June 30th Recap & Application of Pastor Kevyn’s Sermon Notes: Jesus Can Do “in us” Through the Spirit of God what we cannot do without His help. (Part 2)
Jesus Most Important Teaching: Spiritual Transformation
Living Water
John 4:10-14 "Jesus answered her, 'If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.' 'Sir,' the woman said, 'you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water? Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did also his sons and his livestock?' Jesus answered, 'Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.'"
John 7:37-39 "On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, 'Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified."
Action to Consider: Jesus offers us "living water," which symbolizes the Holy Spirit. We are encouraged to seek a relationship with Jesus, allowing the Holy Spirit to flow within us, bringing spiritual nourishment and eternal life. Daily, we should invite the Holy Spirit to fill us, guiding our actions, thoughts, and decisions.
Sowing Seed Truth
Matthew 13:3-23 "Then he told them many things in parables, saying: 'A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. Whoever has ears, let them hear.'"
Action to Consider: The seed represents the Word of God, and the different soils represent our hearts' readiness to receive it. We should strive to cultivate a receptive and obedient heart, allowing God's Word to take root and produce spiritual fruit in our lives. Reflect daily on Scripture, ensuring our hearts are open and prepared to act on God's teachings.
Living by God's Word
Matthew 4:4 "Jesus answered, 'It is written: "Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God."'"
John 6:51 "I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world."
Action to Consider: Our spiritual sustenance comes from God's Word. Just as we need physical food to live, we need the Word of God to thrive spiritually. Incorporate daily Bible reading and meditation into your routine, feeding on the truths that sustain and guide you.
Abiding in Jesus
John 15:1-8 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me."
Action to Consider: Remaining connected to Jesus is essential for spiritual growth and fruitfulness. Spend time in prayer, worship, and studying the Bible to deepen your relationship with Jesus. Rely on Him for strength and guidance in all aspects of your life.
The Holy Spirit's Role
John 14:16-17, 26 "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you."
"But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you."
Action to Consider: The Holy Spirit is our helper, teacher, and guide. Acknowledge His presence in your life and seek His guidance in understanding and applying God’s truth. Trust in the Holy Spirit to remind you of Jesus’ teachings and empower you to live them out.
Conviction by the Holy Spirit
John 16:8-11 "When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: about sin, because people do not believe in me; about righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; and about judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned."
Action to Consider: The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, righteousness, and judgment. Be receptive to the Spirit's conviction, leading you to repentance and a deeper understanding of God’s righteousness. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in living a life that honors God.
Loving God with All Your Being
Luke 10:27 "He answered, 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
Action to Consider: Our entire being should be dedicated to loving God. Prioritize your relationship with God in every aspect of your life—emotionally, spiritually, physically, and intellectually. Demonstrate this love through your actions and interactions with others, reflecting God's love.
Guided by the Spirit of Truth
John 16:13-15 "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you. All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you."
Action to Consider: The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth, revealing and illuminating Jesus’ teachings. Seek the Spirit’s guidance in understanding and applying the truth in your daily life. Allow the Spirit to lead you in your decisions, actions, and understanding of God's will.