Revealing Truth Ep. 13
Summary
This sermon focuses on claiming our spiritual inheritance as believers in Christ. Pastor Sam teaches that Christians are heirs and joint heirs with Jesus Christ, entitled to all the blessings that God promised to Abraham. The message emphasizes that salvation is more than just forgiveness of sins - it encompasses safety, preservation, healing, and soundness. The pastor explains that the blessings of Abraham, including prosperity, health, victory over enemies, and long life, belong to believers today. However, these blessings are not automatic; they must be claimed by faith and aggressive action, just as the Israelites had to possess the Promised Land. The sermon warns against allowing fear, doubt, and unbelief to prevent us from receiving our divine inheritance, and encourages believers to fight the good fight of faith while resisting Satan's attempts to keep them from their blessings.
Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts, thanking You for Your Word that gives us light and understanding. As we gather together to study and discuss Your truth, we ask that You open our hearts and minds to receive what You want to teach us today. Help us to be receptive to Your Spirit's leading and to encourage one another in our faith journey. Lord, we pray that through our time together, we would grow in our understanding of the inheritance You have provided for us in Christ. May Your presence be with us as we seek to know You more deeply. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
Ice Breaker
If you received a letter in the mail saying you had inherited something valuable from a distant relative, what would be your first reaction and what would you do next?
Key Verses
Romans 1:16-17
Galatians 3:8-9
Genesis 12:1-3
Matthew 11:12
1 Peter 5:6-9
1 Corinthians 15:57
Questions
What does it mean to be an 'heir and joint heir with Christ' and how should this identity impact our daily lives?
Pastor Sam mentioned that Abraham had to obey God's command to leave his country before receiving the blessings. What areas of your life might God be calling you to step out in obedience?
The sermon describes salvation as including 'safety, preservation, healing and soundness' - not just forgiveness of sins. How does this broader understanding of salvation change your perspective on what Christ has provided?
Why do you think the blessings of the Christian life are not automatic, and what does it mean to 'take the kingdom by force' as Jesus mentioned in Matthew 11:12?
The pastor warned against 'lying symptoms' and focusing on circumstances rather than God's promises. How can we practically apply this when facing difficult situations?
What parallels do you see between the Israelites failing to possess all of the Promised Land and Christians today not fully claiming their spiritual inheritance?
How can fear, doubt, and unbelief prevent us from receiving God's blessings, and what practical steps can we take to overcome these obstacles?
The sermon mentions that we must 'fight the good fight of faith.' What does this look like in practical, everyday terms for a believer?
Life Application
This week, identify one specific area of your life where you have been living below your privileges as a child of God - whether in health, finances, relationships, or spiritual growth. Choose one promise from Scripture that applies to this area and begin to 'claim your inheritance' by declaring that promise daily, praying over it, and taking practical steps of faith to align your actions with God's Word. Remember that claiming your inheritance requires both faith and action, just as Abraham had to step out in obedience to receive God's blessings.
Key Takeaways
As believers, we are heirs and joint heirs with Christ, entitled to all the blessings God promised to Abraham including prosperity, health, victory, and long life
Salvation is comprehensive, meaning safety, preservation, healing, and soundness - not just forgiveness of sins and eternal life
The blessings of the Christian life are not automatic but must be claimed by faith and aggressive spiritual action
Fear, doubt, and unbelief are the primary obstacles that prevent believers from possessing their spiritual inheritance
We must fight the good fight of faith and resist Satan's attempts to keep us living below our privileges as God's children
Ending Prayer
Father God, we thank You for revealing to us tonight the incredible inheritance that is ours in Christ Jesus. Help us to not be passive recipients but to actively claim by faith everything You have provided for us. Give us the courage to step out in obedience like Abraham did, trusting You even when we cannot see the full picture. Strengthen our faith to overcome doubt, fear, and unbelief that would keep us from possessing all that You have for us. Lord, we cast all our cares upon You, knowing that You care for us deeply. Help us to fight the good fight of faith and to live as the overcomers You have declared us to be. May we walk in the fullness of our salvation - experiencing Your safety, preservation, healing, and soundness in every area of our lives. Thank You for making us more than conquerors through Christ who loves us. In Jesus' mighty name we pray, Amen.