Matthew 26 explores the deep spiritual lessons Jesus taught through His suffering, arrest, trial, and Peter’s denial. The central emphasis is the priceless value of maintaining fellowship with the Father, which Jesus valued above all else—even enduring the cross so believers could remain in unbroken fellowship with God. The teaching highlights…
THE HOLY SPIRIT — CHRIST’S GIFT TO THE BELIEVER We are left in no doubt as to what this gift was, for the Lord Jesus states most explicitly that it was the gift of the Holy Spirit. John 7:39 “But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believed on him were to…
This lesson from Matthew 23–24 emphasizes that true Christianity is not about outward appearance but inward transformation. Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, comparing them to whitewashed tombs—clean on the outside but corrupt within—highlighting that a transformed inner life naturally produces righteous outward behavior. Using powerful illustrations, the message contrasts law and grace,…
This teaching from Matthew 22 highlights the essential truth that believers can only stand before God through the righteousness of Christ, not their own. It distinguishes between forgiveness and justification while emphasizing the necessity of humility, spiritual discernment, and dependence on Christ alone. Through Jesus’ responses to the Pharisees and Sadducees, we see the…
This teaching from Matthew 21–22 exposes the critical difference between outward religion and true obedience to Christ. Through the parables of the vineyard and the wedding feast, Jesus reveals that God rejects self-righteousness and seeks those who produce spiritual fruit through repentance and submission. The message emphasizes that religious activity without obedience is empty,…
THE LORD JESUS IN CONTROL We Must Clothe Ourselves with Christ Galatians 3:27 “For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” Romans 13:14 “But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.” Did you discern in…
This lesson from Matthew 20–21 reveals key spiritual lessons from Jesus’ actions and words, emphasizing persistent prayer, specific and honest requests before God, and the importance of faith. Through the healing of the blind men, believers are encouraged to cry out to God despite opposition and trust Him to meet genuine needs. Jesus’ triumphal…
This teaching from Matthew 19–20 reveals that the greatest obstacle to entering and progressing in God’s kingdom is pride rooted in self-sufficiency, whether through wealth, ability, or status. Jesus emphasizes that true spiritual life requires continual humility—becoming small in our own eyes. Through the parable of the laborers, He exposes the danger of serving…
This teaching from Matthew 18 highlights the heart of Jesus in seeking and saving the lost—especially children—and emphasizes the responsibility of believers to guide them into faith. It transitions into instruction on church discipline, outlining a clear, biblical process for addressing sin within the local church while maintaining spiritual authority through unity and obedience….
THE LORD JESUS IN CONTROL We Must Cooperate with the Holy Spirit in Keeping Christ Enthroned It is not crowning Christ as Lord that troubles many an earnest soul, but the keeping Him enthroned. It is not reaching the high altitude in the spiritual realm, but it is the maintaining of life on that…
This lesson explores key teachings of Jesus on humility, avoiding unnecessary offense, and the importance of childlike faith. Drawing from passages such as Matthew 17–19 and 1 John 2:6, it emphasizes that true Christian living is not about asserting personal rights or seeking recognition, but about walking as Christ walked—with humility, wisdom, and love….
This teaching from Matthew 17 reveals the supreme place of Jesus Christ above the Law, the Prophets, and all human leaders, emphasizing that believers must ultimately “see Jesus only.” While Scripture and spiritual leaders play important roles, they are meant to direct us to Christ—not replace Him. True faith comes not from intellectual study…
This message explores Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 16 on the true nature of building His church—not as an organization, but as a living, spiritual body connected directly to Him as the Head. The foundation of this church requires divine revelation of Christ, spiritual authority given by Him, and believers who deny self-interest to pursue…
This teaching from Matthew 15 reveals that true defilement comes not from outward things but from the heart, emphasizing the necessity of guarding one’s inner life against sin. Jesus challenges believers to value holiness over physical well-being, illustrating that spiritual sensitivity is marked by a quick rejection of sinful influences. Through the example of…
THE LORD JESUS IN CONTROL But the conquest of the old nature is but the negative side of a life that is spiritual. The positive aspect of it is the supernatural control of every department of the believer’s being by the Lord Jesus. It was not enough that the children of Israel should cross…
This teaching emphasizes that fulfilling the Great Commission requires far more than intellectual understanding—it demands a life of obedience to all that Jesus commanded. Drawing from Christ’s parables and ministry, the message highlights the critical transition from being a “scribe” who knows Scripture to a true disciple who lives it out through surrender, sacrifice,…
We Must Cooperate with the Holy Spirit in Keeping the Old Man Crucified 2. Make no provision for the flesh. Romans 13:14 “But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.” Galatians 6:8 “For he that soweth to the flesh shall of the…
This message explores Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom of Heaven, emphasizing the vital distinction between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant. Jesus commanded His followers not merely to teach His words, but to live them out, demonstrating obedience before instructing others (Matthew 28:20; Acts 1:1). Through the example of John the Baptist (Matthew…
Today’s message explores the foundational biblical principle that what a believer receives from God is determined not by desire but by faith—“according to your faith.” Drawing from the healing of the blind men in Matthew 9, the teaching emphasizes the importance of specific prayer, trusting in God’s ability rather than our own, and the…
We Must Cooperate with the Holy Spirit in Keeping the Old Man Crucified What Christ has made possible for us, the Holy Spirit makes real within us, but only with our intelligent cooperation. God states very clearly in His Word what our part is, and it is the duty of every believer to know…
This study explores the often-neglected half of the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:20—Jesus’ command to teach disciples to obey all that He commanded. Using Jesus’ own words, the message contrasts conversion-focused Christianity with true discipleship, emphasizing obedience, undivided loyalty to God, and worship in spirit and truth. Believers are challenged to examine their…
In this video, Zac Poonen teaches that the Great Commission extends far beyond conversion and baptism, calling believers to a lifelong pursuit of obedience to everything Jesus commanded. He challenges churches that prioritize music, programs, or outward excellence over the spiritual maturity of their members, stressing that true discipleship requires teaching people not just…
This video explores the often-neglected second half of the Great Commission—Jesus’ command to teach believers to obey all that He commanded. While evangelism brings people into the body of Christ, true discipleship transforms them into functioning, Christlike members through sustained teaching, shepherding, and obedience. Using Scripture, practical illustrations, and decades of ministry experience, the…
This video emphasizes the importance of fulfilling the Great Commission in its entirety, as outlined in Matthew 28:18-20, not just the evangelistic aspect in Mark 16:15. True discipleship involves more than having sins forgiven and being baptized; it requires a total commitment to Jesus as Lord. Understanding God’s truths comes through divine revelation by…
Christianity has largely failed to maintain an appropriate balance in fulfilling the Great Commission, prioritizing evangelism over discipleship. While most Christians, churches, and missions emphasize preaching the gospel as commanded in Mark 16:15, the equally vital command in Matthew 28:18–20—to make disciples—is neglected by the vast majority. Imagine many people lifting one end of…
THE CONQUEST OF THE OLD NATURE God gives us very clear and definite instructions regarding our part in the dethronement of this usurper self and the enthronement of Christ as sole Possessor and only Ruler over His inheritance in us. We Must Condemn the FleshGod condemns the flesh as altogether sinful (Romans 8:3); He…
THE CONFLICT OF THESE TWO NATURES IN EVERY BELIEVER To admit the coexistence of these two diametrically opposed and mutually exclusive natures is to acknowledge the necessity of fiercest conflict. It is indeed the agelong conflict between Satan and Christ, with the believer’s inner life as the battlefield. It is self contesting Christ’s right…
There are two kinds of Christians, easily identified and clearly distinguished from each other. How can there be such a paradox? It is the question that must present itself to every thoughtful mind. The fountainhead of the Christian life is the same for all. Then how can two streams from it flow so widely…
It is a Life of Winsome Holiness Exodus 15:11 “Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?” 1 Peter 1:15-16 “But like as he who called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living; Because…
It is a Life of Devoted Separateness 1 Thessalonians 4:3 “For this is the will of God, even your sanctification.” Hebrews 7:26 “For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens.” John 14:17 “Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot…
It is a Life of Constant Growth into Christlikeness 2 Corinthians 3:18 “But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord the Spirit.” There is nothing static in true spiritual experience. The…
It is a Life of Abiding Peace John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 16:33 “These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye might…
It is a Life of Adulterous Infidelity James 4:4 “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.” 1 John 2:15-16 “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the…
It is a Life of Protracted Infancy The carnal Christian never grows up. Stunted and dwarfed, he remains a mere “babe in Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 “And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and…
That God has made ample provision in Christ for each person to live his life on the highest plane is evident from our previous studies. But that every believer does not exercise this privilege needs no argument. We feel how far short of it we ourselves fall, and we observe the low spiritual level…
IT IS A LIFE FASHIONED ON GOD’s ORIGINAL PLAN (3) The human body becomes the habitation of the triune God on earth. The spiritual man apprehends the spiritual significance and sacredness of his body. Under the Holy Spirit’s illumination, he learns what it becomes through the new birth. 2 Corinthians 6:16“And what agreement hath…
In God’s original plan, the human personality was a unity. The human spirit, dominated and directed by the Holy Spirit, was supreme in authority over the soul and the body, so the Holy Spirit, through the channel of the human spirit, made and kept the whole being spiritual. As we have seen in chapter…
IT IS A LIFE FULFILLING GOD’S ETERNAL PURPOSE Before the world was created or man was made to inhabit it, God had a purpose that He intended to carry out through His Son. Ephesians 3:11 “According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” 2 Timothy 1:9 “Who hath saved…